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HS&E Operatives practice question: Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) (5 of 7) D. High risk activities A free question from our original HS&E Operatives practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.
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You hold a recognised MEWP operator training card. Today you are given a make and model you have never used before.
What should happen first?
Choose one answer.
A A. Nothing, as your card covers every MEWPB B. You work out the controls once you are up in the airC C. You ask the hire company to send a driverD D. You get familiarisation training on that machineShow the answer and explanation Answer: D
A. Wrong: Wrong. Controls and features differ between machines. You need familiarisation.B. Wrong: Wrong. Learning the controls at height is dangerous.C. Wrong: Wrong. You can use it once you have had familiarisation training on it.D. Right: Right. HSE says operators should have recognised training, and also familiarisation on the specific make and model they use.Explanation MEWP operators need recognised training plus familiarisation on each make and model they use.
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