What is involved in renewing a high risk license?
If your high risk license is about to expire, or it expired less than 12 months ago, it’s fairly
What are some of the key incidents that have happened when operating an EWP?
Elevated work platforms are important for working at height but there have been many serious incidents where operators have been
How close can I go to powerlines when operating an EWP?
Before operating an EWP in, around or near fixed structures, a hazard risk assessment must be conducted, and EWP operators
How do you manage overhead crush when operating an EWP?
Before operating an EWP in, around or near fixed structures, a hazard risk assessment must be conducted, and EWP operators
Do I need a harness when operating an EWP (Scissor Lift)?
An operator who is working in a scissor lift on a flat surface and is inside the properly maintained guardrails
What does BL stand for?
BL stands for Boom Lift. A boom lift is a type of Elevated Work Platform or aerial lift, which has
What does VL stand for?
VL stands for Vertical Lift. Vertical Lifts are a type of EWP also referred to as one-man lifts, vertical masts,
What is the Yellow Card Program?
A “Yellow Card Program” is an industry training program that meets the safety standards required by Work Health and
How often do you need to service Height Safety Equipment?
Operators of height safety equipment should be aware that their lives depend on the efficiency and durability of the equipment
Bump tests: how and why you need to conduct one
A gas detector can save your life but only if it works properly! The good thing is that it
Scissor Lifts vs Boom Lifts
Both Scissor Lifts and Boom Lifts are used to hoist workers up to areas that are high and therefore