MEWP Rescue Options

Primary Ground Controls and Auxillary Ground Controls

Rescue Options

Platform Auxiliary Controls – In the case where the primary platform controls stop responding, the operator should first attempt to activate the platform auxiliary controls to lower the machine to the ground.

Aside from the normal controls, the MEWP also have auxiliary controls which could be used if the normal control fails.

In the case where the primary ground controls are not responding, the person on the ground should attempt to activate the auxiliary ground controls. If all ground controls are not responding, the ground personnel should immediately contact onsite qualified personnel to assess the situation and provide further guidance.