Elevating Work Platform (EWP) Learners Guide

Ever wanted to operate an elevating work platform, but have no idea where to start? 

The Complete Elevating Work Platform Guide for Beginners offers a comprehensive introduction to elevated work platform operations and on-the-job requirements, providing aspiring operators with the key information needed to obtain EWP certification. 

This EWP learners guide covers the following content: 

• Planning work in accordance with legislative requirements, site procedures and manufacturers specifications 
• Identifying and controlling hazards in the workplace, including procedures for working near power lines
• Communication methods
• Selecting and inspecting plant and equipment, including common pre-start and post-start checks
• Determining and interpreting the capacity of plant and equipment
• Finding load weights and special load requirements
• Carrying out work safely in changing conditions
• Responding to new hazards on site and dealing with emergency situations
• Correctly shutting down, inspecting and storing plant and equipment
• Transporting plant from site to site
• Correctly finalizing the work, inspecting and storing plant and equipment

Along with a step-by-step guide to operations in industrial settings, this training book includes a variety of sample assessment questions, allowing you to test your knowledge along the way. 

The training material included is mapped to Australian Standards, LLN approved, and suitable for international use. This guide is presented in an easy-to-understand, engaging format, and is suitable for people of all ages, with a basic/intermediate level of written English skills.