Elevating Work Platforms are also referred to as EWPs or Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). The use of EWPs has been a major factor in the reduction of falls accidents in the workplace, and in many cases, the use of an EWP is the safest solution to enabling temporary work at height. 

However, the use of EWPs is not risk free.  There are many potential hazards associated with the use of EWPs.

This comprehensive EWP safety program covers:

• Types of EWPs
• Pre-Operational Checks
• General Guidelines
• Hazards, including
  Tipping
  Collapses
  Trapping and Crushing
  Falls
  Electrical Hazards
  Object Falling from Height
• Control Measures

The objective of this program is to highlight the importance of operating EWPs safely and by so doing, increase awareness of the standards for worker responsibility in observing and being active in daily safety procedures.

DURATION: 16 Minutes

The use of Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs), also referred to as Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) has been a major factor in the reduction of falls and accidents in the workplace. This safety short gives you a quick overview of the general guidelines when operating an EWP.

RUNNING TIME: 2 Minutes

The use of Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs), also referred to as Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) has been a major factor in the reduction of falls and accidents in the workplace. This safety short gives you a quick overview of checks that should be performed before operating an EWP.

RUNNING TIME: 3 Minutes

Every year there are numerous accidents involving falls in the workplace – some of these accidents result in severe injuries. In the worst cases they result in fatalities. In order to reduce the number of fall type accidents at work we need a fundamental understanding of all types of ‘falling’ accidents and their causes.

This program covers:

• The Concept of Falls – explores the range and scope of falls in the workplace. In many instances people only think about falls from heights but as this program shows there are a large number of ways that people can receive injuries from falls.
• Why Falls Occur in the Workplace – identifies the fundamental reasons why falls occur in the workplace.
• How to Prevent Falls from Heights – looks at the steps that are required to ensure a person’s safety when working at heights.
• Control Measures – looks at a large range of control measures that can be used to prevent falls in the workplace. It also looks at ways of preventing injuries should a fall occur.

Preventing falls in the workplace is a relatively straightforward process. If employees adhere to the organisation’s safety rules and procedures and they follow the guidelines in this program then the risk of falls in the workplace will be greatly reduced.

RUNNING TIME: 11:30 Minutes

A safe work method statement, or SWMS, is a document prepared prior to carrying out any high risk construction work.

A SWMS is a legal requirement in all high risk construction projects. It specifies the work to be done, the hazards involved in that work, and the safety measures to be implemented to control those hazards.

RUNNING TIME: 8 Minutes

Slips, trips and falls are a major category of workplace accidents and result in a significant number of injuries.

The three most important factors contributing to the occurrence of slips, trips and falls are:

• poor design of the workplace
• poor workplace practices and procedures, and
• inappropriate behaviour.

By following some basic safety principles the accidents and injuries that result from slips, trips and falls can be dramatically reduced.

This program looks at all the key hazards associated with slips, trips and falls, including:

• good housekeeping practices
• signposting and barricading
• correct use of equipment and furniture
• proper maintenance
• appropriate footwear, and
• correct use of step stools and stepladders.

The program is suitable for all workplace personnel.

RUNNING TIME: 15 Minutes

Falls from any height, including when using a step ladder, can result in serious injury, but many falls can be avoided if safety procedures are followed. This safety short gives you some general guidelines for safely using a step ladder.

RUNNING TIME: 2 Minutes

A safe work method statement is a legal requirement, but it is also much more: it is an essential part of keeping a workplace safe by protecting you and your co-workers from serious injury.

Filling out a SWMS will contain the following elements:

• The name and contact details of the employer, company, principal contractor and, work supervisor.

• The date that the SWMS was provided to the Principal Contractor.

• The site location or the address of the work that is being undertaken.

• The high risk construction work that is being performed, including the element of HRCW that is present in the workplace.

• The person responsible for ensuring compliance with SWMS.

• The date that they received the SWMS.

• The measures that are in place to ensure compliance with the SWMS. 

• How the SWMS control measures will be reviewed.

• Both the date of the review and the reviewer signature.

RUNNING TIME: 3 Minutes

Falls represent the largest single cause of accidental death in the workplace.

About 40% of these falls result in falling from one level to another, many from ladders.  Many of these falls are serious, but more importantly, many could have been avoided if safety procedures were followed.

This program looks at the selection and safe use of ladders in the workplace.  

The following areas are covered:   

• Step Ladders
• Straight Ladders and Extension Ladders
• General Maintenance
• Selecting the Right Ladder
• Safe Angle
• Lifting and Carrying of Ladders
• Erecting Ladders Securing of Ladders
• Safe Positioning of Ladders Working on Ladders

This program has been designed for general training for all personnel who use ladders. 

RUNNING TIME: 14 Minutes