IPAF PAL Cards are valid for 5 years. When it expires, you need to complete a renewal course to remain certified to operate mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) such as scissor lifts, cherry pickers and push around platforms. This article explains what the renewal process involves, when to do it, and why it matters.
What to Do When Your MEWP Breaks Down on Site
While hiring a MEWP (mobile elevating work platforms) from Horizon Platforms guarantees a hassle-free experience 98% of the time, there are unfortunately occasions where a powered access platform may break down due to unforeseen or unexpected circumstances.
But what do you do when you’re in the middle of a job and your access platforms stops working? In this guide, we run you through the essential steps you need to follow if your lifters break down on site.
Winter-Proof Your MEWP: The Simple Step That Prevents Downtime
As temperatures drop, powered access platforms can become more vulnerable to performance issues, with flat batteries being one of the biggest issues. For teams working on installs, maintenance or repairs, winter downtime isn’t just inconvenient, it can cost time, money, and reputation.
The good news? In this article, our Aftersales Manager, Todor Ilinov runs you through one simple solution that can dramatically reduces the impact of the winter on a MEWP’s battery.
Dos and Don’ts for Using Scissor Lifts and Cherry Pickers
A practical safety guide for managers and health and safety leads
Scissor lifts and cherry pickers (boom lifts) are among the most versatile and widely used pieces of access equipment to enable safe work at height. But with that versatility comes responsibility. These machines are heavy and powerful, and unfortunately, every year, accidents occur that could be avoided with better planning, training, or daily processes and procedures. For project managers and Health and Safety leads, understanding the key dos and don’ts of scissor lift and cherry picker use isn’t just best practice, it’s a legal and moral obligation.
This guide covers the essentials to help you keep your teams safe, stay compliant, and run your projects without costly delays or incidents for you, your team or your families…
What is a Push Around Vertical Platform?
Are you on the lookout for a mobile elevating work platform for your next project? The chances are you’re comparing various types of MEWP; and, while there are many to consider, here, we’re going to take a closer look at ‘Push Around Vertical Platforms’.