MEWPs, Fall Arrest, Suspension and Rescue
Machine selection, ground and entrapment control, system compatibility, clearance and prompt rescue.
How to prepare for an IOSH construction course
Use the developing site scenario to practise proportionate decisions, then confirm the exact assessment and delivery arrangements with your IOSH-approved provider.
Core concepts
Concept 1
MEWP planning covers machine suitability, ground, overhead hazards, traffic, entrapment, authorised operators and emergency lowering.
Exam cue: Prefer restraint that prevents reaching a fall edge where suitable.
Concept 2
Personal fall-protection systems require compatible components, suitable anchors, adequate clearance, inspection and trained users.
Exam cue: Confirm the rescue method and rescuers before exposure.
Concept 3
Fall arrest does not finish the risk assessment; prompt recovery is needed to prevent suspension harm.
Exam cue: Protect anchor and equipment selection from unauthorised substitution.
Risk pitfalls and guardrails
Using a MEWP on unverified ground.
Guardrail: Do not turn course attendance, a signed form or personal confidence into authority for uncontrolled work.
Assuming any lanyard fits any anchor and fall distance.
Guardrail: Do not turn course attendance, a signed form or personal confidence into authority for uncontrolled work.
Writing 'call emergency services' as the complete rescue plan.
Guardrail: Do not turn course attendance, a signed form or personal confidence into authority for uncontrolled work.
Memory anchors
Machine, Ground, Overhead
Match the MEWP and control stability and entrapment hazards.
Restraint Before Arrest
Prevent reaching the fall where practicable.
Anchor, Clearance, Compatibility
All parts of the fall system must work together.
Rescue Before Rise
Plan prompt recovery before anyone works at height.
Checkpoint rule
Do the check-up only after you can summarize each concept in one sentence and identify one dangerous pitfall from memory.
Knowledge Check (after reading)
Short check-up to confirm understanding of this module.
Check-up Questions
Next step personalized recommendations
Continue learning
Move forward only after this module is stable.
What is Pass Harbor?
Completely free exam prep for 247 UK exams.
- Practice questions
- Flashcards
- Study guides
- Mock exams
- No registration
- No paywall
- Start instantly
“No more expensive exam prep. Quality study tools should be accessible to everyone.”