Selecting the appropriate Elevating Work Platform for your project is crucial for safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. With various types available, from scissor lifts to self-propelled boom lifts, choosing the right equipment requires careful consideration of multiple factors. This comprehensive guide…
Working at height presents significant risks to operators and remains one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities in New Zealand. When using boom lifts and other elevated work platforms (EWPs), proper safety measures are essential to protect…
Working near power lines with Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs) presents significant hazards that require careful planning and strict safety protocols. In New Zealand, accidents involving EWPs and power lines have resulted in serious injuries and fatalities, making it essential for…
While formal unit standard training is not mandatory under New Zealand law, the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 requires employers to ensure operators are properly trained and competent to use elevated work platforms (EWPs). Unit standards provide a…
When it comes to working at height safely, mobile elevating work platforms, also called EWPs and MEWPs, can be a real game-changer. But here’s the thing – you can’t just jump in and start using one without proper EWP training…
Understanding the legal requirements for operating heavy machinery in New Zealand is important for employers, workers, and workplace safety. The Health and Safety at Work Regulations set clear guidelines about young persons operating machinery, with specific age restrictions designed to…
In the world of aerial work platforms, scissor lifts, boom lifts (including telescopic and knuckle boom lifts), and cherry pickers are commonly used for various tasks requiring elevation. Each type of lift has unique features, advantages, and best-use scenarios. Each…
A forklift personnel cage (also called a work platform or man cage) is an attachment that can be lifted by a forklift to provide a stable platform for working at height. A scissor lift is a self-propelled platform. Companies that…
Four different vehicles, but one risk factor that needs to be considered before operating or lifting with them. The bigger the object being carried, the more wind resistance it creates, so the more force will be exerted on the machine.…
Trapping and crushing injuries are all too easy on scissor lifts and boom lifts. They have lots of moving parts, they can work in hazardous areas getting close to other objects, and they move with force (there’s some weight behind…
Accidents between EWPs and pedestrians can be serious. Because EWP operation is high-risk, EWP training is required every 3 years. EWPs move slowly and generally have good visibility for the operator, so accidents involving them and pedestrians due to driving…
WorkSafe says that “Trainers and supervisors of workers should be competent. They can be in-house or from external organisations.” As everyone is in the chain of responsibility, this enables you to choose a person in your company to look after…
Summer presents some major challenges for drivers and machine operators. Here’s how you can stay safe: Fatigue Hot, muggy nights disrupt your sleep, as does an early sunrise. Invest in a low-noise fan and thermometer for your bedroom, and some…
Roller doors are an area of risk for forklift operations; collisions with them are frequent. If a forklift hits a roller door, it can bend the door or pull it off its tracks. This might mean that it’s impossible to…
