Safe Pass Working at Height Ireland 3

Question 1

What is a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)?

Accepted Answer

A machine with a working platform that can be raised and positioned at height

Answer

A MEWP (such as a cherry picker or scissor lift) is a machine that provides a temporary working platform that can be moved to the required position and height.

Question 2

Who can operate a MEWP on an Irish construction site?

Accepted Answer

A person who has received adequate training and is competent

Answer

Only persons who have received adequate training and have been deemed competent should operate MEWPs, and they should hold the relevant CSCS card.

Question 3

What is the main risk when using a MEWP in windy conditions?

Accepted Answer

The platform can become unstable and overturn

Answer

Wind can destabilise a MEWP, particularly boom-type machines, creating a risk of overturning. Manufacturers specify maximum safe wind speeds for operation.

Question 4

What must be done before erecting scaffolding on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

A risk assessment and method statement must be prepared by a competent person

Answer

Before erecting scaffolding, a risk assessment and detailed method statement must be prepared, and the work must be supervised by a competent person.

Question 5

What is the purpose of scaffold ties?

Accepted Answer

To secure the scaffold structure to the building for stability

Answer

Scaffold ties connect the scaffold structure to the building or permanent structure to prevent it from pulling away or collapsing, especially in wind.

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Safe Pass Working at Height Ireland 3