Requirements: Roles and Responsibilities

MEWP Program Manager

The MEWP program manager will

• Assist in the interpretation of standards in support of compliance and safety improvement efforts and identify and develop appropriate training
• Develop and implement MEWP use authorization procedures, rules, and training requirements
• Ensure that subcontractors have a compliant program by reviewing the pre-work hazard analysis (PWHA)

Managers and Supervisors

Managers and supervisors of personnel who operate MEWPs will

• Identify and designate MEWP operator(s) to perform on-the-job training as proficiency instructor(s) (see Forms & Tools, MEWP: Proficiency Instructor Requirements [pdf])
• Designate MEWP custodians and ensure that they maintain the necessary skills required for custodianship
• Authorize personnel to use MEWPs, after ensuring they are properly qualified for the specific class of device to be used
• Provide personal protective equipment (such as fall protection equipment) as needed to employees
• Immediately restrict access to MEWPs when personnel fail to follow safety requirements. This restriction will remain in place until such time as the supervisor reinstates authorization

Building, Area, and Facility Managers

Building, area, and facility managers will

• Authorize work involving MEWPs in their areas or responsibility prior to the work taking place

MEWP Custodians

MEWP custodians will

• Be trained at a minimum to the level of a qualified operator
• Ensure MEWPs are properly inspected, used, and maintained as required by the manufacturer and this program
• Ensure MEWP operators are qualified and competent in the proper and safe operation of the equipment before authorizing access
• Communicate MEWP safety practices and rules to authorized personnel
• Immediately correct deficiencies or safety hazards on the MEWP, or prevent access to the equipment until repaired
• Secure MEWPs to prevent unauthorized use
• Ensure that MEWPs that have failed pre-use inspections have been adequately secured by the operator to prevent operation
• Contact the MEWP operator’s supervisor and restrict access when personnel fail to follow safety requirements
• Maintain completed pre-use inspection checklists
• Ensure maintenance records are kept and available upon request

Operators

MEWP operators will

• Complete required training or a demonstration of proficiency in safe MEWP operation and obtain authorization prior to using equipment
• Not operate a MEWP without first inspecting it to ensure it is in safe operating condition and meets the minimum requirements of this program (see Forms & Tools, MEWP: Pre-use Inspection Checklist [pdf])
• Return the completed inspection checklist along with the MEWP to its custodian
• Be knowledgeable of safety requirements and MEWP operation instructions and adhere to them
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Practice good housekeeping while working on a MEWP
• Not overload platforms beyond their rated capacity
• Remove from service any MEWP that fails the pre-use inspection (see Forms & Tools, MEWP: Pre-use Inspection Procedure [pdf])
• Report operating malfunctions or problems to the MEWP custodian immediately
• Report unauthorized or unsafe use of MEWPs if observed

Spotters

Where required, each spotter will

• Be trained to recognize hazards and be designated as a spotter by their supervision
• Be aware of hazards in the path of the MEWP
• Be prepared to contact emergency services and the MEWP custodian in case of an accident
• Ensure no unauthorized personnel encroach on the MEWP work area

Project Managers/University Technical Representatives

Project managers and/or university technical representatives (UTR) will

• Ensure that subcontractors operating MEWPs on-site are in possession of an adequate safety plan for MEWP operation
• Not allow subcontractors to bring substandard equipment on-site
• Ensure that the subcontractors maintain accurate and up-to-date inspection records
• Stop any work on MEWPs that poses an imminent danger or violates the requirements of this or any other chapter

Subcontractors

Subcontractors must have a compliant program before being allowed to work with MEWPs. This review will be done as part of the pre-work hazard analysis.

SLAC Fleet Services

SLAC Fleet Services, in the Conventional and Experimental Facilities (CEF) Department, will perform or arrange for all maintenance for SLAC-owned MEWPs.