Height for Hire Safety Training

IPAF 3a / 3b / 1b MEWP Training - ASHBOURNE- 29/May/2017
2017-05-29 | Ashbourne, Height for Hire (Safety Training) Ltd. Ashbourne Business Centre, Ballybin Road, , Ashbourne, Meath, Ireland
IPAF 3a / 3b / 1b MEWP Training

IPAF 3a / 3b / 1b MEWP Training
IPAF MEWP training is strongly recommended for MEWP operators working in the UK and NI, and may be required on some ROI construction sites.
Our Height for Hire Operator Training course on MEWPs and Harness is an alternative MEWP course suitable for MEWP operators working in Republic of Ireland.
Duration
1 day typically from 8.30am to 4.30pm.
What type of MEWPs are covered under IPAF 3a, 3b and 1b Operator Training?
MEWP is an overall name for powered access platforms which can refer to any type of Mobile Elevating Work Platform / Cherry Picker. The IPAF 3a Operator category covers the safe use of Mobile Vertical machines generally called Scissor Lifts. The IPAF 3b Operator category covers the safe use of Mobile Boom machines which are self-propelled booms and may be articulated or telescopic booms and can be driven at height. The IPAF 1b Operator category covers Static Boom machines which are generally fitted with outriggers and cannot be driven while elevated. 1b Static Boom is an overall category name which includes Van-mounted booms, Truck-mounted booms, Trailer-mounted booms or Spider booms on tracks or wheels.
Extra categories
Up to three IPAF MEWP categories can be done on the same training day subject to notice and availability of machines eg 3a Mobile Vertical (Scissor Lift), 3b Mobile Boom and 1b Static Boom
Location
This one day MEWP course on 3a, 3b and 1b IPAF Operator categories is available from any of our training centres: Dublin, Cork, Portlaoise, Limerick, Belfast, Manchester, London, Glasgow, Newcastle, Midlands / Banbury
On-site training
On-site training on your premises is also available anywhere in Ireland and UK subject to minimum numbers and having the MEWPs available on site. A suitable room would be required for on-site training for the theory section of the course, and a Scissor Lift / Mobile Vertical and Mobile Boom and Static Boom would be needed for the practical test, if candidates need all three IPAF categories on their PAL card. The MEWP Operator’s Manual and a copy of the current 6 monthly Certificate of Thorough Examination for each MEWP is required.
Certification
Successful delegates will receive a 3a, 3b and 1b IPAF PAL Card valid for 5 years and an IPAF Certificate of Training for the 3a Mobile Vertical, 3b Mobile Boom and 1b Static Boom categories. An IPAF safety guide and an IPAF log book will be given to each delegate on the day of training. Photographs for the operator card are taken on site and included in the price.
Course Description
Course content
Introduction and pre-course theory test
MEWP categories
Structural parts
Regulations ISO 18878, PUWER, LOLER, RIDDOR, WAHR, MHSW
Pre-use inspection/handover
Safe operating methods and hazards
Theory test practical training
Practical assessment
Licence renewal & log books
Course evaluation
Trainee Requirements
Candidates for IPAF MEWP courses must be at least 16 years of age. They must be medically fit to operate machinery.
PPE Requirements
Trainees must have the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment with them to operate the MEWPs i.e. Helmet, Safety Boots, Hi-Visibility Vest, Harness & Adjustable Restraint Lanyard.
Who Should Attend?
This MEWP 3a, 3b and 1b IPAF Operator training course is suitable for anyone who operates different types of MEWPs whether they are Scissor Lifts (Mobile Vertical lifts), Self-Propelled Telescopic booms or Articulating booms (Mobile booms). It is also suitable for users of Static Booms with outriggers including Spider booms on tracks or wheels, Van-mounted booms, Truck-mounted booms or Trailer-mounted booms.
Course Objectives
To provide delegates with the essential knowledge required to operate various types of MEWPs under three IPAF categories 3a Mobile Vertical, 3b Mobile Boom and 1b Static Boom categories efficiently and safely.
Training Methods
Presentation with slides, video, printed course material, demonstration, practical use.
Who Will Benefit?
All those in your organisation who use, supervise or manage the use of MEWPs would benefit from IPAF Operator training. This 3 category course covers Scissor Lifts (Mobile Vertical lifts), Self-Propelled Telescopic booms or Articulating booms (Mobile booms), Static Booms with outriggers including Spider booms on tracks or wheels, Van-mounted booms, Truck-mounted booms or Trailer-mounted booms subject to receiving familiarisation on the model machine being used.

