UNE 58923 - Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) Operator training

Who can be certified?

The UNE 58923 standard establishes operator requirements and training procedures for the safe driving, use and handling of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs).This is a standard that includes the minimum aspects necessary to provide the operator with the competencies for the driving, use and safe handling of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, corresponding to the types and groups defined in UNE-EN 280.

It is a standard of technical scope as its design is oriented towards the standardisation of training actions, ensuring both the quality of the training and its recognition. It applies to the contents, conditions, evaluation criteria and other elements that must be taken into account in the training of MEWP operators, including the contents of the centre, the instructor and the trainers.

Benefits of this Certification

This certification helps to distinguish the training company as a specialist in the sector through compliance with the requirements of the standard. It also guarantees the warranty of the certificates issued to operators.
UNE 58923 provides clients (companies and individuals) with a mark of guarantee and trust that is essential in the occupational safety sector. 

It is recognised by interested parties, such as public administrations, companies and workers related to this activity.

Why Applus+ Certification?

Applus+ Certification is an independent entity of recognised prestige, both nationally and internationally, which aims to help organisations to achieve their commitment to continuous improvement. The global certification entity model allows us to achieve excellent results in evaluating and certifying conformity in training programmes.The technical and personal competence of our auditors, fully recognised specialists in each sector of activity, enables them to ensure that evaluation processes provide maximum value, assessing conformity in each of the centres and organisations in this sector.