Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Safety

Scissor and boom-lift crews trained on the machines they use. Safe operation, pre-use inspection and emergency descent for construction and maintenance teams.

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Mobile elevating work platform at a construction or industrial site

Legal basis: OSH Act 1994 [Act 514] (English · Bahasa Malaysia), s.15 (general duties of employers) and s.18B (English · Bahasa Malaysia) (employer's duty to conduct a risk assessment); OSH (Construction Work) (Design and Management) Regulations 2024 [P.U.(A) 147/2024], reg 19 (safe places of work including work at height); Guidelines for the Prevention of Falls at Workplaces 2007; Malaysia Safe Use of MEWP Guidelines 2018 (MBAM)

Kontraktor prinsipal kerja pembinaan hendaklah melantik orang yang kompeten yang merupakan penyelia keselamatan tapak untuk membantunya dalam mematuhi kewajipan yang dikenakan ke atasnya oleh atau di bawah Peraturan-Peraturan ini.

Unofficial English summary: the principal contractor must appoint a competent person as site safety supervisor to help it meet its duties under these Regulations. Reg 39(2) sets the penalty: a fine of up to RM50,000, imprisonment of up to six months, or both.

OSH (Construction Work) (Design and Management) Regulations 2024 [P.U.(A) 147/2024] reg 39(1) · Official PDF ↗ · accessed 5 Oct 2026

1–2 days, customisable On-site, anywhere in Malaysia English, BM & Mandarin HRD Corp claimable Certificate of Attendance

Who it's for

Maintenance technicians Construction workers Facilities teams Painters and cleaners at height

When you need it

New operators starting. Before anyone steps onto a scissor lift or boom lift, they need to know pre-use inspection, emergency descent and fall arrest.
Near-miss or incident at height. Re-train the team after a close call, tip-over or entrapment event.
New MEWP on site. Different models have different controls, stability limits and emergency systems.
CDM Regulations 2024 reg 19 requires safe places of work. MEWP operators must be competent to satisfy the principal contractor's duties.

What your team walks away with

Identify MEWP types and conduct thorough pre-use inspections
Operate scissor lifts and boom lifts safely and efficiently
Select and use appropriate fall arrest and restraint systems
Execute emergency lowering and rescue procedures

Training in Action

Mobile elevating work platform in operation at an industrial site

MEWP Safety — On-Site Practical Session

Practical MEWP operation, inspection protocols and safe-use demonstrations at a Malaysian industrial site.

How it runs at your site

You send headcount and dates

WhatsApp your site location, number of operators and preferred dates.

We train on your MEWP

Our trainer arrives with gear, runs inspection and operation practice on your actual machines.

Records and certificates

We hand over attendance records and certificates of attendance for your files.

Syllabus

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MEWP types and components identification (scissor lifts, boom lifts, vertical platforms)
Pre-use inspection, maintenance checks and defect reporting
Safe operation, manoeuvring and positioning on uneven ground
Fall arrest and restraint systems for MEWP work
Emergency lowering, rescue procedures and entrapment avoidance
Overhead hazards, electrical clearances and exclusion zones
Practical hands-on demonstration and skills assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is covered in the MEWP Safety programme?

The programme covers MEWP types and components, pre-use inspection and maintenance checks, safe operation and manoeuvring, fall arrest and restraint systems, emergency lowering and rescue procedures, overhead hazard awareness, and practical demonstration and assessment.

Who should attend MEWP safety training?

Maintenance technicians, construction workers, facilities teams, painters, and anyone required to operate or work from scissor lifts, boom lifts, or other mobile elevated work platforms.

How long is the MEWP Safety course?

Naja Safety's MEWP Safety programme is typically delivered over 1–2 days, customisable, combining classroom theory with hands-on practical demonstrations at your site.

Do you provide on-site MEWP training?

Yes. We strongly recommend on-site delivery so trainers can assess your actual MEWP equipment, demonstrate proper techniques using your machines, and tailor the programme to your site's specific hazards and configurations.

Can this training be claimed under HRD Corp?

Naja Safety is an HRD Corp registered training provider (listed as NAJA SAFETY in HRD Corp's e-TRiS training-provider directory). Our programmes are HRD Corp Claimable — subject to your own HRD Corp registration status and the programme submitted. We will confirm before you commit.

How many participants per session?

It depends on the course and the venue. Tell us your headcount and we'll plan the sessions around it.

Do MEWP operators need a licence in Malaysia?

There is no specific DOSH licence for MEWP operators in Malaysia. However, the OSH Act 1994 s.15 requires employers to ensure employees are competent, and the CDM Regulations 2024 reg 19 requires safe places of work including work at height. This course provides the practical training and documentation to demonstrate competence. It does not confer a statutory licence.

Get MEWP Safety Training on Site

We train at your site across Malaysia, on the scissor lifts and boom lifts your team actually uses.

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We come to you

In-house training for company groups, in person at your premises, anywhere in Malaysia.

Hours: 9am to 5pm for each training day.
Class size: Up to 25 participants per class.
Included: slide handouts and a certificate of attendance for each participant who completes the course.
You provide: a training room, a projector and light refreshments.
HRD Corp: claimable, subject to HRD Corp terms and conditions.
Dates: set to suit you, subject to HRD Corp grant approval if you claim.
Who we train: company and organisation groups. We don't run classes for individuals.