Occupant Knowledge

• The MEWP operator shall provide instruction or otherwise  ensure all occupants have a basic level of knowledge to work  safely on the MEWP. This instruction should also provide at  least one of the occupants with the knowledge to operate the  controls in an emergency where the operator cannot.​
• This instruction does not give the occupant authorization to  operate the controls at any time except in an emergency.

The knowledge that every occupant must have shall include as  a minimum the following:​

• The requirement to use fall protection and the location of fall​protection anchors​
• Factors including how their actions could affect stability​
• Safe use of MEWP accessories they are assigned to use​
• Site specific work procedures the occupants must follow related to the operation of the MEWP​
• Hazards related to the task at hand and their avoidance, to include any  applicable site risk assessment​
• General knowledge of the intended purpose and function of MEWP  controls and safety-related items specified by the manufacturer,  including emergency shut-down and lowering procedures, to the  extent required to lower the MEWP safely to the ground/stowed  position​
• Manufacturer’s warnings and instructions