MEWPS & Overhead Crushing
Over the last two years there have been a number of serious incidents, and some fatalities, where it was evident that the operator of a MEWP (mobile elevating work platform) was crushed in the basket, between the machine and some overhead obstruction.
Plant Safety Group will now act as a forum to bring contractors and other interested parties together, including IPAF, UKCG, BCSA, HSE and others. The working group held its first meeting in September to set out proposals for the identification, development and implementation of solutions.