Reducing Trapping/Crushing Injuries to People in MEWPs

This guidance, updated in January 2023, is intended to help to reduce risks of trapping and crushing injuries to people working in platforms and has been produced in two parts. Part 1 is aimed at planners, managers, and trainers and provides information on hazards, risk assessment, controls and responsibilities. Part 2 is aimed at those using and supervising MEWPs, as well as for training bodies, and responsible for rescuing anyone trapped on a MEWP platform and also designed to be used in briefings or toolbox talks for supervisors and MEWP operators.