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Machine knowledge includes whether personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) should be used and, if so, what type, and how to attach it.Ĭlip On! – If PFPE is required, all occupants of the platform must attach their lanyards to the correct anchor point. Operators should assess if the machine is suitable for the task and conditions, and adequate in terms of reach, articulation and load-bearing capacity. Know your machine – Operators should be trained on the machine type they are using and familiarised on the specific model. Plan thoroughly – Conduct a proper MEWP site survey/risk assessment, select the correct machine for the work and use trained operators, supervisors and managers. To reduce the risk of falling from the platform, always: IPAF’s Don’t Fall For It! safety campaign identifies key causes of falls from the platform, and provides advice about how to avoid associated hazards. IPAF’s Don’t Fall For It! safety campaign identifies key causes of falls from the platform, and provides advice about how to avoid associated hazards. Since IPAF began analysing accident data in 2012, falls from the platform have been the most common cause of injury and death when using mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs).įrom 2012 to 2022, there were 239 reports of falls from the platform in 20 countries, resulting in 132 deaths.
