WHAT IS A SPOTTER? A spotter (also known as marshal or banksman) is someone who directs the movement of plant and vehicles on or around a site when considered necessary by a risk assessment. WHEN MAY A SPOTTER BE NEEDED? MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms) can operate in many environments.

WHAT IS A SPOTTER? A spotter (also known as a ground observer) is someone who directs the movement of a MEWP on or around a site when considered necessary by a risk assessment. WHEN MAY A SPOTTER BE NEEDED? MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms) can operate in many environments.

2019年12月20日 · Aerial Work Platforms have been renamed and are now called Mobile Elevating Work Platforms or MEWPs. Along with the new terminology for lifts is a new classification system.

2024年7月29日 · Using a ground spotter can help navigate tight spaces and provide an additional set of eyes to avoid potential entrapment scenarios. Furthermore, ensuring operators are well-trained in using the MEWP controls can prevent sudden or …

The most significant MEWP dangers arise from operation and use of the machine rather than from their movement as a site vehicle. The law says that these hazards must be properly controlled....

A spotter is required when moving mobile elevating work platforms if other workers not involved in the operation are present. If the work area has a delineated “no entry” zone and no other workers are present in the work area, and if the operator has …

A safe work practice includes using a spotter present on the ground near the MEWP when moving the machine and positioning the platform at height, regardless of visibility. Here is an overview of the role of the ground attendant.

Understand the load abilities and potential MEWP dangers; Be able to safely return the MEWP to ground level should an incident occur; Identifying the correct movement of machines on site; Learning safety signals to help communicate with the MEWP operator

2021年11月5日 · A spotter (also known as a ground observer) is someone who directs the movement of a MEWP on or around a site when considered necessary by a risk assessment. WHEN MAY A SPOTTER BE NEEDED? MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms) can operate in many environments.

This MEWPs Spotter Training is for Managers who want to instruct others in MEWPS Spotter Safety Awareness. The duty of a MEWP Spotter is to observe the MEWP and the operator to help prevent against injury to the operator, pedestrians or …