MEWP is an acronym for mobile elevated work platform. By definition, a MEWP is a platform designed to lift workers or equipment, often used in situations where work at height is required. In the construction industry, MEWPs are used to access hard-to-reach places such as telegraph poles and scaffolding.

There's a diverse range of mobile elevated work platforms on the market, but almost all of them will require you to wear some kind of height safety equipment, such as a safety harness. In this article, we're going to take a closer look at some of the most common MEWPs in the business before we delve into the types of safety equipment you should be using when you're working with a MEWP. 

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What is a work at height rescue plan?

A work at height rescue plan is a document which details the risks of work at height and how you will address those risks. When an employer carries out a risk assessment and finds a danger, they will need to make a work at height rescue plan for any steps to save workers from that danger. If you are an employer in an industry like construction, you will probably need a work at height rescue plan.

To create a work at height rescue plan, use a working at height rescue plan template, which can be found later in this article. 

A work at height rescue plan is essential for all companies, businesses and workplaces where employees work at height. Employees are working at height if they: 

• work above ground or floor level.
• could fall from an edge, opening or surface.
• could fall from ground level into an opening or hole in the ground.

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If you frequently work at height, then you will understand the undeniable importance of wearing a hard hat. Due to the high-risk activity involved in construction work, accidents can happen when you least expect it. To keep yourself and the people around you safe, you do need to wear a hard hat when working at height as a precautionary measure.

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When you're creating a fall protection system to assist you while you're working at height, it's paramount that you include an anchor & select a suitable anchor point. An anchor is a device that connects you to the surface you are working on, while an anchor point is a place on the wall, ceiling, or scaffold where you'll install your anchors to support you & your fall arrest system. 

Before you start any work at height, you should plot your anchor points and install anchors as necessary. Always check that existing anchors and anchor points are secure and appropriate for the task at hand. If in doubt, seek the help of a colleague or health and safety professional. 

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When you're working at height, you have to be conscious of falling objects and the impact they can have on the people below you. While dropping a screwdriver at ground level might seem insignificant, dropping the same tool from a great height could lead to serious (potentially even fatal) injuries. Luckily there are things you can do to stop tools from falling from height. 

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