Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Training
The Correct Compliance Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Training program is a comprehensive 1-day course. It has been designed using guidelines set out in CSA B354.6 Mobile elevating work platforms, Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and Regulation 851: Industrial Establishments.
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Meets Ontario safety standards
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Hands-on training in your workplace
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Certification upon successful completion
EWPs are also sometimes referred to as MEWPs, or Mobile Elevated Work Platforms.
What is taught?
The Correct Compliance EWP Training program covers:
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Introduction and workplace injury statistics
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Relevant legislation & standards
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Legislated responsibilities and duties of workers, supervisors and employers
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Identifying various EWP devices related to work environment
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Pre-Shift Inspections: Visual & Operational
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Data plates, capacity and load limitations
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Fuel safety: electric, propane, diesel, gasoline
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Safe operating procedures
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Pedestrian safety and awareness
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Fall protection (industrial)
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Rescue plans and suspension trauma
How long is the program?
The EWP program can be up to 8 hours, depending on the number of participant, their experience levels and pieces of equipment to be trained on. It also includes practical evalutations on the equipment, and knowledge verification in the form of a test. An 80% passing grade is required to receive a certificate.
How many people can attend?
We generally allow up to 10 participants per course, but occasionally accomodate up to 12 participants. We do not offer public classes at this time.
How much does it cost?
Training programs are completed either in a half day or full day and are priced as such. A half day program is $650, and a full day program is $1000.
What kind of equipment falls into the MHE category?
The EWP training program is suitable for the following:
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Groups A and B
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Group A: platforms that move vertically inside the tipping lines of the machine, scissor lifts for example
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Group B: platforms that extend beyond the tipping lines of the machine, boom lifts for example
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Types 1, 2 and 3
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Type 1: EWPs that can only move in the stowed position
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Type 2: EWPs that can move while the platform is elevated and their movement is controlled from the chassis
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Type 3: EWPSs that can move while the platform is elevated but the movement is controlled from the work platform
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This includes scissor lifts, straight booms and articulated (knuckle) booms.
The EWP program is not suitable for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) such as forklifts or reach trucks.