HFH MEWP & Harness Course - LIMERICK- 26/May/2017
2017-05-26 | Limerick, Ballyclough, Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland
Height for Hire MEWP & Harness Training

Height for Hire MEWP & Harness Training
HFH Operator Training on MEWPs and Harness is suitable for MEWP operators working in Republic of Ireland.
IPAF MEWP training is strongly recommended for MEWP operators working in the UK and NI, and may be required on some ROI construction sites. IPAF 3a/3b/1b MEWP Operator.
Duration
1 day typically from 8.30am to 4.30pm.
What type of MEWPs are covered under Height for Hire MEWP Training?
MEWP is an overall name for powered access platforms which can refer to any type of Mobile Elevating Work Platform / Cherry Picker. Our standard MEWP operator course covers Scissor Lift and Self Propelled Boom, harness training is also included on this 1 day course. Candidates attending the Height for Hire course can choose from the following MEWP categories Scissor Lift, Self Propelled Boom, Vehicle Mounted platforms and Spider Type booms. The candidate must carry out a practical test on each category they wish to appear on their Certificate of Training and Operator card. Harness training can be carried out on the same day as a Height for Hire MEWP course.
Extra categories
Our standard MEWP operator course covers Scissor Lift and Self Propelled Boom. Additional MEWP categories can be done on the same training day subject to notice and availability of machines eg Vehicle Mounted or Spider Type Booms
Location
This one day MEWP Operator course is available from any of our training centres: Dublin, Cork, Belfast, Portlaoise, Limerick.
On-site training
On-site training on your premises is also available anywhere in Ireland subject to minimum numbers and having the MEWPs available on site. A suitable room would be required for on-site training for the theory section of the course, and the relevant MEWPs categories would be needed for the practical test, depending on which candidates they candidates wish to have on their card. The MEWP Operator’s Manual and a copy of the current 6 monthly Certificate of Thorough Examination for each MEWP is required.
Certification
Successful delegates will receive a Height for Hire Certificate of Training and Operator card valid for 5 years for whichever categories the candidates have successfully completed a practical test. A Height for Hire safety booklet will be given to each delegate on the day of training. Photographs for the operator card are taken on site and included in the price.
Course Description
Introduction
Legislation SHWWA
General Application Regulations
MEWP categories
Pre Use Inspection
Safe operating methods and hazards
Overhead Hazards
Ground Conditions
Theory test
Practical training
Practical assessment
Course evaluation
Trainee Requirements
Candidates for MEWP courses must be at least 16 years of age. They must be medically fit to operate machinery.
PPE Requirements
Trainees must have the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment with them to operate the MEWPs i.e. Helmet, Safety Boots, Hi-Visibility Vest, Harness & Adjustable Restraint Lanyard.
Who Should Attend?
This Height for Hire MEWP IPAF Operator training course is suitable for anyone who operates different types of MEWPs whether they are Scissor Lifts (Mobile Vertical lifts), Self-Propelled Telescopic booms or Articulating booms (Mobile booms). It is also suitable for users of Static Booms with outriggers including Spider booms on tracks or wheels, Van-mounted booms, Truck-mounted booms or Trailer-mounted booms.
Course Objectives
To provide delegates with the essential knowledge required to operate various types of MEWPs under Scissor Lift, Self Propelled Boom, Vehicle Mounted Platforms or Spider Type Boom categories efficiently and safely.
Training Methods
Presentation with slides, video, printed course material, demonstration, practical use.
Who Will Benefit?
All those in your organisation who use, supervise or manage the use of MEWPs would benefit from IPAF Operator training. This Height for Hire course covers Scissor Lifts (Mobile Vertical lifts), Self-Propelled Telescopic booms or Articulating booms (Mobile booms), Static Booms with outriggers including Spider booms on tracks or wheels, Van-mounted booms, Truck-mounted booms or Trailer-mounted booms subject to receiving familiarisation on the model machine being used.

IPAF 3a / 3b / 1b MEWP Training - PORTLAOISE- 25/May/2017
2017-05-25 | Portlaoise, Timahoe Road, Portlaoise, Laois, Ireland

HFH MEWP & Harness Course - ASHBOURNE- 25/May/2017
2017-05-25 | Ashbourne, Height for Hire (Safety Training) Ltd. Ashbourne Business Centre, Ballybin Road, , Ashbourne, Meath, Ireland

HFH MEWP & Harness Course - CORK- 24/May/2017
2017-05-24 | Cork, Carrigtwohill Industrial Estate, Carrigtwohill, Cork, Ireland

HFH MEWP & Harness Course - ASHBOURNE- 24/May/2017
2017-05-24 | Ashbourne, Height for Hire (Safety Training) Ltd. Ashbourne Business Centre, Ballybin Road, , Ashbourne, Meath, Ireland

HFH MEWP & Harness Course - PORTLAOISE- 23/May/2017
2017-05-23 | Portlaoise, Timahoe Road, Portlaoise, Laois, Ireland

HFH MEWP & Harness Course - ASHBOURNE- 23/May/2017
2017-05-23 | Ashbourne, Height for Hire (Safety Training) Ltd. Ashbourne Business Centre, Ballybin Road, , Ashbourne, Meath, Ireland

