About IPAF
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) promotes the safe and effective use of powered access equipment worldwide in the widest sense – through providing technical advice and information; through influencing and interpreting legislation and standards; and through safety initiatives and training programmes.
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) training programme is globally recognised, developed by leading industry professionals and available in multiple languages across a worldwide. Kaileys Consortium is a registered IPAF training centre in Kenya.
Companies that use MEWPs need to know what their management and legal responsibilities are and how to ensure the most effective use of MEWPs. This course covers what managers need to know for safe and effective use of MEWPs on site, including planning the job, conducting a risk assessment, selecting the right equipment for optimum cost-efficiency and mitigating all possible risks.
In most countries there is a requirement for employers to train all employees who plan, supervise or manage work at height and the use of equipment for such work.
- Do you know what your legal obligations are?
- Have you selected the right machine for the job at hand?
- Who is operating MEWPs on your site and have they been trained and familiarised?
- Have you considered the potential hazards and taken preventive measures?
This training course will help you answer these questions and prepare you to safely and effectively manage MEWPs on site.
IPAF’s eLearning provides a flexible and enhanced online learning experience for the mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) operator, MEWPs for Managers training programmes. Kaileys Consortium being an accredited training organization in Kenya, Africa, reassures learners that eLearning provides the same high-quality theory training as in the classroom and can be completed on a range of devices anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.
The IPAF MEWP operator course is a training program that teaches individuals how to safely operate a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP), also known as a cherry picker or aerial lift. The course is provided by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), a global organization that promotes safe and effective use of powered access equipment. The goal of an IPAF MEWP operator course is to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to operate a MEWP safely and efficiently, and to ensure that they are in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
An IPAF MEWP operator course typically includes instruction on the following topics:
Understanding the types of MEWPs, including scissor lifts, boom lifts, and vertical lifts, and the specific regulations and standards that apply to each type.
Knowing how to properly inspect and maintain a MEWP, including checking the condition of the platform, controls, and safety features.
Knowing how to safely set up and prepare a MEWP for use, including choosing the appropriate outriggers or stabilizers and conducting a pre-use inspection.
Knowing how to operate a MEWP safely, including controlling the platform, using the controls and safety features, and maintaining stability while working at height.
Knowing how to properly shut down and secure a MEWP when it is not in use, including conducting a post-use inspection and completing