02.10.2008

New Arboriculture MEWP operators guide

The new arboriculture MEWP operators guide has been published by the Arboricultural Association. The guide has been welcomed and recommended by IPAF.

The new guidance sets out procedures and techniques that are accepted as good practice for the use of MEWPs in arboriculture and helps those in the field to meet their legal obligations and operate safely. It is the product of close collaboration with the industry, including input from IPAF, and contains valuable information from research work undertaken by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).
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“Tree surgeons working anywhere in the world should read this guide. It will help you to work more efficiently and safely,” said IPAF managing director Tim Whiteman.

The guide - Arboriculture MEWP Operators Guide (AMOG) 2008: Safe Use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) in Arboriculture - can be purchased from the Arboricultural Association at £10 plus post and packing. An order form is available from www.trees.org.uk/publications.php or call +44 (0)1794 368717.