IPAF 1B

• Health and Safety Legislation and Responsibilities
  Learn the key legal requirements relating to working at height and the responsibilities of operators and employers.
• Introduction to MEWPs and IPAF Categories
  Understand different types of MEWPs, with a focus on 1B static boom machines and their applications.
• Hazards and Risk Assessment
  Identify common hazards associated with MEWP use and learn how to carry out risk assessments to reduce incidents.
• Pre-Use Inspection and Function Checks
  Learn how to carry out thorough safety checks before using equipment to ensure it is in safe working condition.
• Safe Operating Techniques
  Develop the skills to safely manoeuvre the MEWP, position the platform and operate controls.
• Working at Height Safety Principles
  Understand stability, ground conditions and safe positioning when working at height.
• Emergency Procedures and Controls
  Learn how to respond to emergency situations, including the use of emergency lowering systems.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Harness Use
  Identify appropriate PPE and understand when and how to use harnesses and lanyards correctly.
• Practical Operating Exercises
  Carry out supervised practical tasks to develop competence in operating the static boom MEWP.
• Theory Assessment
  Complete a multiple-choice test to confirm knowledge of safe operation and legal responsibilities.
• Practical Assessment
  Demonstrate safe and competent use of the MEWP during a practical evaluation.

This course is suitable for:

• Individuals required to operate static boom MEWPs (Category 1B)
• Workers in construction, facilities management and industrial environments
• New or inexperienced operators needing formal IPAF training
• Employees who carry out work at height using powered access equipment