IPAF 3a / 3b / 1b MEWP Training - LIMERICK-22/May/2017
2017-05-22 | Limerick, Ballyclough, Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland

IPAF 3a / 3b / 1b MEWP Training - ASHBOURNE- 22/May/2017
2017-05-22 | Ashbourne, Height for Hire (Safety Training) Ltd. Ashbourne Business Centre, Ballybin Road, , Ashbourne, Meath, Ireland

HFH MEWP & Harness Course - LIMERICK- 19/May/2017
2017-05-19 | Limerick, Ballyclough, Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland

IPAF 3a / 3b / 1b MEWP Training - ASHBOURNE- 19/May/2017
2017-05-19 | Ashbourne, Height for Hire (Safety Training) Ltd. Ashbourne Business Centre, Ballybin Road, , Ashbourne, Meath, Ireland

IPAF 3a / 3b / 1b MEWP Training - PORTLAOISE- 18/May/2017
2017-05-18 | Portlaoise, Timahoe Road, Portlaoise, Laois, Ireland

HFH MEWP & Harness Course - ASHBOURNE- 18/May/2017
2017-05-18 | Ashbourne, Height for Hire (Safety Training) Ltd. Ashbourne Business Centre, Ballybin Road, , Ashbourne, Meath, Ireland

IPAF 3a / 3b / 1b MEWP Training - CORK- 17/May/2017
2017-05-17 | Cork, Carrigtwohill Industrial Estate, Carrigtwohill, Cork, Ireland

HFH MEWP & Harness Course - ASHBOURNE- 17/May/2017
2017-05-17 | Ashbourne, Height for Hire (Safety Training) Ltd. Ashbourne Business Centre, Ballybin Road, , Ashbourne, Meath, Ireland

HFH MEWP & Harness Course - PORTLAOISE- 16/May/2017
2017-05-16 | Portlaoise, Timahoe Road, Portlaoise, Laois, Ireland

HFH MEWP & Harness Course - ASHBOURNE- 16/May/2017
2017-05-16 | Ashbourne, Height for Hire (Safety Training) Ltd. Ashbourne Business Centre, Ballybin Road, , Ashbourne, Meath, Ireland

IPAF 3a / 3b / 1b MEWP Training - LIMERICK-15/May/2017
2017-05-15 | Limerick, Ballyclough, Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland

IPAF 3a / 3b / 1b MEWP Training - ASHBOURNE- 15/May/2017
2017-05-15 | Ashbourne, Height for Hire (Safety Training) Ltd. Ashbourne Business Centre, Ballybin Road, , Ashbourne, Meath, Ireland

HFH MEWP & Harness Course - LIMERICK- 12/May/2017
2017-05-12 | Limerick, Ballyclough, Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland

IPAF 3a / 3b / 1b MEWP Training - ASHBOURNE- 12/May/2017
2017-05-12 | Ashbourne, Height for Hire (Safety Training) Ltd. Ashbourne Business Centre, Ballybin Road, , Ashbourne, Meath, Ireland

IPAF 3a / 3b / 1b MEWP Training - PORTLAOISE- 11/May/2017
2017-05-11 | Portlaoise, Timahoe Road, Portlaoise, Laois, Ireland

HFH MEWP & Harness Course - ASHBOURNE- 11/May/2017
2017-05-11 | Ashbourne, Height for Hire (Safety Training) Ltd. Ashbourne Business Centre, Ballybin Road, , Ashbourne, Meath, Ireland

HFH MEWP & Harness Course - CORK- 10/May/2017
2017-05-10 | Cork, Carrigtwohill Industrial Estate, Carrigtwohill, Cork, Ireland

HFH MEWP & Harness Course - ASHBOURNE- 10/May/2017
2017-05-10 | Ashbourne, Height for Hire (Safety Training) Ltd. Ashbourne Business Centre, Ballybin Road, , Ashbourne, Meath, Ireland

HFH MEWP & Harness Course - PORTLAOISE- 09/May/2017
2017-05-09 | Portlaoise, Timahoe Road, Portlaoise, Laois, Ireland

HFH MEWP & Harness Course - ASHBOURNE- 09/May/2017
2017-05-09 | Ashbourne, Height for Hire (Safety Training) Ltd. Ashbourne Business Centre, Ballybin Road, , Ashbourne, Meath, Ireland

IPAF 3a / 3b / 1b MEWP Training - LIMERICK-08/May/2017
2017-05-08 | Limerick, Ballyclough, Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland

IPAF 3a / 3b / 1b MEWP Training - ASHBOURNE- 08/May/2017
2017-05-08 | Ashbourne, Height for Hire (Safety Training) Ltd. Ashbourne Business Centre, Ballybin Road, , Ashbourne, Meath, Ireland
