EWP Training Courses at JLG Industries
Eagle Farm in Brisbane, QLD
All Operators have to be trained and deemed competent in each specific type of EWP under consideration as outlined below.
- Vertical Mast Lift (VL) - Push Around or Self Propelled.
- Scissor Lift (SL) - Slab or All Terrain types.
- Self-Propelled Boom Lift (BL) -Articulated (Knuckle) or Telescopic (Straight).
- Trailer Lift (TL) - Articulated.
- Truck/Vehicle Mounted Lift (TM) -Articulated (Knuckle)or Telescopic (Straight).
This is a requirement under the AS2550.10 -Australian Standards, OEM (Manufacturers/Designers/Suppliers) and of the course the PCBU (Employer) has a duty of care to provide training, instruction and supervision to ensure the workers/employees safety as outlined under current WHS/OHS Legislation.
About Us
EWP Training Qld is run by a professional training provider and educator with 40 years of experience in the plant and equipment industry, 35 of which have been in EWP Industry.
The training courses can be delivered at your own workplace as long as the required training resources are available.
We are also proud members of the EWPA and TSHA both being the peak industry bodies for this specialist industry.
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Be trained on either 1 or more EWP Modules
- Verification of Competency or Familiarisation available for all EWP Types
What is an EWP?
Elevating work platform is the term used to describe all configurations of EWPs being self-propelled, trailer mounted (towable) or truck mounted.
This term is not used when the work platform is an attachment such as a “personnel basket” or “cage” fitted to plant such as a forklift.
Below are pictures of the most commonly found EWPs.
- VL - Vertical lift
- SL - Scissor Lift
- BL – Self-Propelled Boom Lift
- TL - Trailer Mounted Lift
- TM - Truck Mounted Lift
Elevating Work Platform - AS2550.10
A mobile machine (device) that is intended to move persons, tools and material to working positions and consists of at least a work platform with controls, an extending structure and a chassis.
There are many variations of EWP, but they can be placed in one of two categories: Boom type or Scissor type.
Vertical Mast type EWP
Vertical mast or personnel lifts come in two configurations.
Both elevate using a telescopic mast in a vertical direction only.
These lifts usually have limited capability in terms of weight and extension, and are most often used for internal maintenance tasks, such as changing light bulbs, electrical work, stock picking, Fire Fighting installation.
1. The Wheel Around type has a basket attached directly to the upright mast, has no reaching capability and does not slew.
2. The Self-Propelled type may have a small fly jib giving it reaching out and slewing capabilities.
If the vertical lift has a fly jib fitted; a full body harness must be worn and attached to the designated anchor point at all times while operating.
The majority of Vertical Mast Lifts are for Indoor use only.
Scissor type EWP
Scissor type EWP is described as a ‘work platform which can only move in the vertical plane on which personnel, equipment and materials may be elevated to perform work’.
Unlike the boom type, it has no ability to telescope or rotate.
The mechanism to achieve this is the use of linked folding supports in a criss-cross 'X' pattern.
Scissor types can be self-propelled, trailer or truck mounted and come with or without outriggers or stabilisers.
Boom type EWP
A Boom Type EWP is described as a ‘Telescoping device, hinged device, or articulated device or any combination of these used to support a platform/basket on which personnel, equipment and materials may be elevated to perform work’.
Boom types can be self-propelled, trailer mounted, truck mounted, and come with or without outriggers or stabilisers.
Important Note *
Under current WHS/OHS Legislation all operators of any Boom Type EWP > 11mtrs (Truck/Trailer and Self Propelled Boomlifts ) must hold as a minimum a current WP Class High Risk Work Licence issued by the relevant statutory authority.
Click on the link below for the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work for further information.
This HRW Licensing requirement does not relate to Scissorlifts or Vertical Mast Lifts of any size and type or Boom Type EWP's < 11mtrs.
