Rescue of Persons from MEWPS

Guidance on factors to take into account for people in MEWPs trapped at height.

When MEWPs are used there is always an inherent risk of people becoming stranded at height due to a machine malfunctioning, breaking down or other influences. Although measures can be put into place to reduce the risk, it is still important that organisations have plans in place should a rescue from a MEWP ever become necessary.

This publication gives guidance to the organisation that has control of the planning, management and use of the MEWP on-site, and covers factors such as the Health and Safety legislative requirements, responsibility for rescue, means of rescue, the use of the Emergency Services and rescues using another MEWP.