Elevated Work Platform Code Of Practice

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Elevated work platform code of practice.

This code is established under section 11 of the builders lifts and tower working platforms safety ordinance the ordinance. Clarification notice best practice guidelines mobile elevating work platforms august 2014 01 introduction. Ics classification 53 020 99 other lifting equipment. Code of practice for safe use of mobile elevating work platforms pdf for preview only.

Compliance with as 2550 part 10 cranes hoists and winches safe use mobile elevating work platforms which is not listed in the msia or msir is recommended industry good practice. They move around workplaces in areas where people are also moving about. This code unless the director of electrical and mechanical services the director states otherwise is applicable to all tower working platforms subject to the ordinance. Mobile elevating work platforms mewps are useful but complex pieces of equipment that are often used for access in hazardous areas.

Elevating work platforms are potentially very hazardous items of plant. In addition employees must be adequately trained in the safe use of equipment in the place of work including protective clothing and equipment. As 2550 10 provides guidance on operational elements of mewps and recommends the following inspections in addition to the maintenance regime outlined by the original equipment manufacturer oem. This combination can create hazardous situations.