MEWP

Course Information

Pre-requisites

1. Must be a minimum age of 18.
2. Most hold valid sentinel track Safety Card endorsed with PTS.
3. Must meet medical requiremments of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness Level 2.
4. Must Meet the requiremments of Network Rail Standard NR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).
5. Must hold current and valid OTP Core Competence.

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Primary Objectives

At the end of the training the delegate will be able to:

• Describe how the MEWP is designed to function under normal operating conditions.
• What equipment calibration certificates and checks are required to comply with the relevant rules and regulations.
• How each of the items listed below will affect the protection arrangements, the way work is completed and how to confirm that the machine is suitable.
  • Lines that remains open to traffic
  • Signal structures and equipment
  • Gradient
  • Cant
  • Bridges
  • Platforms
  • Overhead Line & Power lines
  • Third and fourth rail electrified lines
  • Tunnels
  • Level crossings
• What preparatory checks need to be completed on the machine including:
  • Pre-start checks/maintenance are complete/documented
  • Machine Controllers checklist is completed
  • Brakes are operational and fit for purpose
  • Emergency protection equipment is available
• Briefly describe the main functions of all relevant controls available to the MEWPDriver/Operator, especially those which may also be used by the Machine Controller in an emergency.
• Avoid the MEWP being placed in an un-braked condition
• Demonstrate their ability to read a work plan and communicate its content effectively
• Control the movement of MEWP taking into account:
• a. Status of the infrastructure:
  • Condition of the track
  • Position and type of points