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e sure, be safeRain may alterground conditionsDo NOT attachharness to structureoutside the platformDo NOT suspenda load under theplatformOverloadingis extremelydangerousMobileElevatingWorkPlatformsOperator’sSafetyGuideDownload a FREE copy of our MEWPsSafety Guide, which provides easy tofollow guidance on the safe use of cherrypickers and powered access platforms.Packed with 48 pages of clear guidance,photography and illustrations.Hard copies can be purchased at only£1 per copy. There is a minimum order of10 copies, (includes post and packing).Order or download pdf online at:www.facelift.co.uk/mewpsguideDo NOT use themachine as a jackor propBarricade thework areaMinimum safedistance from powerlines mountedon steel towersMinimum safedistance from powerlines mountedon polesTypical weightsAverage ‘big’ manweighs 15 stone or220lbs or 100Kg or1kN or 1,000NExample live(imposed) loadsSelf containeddwellings:1.50 kN/m²Bars & publicassembly areas:5.00 kN/m²Offices - general:2.50 kN/m²Filing rooms:5.00 kN/m²Boiler rooms:7.50 kN/m²Light car parking:2.50 kN/m²Beaufort scaleAlways refer to theoperators manualfor the machine’smaximum safe windspeed usage0 Calm (0-1mph) Calm, smoke rises vertically1 Light air (1-3mph) Direction of wind shown by smoke2 Light breeze (4-7mph) Wind felt on face; leaves rustle;ordinary vanes moved by wind3 Gentle breeze (8-12mph) Leaves and small twigs inconstant motion; wind extends light flag4 Moderate breeze (13-18mph) Raises dust and loosepaper; small branches are moved5 Fresh breeze (19-24mph) Small trees in leaf begin tosway; crested wavelets form on inland waterways6 Strong breeze (25-31mph) Large branches in motion;whistling heard in telephone wires; umbrellas usedwith difficulty7 Near gale (32-38mph) Whole trees in motion;inconvenience felt when walking against wind8 Gale (39-46mph) Breaks twigs off trees; generallyimpedes progress9 Strong gale (47-54mph) Slight structural damageoccurs (chimney pots and slates removed)Produced inassociation with94 0800 52 15 95facelift.co.uk95