Within the construction industry, incidents involving work at height, are high risk. So as part of Sellafield Ltd’s Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Hub, we’re committed to working alongside our supply partners to set new safety standards that allow us to stay safe in everything we do.
Ensuring every Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) entering Sellafield meets the highest standards before being used on-site is crucial to staying Knowingly Safe.
The first MEWP has now successfully completed its inspection at our newly implemented MEWP inspection area at Yottenfews crane testing facility.
The MEWP, which will go onto our SIXEP Continuity Plant (SCP), underwent the inspection to ensure compliance with the latest PDD MEWP standard.
The inspection process, carried out in alignment with the newly established MEWP standard, has set a new benchmark for equipment safety on PPP and all major projects.
Following a thorough evaluation, the MEWP was signed off and approved for use on the Sellafield site.
The inspection verified that all critical safety features were fully operational, including the newly mandated secondary guarding systems, such as pressure and proximity sensing devices and physical barriers.
Dan Roberts, SHE manager for site improvements, said: “This milestone reinforces our commitment to safety by ensuring that every MEWP entering Sellafield meets the highest standards before deployment on-site.
“By proactively implementing this inspection process, we are enhancing workforce safety, reducing risk, and ensuring MEWP operations are as secure and compliant as possible.”