


This course is designed to equip experienced managers, supervisors, and trainers with the advanced knowledge, instructional techniques, and assessment skills required to deliver and assess MEWPs Spotter training courses. On completion, participants will be competent to train others to act as Spotters when working with Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs).
We also provide MEWP Spotter Training for operatives who will be tasked with the role of MEWP Spotter. This course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely guide and support MEWP operations
COURSE CONTENT
Introduction to MEWPs and Spotter responsibilities
Irish & EU safety legislation and standards
Common MEWP hazards (overturning, collision, entrapment, electrocution)
Principles of safe positioning, spotting, and visibility
Communication methods: hand signals, radios, and line of sight
Establishing and maintaining exclusion zones
Risk assessment and safe systems of work for spotting
Emergency planning, rescue roles, and incident response
Case studies and best practices
Practical Spotter demonstration and assessment





