IPAF Demonstrator

Target Group

• Any Person(s) who, as part of their working duties are involved in mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPS) demonstration to customers
  All applicants must have satisfactorily completed a recognised Operators course.
  (Note: Operators course can run consecutively.)

Aims

• The aim of the training is to provide candidates with the necessary Information and instruction in the familiarisation of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPS).

Objectives

At the end of the course the trainee will be able to carry out the required tasks involved in the role of Demonstrator which is to familiarise operators with their responsibilities and demonstrate pre-operational and safe operating procedure and the limitations of MEWPs.

The Demonstrator should know:

• The pre-use checks and daily maintenance to be carried out prior to commencing work.
• The correct and safe method of operating the specific machine.
• The correct emergency procedures, capacities and limitations to enable safe operation.
• Selection and use of fall protection equipment covering as a minimum anchorage points in platforms, harness standards, explanation of fall arrest, lanyard types, use and correct fitting, rescue procedures, current recommendations [HSE & IPAF H1/05/05].

Course Content

Includes:

• INTRODUCTION: Facilities, Objectives, Health and Fitness Statement.
• MEWP CATEGORIES:- Different types of MEWP and their description and other course available.
• PPE: - Different types of PPE required, Harness Statement.
• OPERATOR REVISION AND THEORY TEST:- Refresher on Operator Course and Operator theory test. (If course ran consecutively no need to do the Operator test again providing the Operator achieved a minimum of 92%!)
• RESPONSIBILITIES FOR FAMILIARISATION:- BS ISO 18878:2004, BS8460:2005, Familiarisation Statement, Company responsibilities, Demonstrator responsibilities.

Safety Requirements

• As the instruction may be carried out on site, the client’s site regulations/requirements must be adhered to.

Machine Types

• Scissor Lift, Self Propelled Boom.