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MEWP Rescue Plan Template

by Jane Pinfold, from the Community

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This MEWP Rescue Plan template outlines how to safely respond to emergencies while working at height with mobile elevating work platforms. It assigns roles for the operator and appointed person, requires a minimum of two operatives, and emphasizes pre-use training, control-function tests, and access to the equipment manual. The plan details backup and auxiliary lowering procedures from platform and ground controls, steps to follow if an operator is incapacitated, and escalation to site management and engineers if all systems fail. It also highlights IPAF verification and confirmation that all personnel understand the rescue process.

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