Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) Operator Safety Training

This course provides students a basic understanding of mobile elevated work platform maneuvering, maintenance and operation. It will also cover relevant federal and provincial legislative requirements applicable to the workplace: 
 
  • Safety awareness: responsibilities, safety labels and decals, pre-use inspection and data plate specifications

  • Machine controls: ground/platform controls, functions, foot switch and emergency stop procedures

  • Function tests: ground & platform controls, limit switches and brake tests

  • Machine operation: traveling, operating on slopes, indicator lights, start up and show down procedures

Brandt Operator Safety Training Centers are located in Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer, Alberta; Regina and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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COURSE OPTIONS

ONLINE TRAINING

Students have 2 weeks to complete the self-directed, web-based theory session.  Once completed, a half-day, hands-on practical training session focuses on the complete understanding of workplace hazard assessment, equipment inspection, and a practical operator evaluation.

Benefits:

  • Self-paced learning
  • Convenient schedule
  • Cost-effective approach
  • Enough time to gain solid equipment understanding

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IN-CLASS TRAINING

The in-class training program offers a morning classroom session focused on theory. This is followed by an afternoon session for hands-on practical training and ends with an evaluation session on the same day. 

Benefits:

  • Classroom environment for better understanding
  • Certified in a day; depending on skillset
  • Instructor available to answer questions

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ON-SITE TRAINING

For convenience, our certified trainers can train YOUR operators on YOUR equipment at YOUR facility. On-site training begins with a morning session of classroom theory and a written examination followed by an afternoon of practical hands-on training.

Benefits:

  • Employees are trained on-site reducing travel cost and time
  • Multiple employees can be trained together in your work environment
  • Employees get trained on the equipment they use on a daily basis

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