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Control Measures for safe use of MEWPs includes

• MEWPs must be used on firm level ground.
• Outrigger must be fully extended and chocked prior to operation.
• The area must be barricaded to prevent MEWPs being struck by moving vehicles.
• Prevent unauthorised access.
• Must have clearance from fixed or permanent structure including overhead
obstructions.
• The operator must be competent and familiar with controls.
• Do not overload the equipment, follow manufacturer’s instructions.
• Work platform is provided with guardrails and toe boards.
• Fitted with emergency stop button at ground level, which can be deployed if the
carrier is trapped against a fixed structure.
• Tires inflated and in good condition.
• Protect from adverse weather, establish a maximum wind speed for safe operation.
• Do not operate close to overhead powerlines.
• Do not move the equipment when platform is in raised position.
• Wearing full body harness with work restraint lanyard and must be fixed to an
anchorage point inside the cradle.
• Pre user check prior to start the operation.
• Statutory inspection is mandatory every six months.

Leading Edge Protection

Purlin trolley system is usually used together with a safety
harness during large industrial roof, such system have a

double handrail on the leading edge positioned (opposite
to the working side), where worker could fall, hence fall

protection equipment is needed to prevent fall. As second
line of defence the purlin trollies are used as a horizontal

barrier beneath the leading edge.

Safety nets and soft landings systems such as air bags can

be used as leading protections to minimize consequences

and distance should a fall occur.

Safety nets are collective protective methods to reduce the risk of injury from leading edge

falls, as they provide protection to everyone on the roof.

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