Reducing the risks of trapping and crushing incidents with MEWPs

Leila Steed Editor, Demolition & Recycling International

06 February 2023

A new safety guide on how to reduce the risks of trapping and crushing incidents when using MEWPs, has been published by the Construction Industry Plant Safety Group (CIPSG) in partnership with IPAF.

The “Good Practice Guidance for Reducing Trapping/Crushing Injuries to People in MEWPs” provides guidance on planning, risk assessment, MEWP selection, operator training, familiarisation and rescue.

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