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Keep every MEWP operator's training current in Dubai
Under Dubai Municipality guideline GU67, all MEWP operators must be trained to an internationally recognised standard in the correct category of platform, and all training must be repeated at least every two years (section 4-14). The establishment keeps training records for at least five years.
Dubai Municipality's technical guideline GU67 covers the health and safety of mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs), such as man lifts and scissor lifts. It applies to all establishments using MEWPs at their work in the Emirate of Dubai (sections 1 and 2).
All MEWP operators must undergo training that meets an internationally recognised standard or its equivalent. Apart from general induction training, the employees concerned are trained on the organisation's safe operating procedures, MEWP control familiarisation, characteristics, safety devices, decals, and emergency preparedness and response, including rescue. Operators must have attended a recognised training course and be trained in the correct category of MEWP they will use. The supplier's demonstration on delivery is not training (sections 4-4 and 4-14).
All training must be repeated at least every two years; organisations may choose a shorter interval. Records of any training, including induction and toolbox talks, must be kept for at least five years and be available to Dubai Municipality occupational health and safety inspectors and other regulators (section 4-14).
At a glance
| Guideline | Dubai Municipality GU67, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (version 2.0, 6 September 2024) |
|---|---|
| Operator training | To an internationally recognised standard or its equivalent |
| Repeat | At least every two years |
| Category | Training in the correct category of MEWP used |
| Training records | Kept at least five years, available to inspectors |
| Ground rescuers | Trained by the employer to lower the platform in an emergency |
| Scope | All establishments using MEWPs in the Emirate of Dubai |
Training providers should be able to show that their training is independently assessed and audited based on ISO 18878 (section 4-14).
Who is responsible?
The establishment using the MEWP. GU67 recalls that employers must take every precaution to protect their workers (section 1) and requires all MEWP operators to be trained (section 4-14).
Rescuers and supervisors need training too
Rescuers at ground level do not need to be trained as MEWP operators, but they must be trained by their employer and be competent to lower the platform using the ground or emergency controls. Supervisors should be instructed in the hazards and control measures in the task risk assessment and take part in regular emergency lowering drills (section 4-14). The six-monthly third-party inspection of each MEWP is a separate requirement.
Tracking it with ExpirySuite
- Add each MEWP operator and record the date their next training is due: two years after the last course, or sooner if your organisation sets a shorter interval.
- Add ground rescuers too, with the training date your organisation sets for them.
- Reminders arrive 60, 30, 14, 7 and 1 day before the due date and on the due date itself.
- Assign a responsible person (for example your HSE or site manager) so the right person gets the reminder.
- If a date passes, managers get overdue reminders 3, 7 and 14 days later.
- Ask the operator or training provider to upload the training certificate through a secure upload link, valid for 14 days; no account is needed.
- Emails arrive in each recipient's language, Arabic included.
Frequently asked questions
- How often must MEWP operators be retrained in Dubai?
- All training must be repeated every two years as a minimum; organisations may choose a shorter interval (Dubai Municipality GU67, section 4-14).
- Does the supplier's handover demonstration count as training?
- No. GU67 says the demonstration is not training, and the operator must take formal competency training (section 4-4).
- How long must training records be kept?
- At least five years, available to Dubai Municipality inspectors and other regulators (section 4-14).
- What standard must the training meet?
- An internationally recognised standard or its equivalent, in the correct category of MEWP the operator will use (section 4-14).
Sources
Last checked: Oct 1, 2026 · This page summarises official sources for general information and is not legal advice. Check the linked sources for current rules and fees.
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