FACTS

1. Inadequate Operator Training: Workers without comprehensive training on MEWP operation, hazard recognition, and emergency procedures risk falls, entrapments, or tip-overs due to improper use or unfamiliarity with controls.
2. Missing Fall Protection: Failure to use guardrails, harnesses, or lanyards on MEWP platforms, especially Group B (boom lifts), increases fall risks, particularly at heights above 6 feet.
3. Improper Setup: Operating MEWPs on uneven, unstable, or soft ground without stabilizers or outriggers can cause tip-overs, endangering operators and nearby workers.
4. Overloading Platforms: Exceeding manufacturer-specified weight limits with workers, tools, or materials destabilizes MEWPs, leading to potential collapses or tip-overs.
5. Lack of Pre-Use […]

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