a)

Why is it important to consult with relevant workplace personnel, OHS officers, before commencing work on sites?

To ensure that the EWP operator is aware of any workplace rules and procedures, developed in that workplace and are adhered to.

b)

How do you determine the allowable load of the EWP?

By adding weight of the gear and tools and personnel together and the answer must not exceed the SWL of the EWP.

c)

Can an EWP work over the top of the workplace facilities? (such as crib sheds, toilet, offices, first aid facilities).

Yes, if necessary provide overhead protection by adequate strength. Avoid slewing or keep slewing to a minimum.

d)

Can an EWP be set up and work over recently backfilled soil?

No. Recently backfilled trenches and excavations shall be identified prior to the setting up of the EWP.

e)

At what wind speed would you cease operation of an EWP?

As per manufacturer’s specifications or operation manual.

f)

You are helping a workmate who is working above in the EWP’s basket. The person faint’s and then disappears. What would you do?

Call out; if the person fails to answer, bring the platform down using the lower controls. Then call for or apply emergency first aid procedures.

g)

What must be released before the platform can be raised?

The platform lock down strap must be released.

h)

Why do EWP’s have a second set of controls at the base?

In case of emergency, so that the base controls can be used to override the basket controls.

i)

When mobiling an EWP up a hill should the boom and basket be facing up the hill or down the hill?

Up the hill.