Mast Climbing Work Platforms—Reaching Higher for Productivity and Safety

Provider: Informa
Discipline: Safety
Credits: 1.50

Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWPs) and Transport Platforms (TPs) are fast becoming the tools of the trade for lifting personnel and materials to height in temporary construction environments. As the use of this equipment gathers pace, it is important to understand the complexities of the equipment, the principles of safe use and responsibilities under current legislation and guidance. The discussion will also include why this equipment is becoming so popular, productivity and safety benefits, what causes accidents and how to prevent them.

1. Explore opportunities to use mast climbers and transport platforms instead of past traditional equipment
2. Recognize and identify the components of mast climbers
3. Discuss the principles of safe use under current legislation and guidelines
4. Compare the productivity and safety benefits to other types of equipment

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