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Although MEWPs are considered safer than alternatives, e.g. working from ladders, HSE has seen a recent trend where operators have been crushed between an overhead structure and the control panel in the basket while manoeuvring the MEWP.

HSE is working closely with industry to raise awareness of the problem, develop safe working practices and encourage the development of design solutions.

For further information:

HSE Construction Topic - MEWPs

 http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/safetytopics/mewp.htm?ebul=gd-cons/jan12&cr=8

The Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group Best practice Guidance for MEWPs

 http://www.cpa.uk.net/data/uploads/publications/SFBPG-%20Best%20Practice%20Guide%20for%20MEWPs%20-%20avoiding%20trapping%20-%20crushing%20injuries%20100715-4a.pdf

HSE Safety Alert, July 2010 - Avoiding trapping/crushing injuries to people in the platform of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs)

 http://www.hse.gov.uk/safetybulletins/workplatforms.htm?ebul=gd-cons/jan12&cr=9

Access Industry Forum toolbox talks

 http://www.accessindustryforum.org.uk/vtt.htm

One example of an industry designed system to prevent crushing - The Skysiren

 http://www.vertikal.net/en/news/story/13546/