Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Safety

Safe operation of scissor lifts, boom lifts and mobile elevated work platforms for construction and maintenance teams. On-site delivery with practical demonstrations.

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Legal basis: 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

Course Outline

MEWP incidents are a leading cause of falls from height in construction and maintenance. This 1–2 days, customisable programme equips operators and supervisors with the practical skills to safely operate, inspect, and manage scissor lifts and boom lifts in full regulatory compliance.

  • MEWP types and components (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
  • The CDM Regulations 2024 and Guidelines for the Prevention of Falls at Workplaces 2007. Specific MEWP regulations are governed by general work-at-height duties under the CDM Regulations.
1–2 Days · Customisable On-site preferred HRD Corp Trainer ID 62976

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.

Course Syllabus

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

Learning Outcomes

  • 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
  • Recognise overhead hazards and maintain safe electrical clearances
  • Demonstrate compliance with CDM Regulations 2024 and DOSH fall-prevention guidance

Target Audience

Maintenance Technicians

Technicians who regularly use scissor lifts and boom lifts for equipment servicing, repairs, and installations at height.

Construction Workers & Supervisors

Workers and site leaders involved in elevated work who need to understand MEWP safe-use requirements and hazard controls.

Facilities & Property Teams

Property managers and facilities teams who oversee building maintenance, painting, cleaning, and signage work at height.

Course Specifications

Duration1–2 days · Customisable
Delivery ModeOn-site preferred / Classroom
CertificationCertificate of Attendance
Max Participants15
LanguageEnglish / Bahasa Melayu
PrerequisitesBasic construction safety awareness
HRD Corp Levy SupportHRD Corp Claimable — subject to your registration and programme alignment

Scaffold Safety Awareness

Safe erection, inspection and dismantling

Working at Height (WAH)

Fall arrest systems and harness safety

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 (registration 200603041203). Our programmes are HRD Corp Claimable — subject to your own HRD Corp registration status and the programme submitted. We will confirm before you commit.

Operate MEWPs Safely On Your Site

Practical MEWP training prevents falls from height and keeps your maintenance and construction teams safe. Book on-site delivery anywhere in Malaysia.

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