Horizon Platforms Blog

Health and safety are important in any workplace, and working at height is far from an exception. Defined as working in any place where, without precautions, a person might fall a distance liable to cause personal injury, work at height is undeniably risky. However, with our essential steps, you can ensure your work at height task is as safe and compliant as possible.

For employers, workplace sickness and absence play a huge role in team productivity, worker safety and cost to business. A 2023 study from HSE (Health and Safety Executive) took a deeper look into the financial impact sickness and injury had on businesses, individuals and government benefits from a monetary standpoint. We have taken a look at the findings to highlight the importance of worker health and safety and training for trying to avoid injury and reduce sickness, adding advice for employers on what they need to consider to avoid the impact of this for their businesses.

Powered access platforms, or Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), are indispensable across many industries, facilitating safe and efficient work at elevated heights. However, despite their critical role, encountering issues with MEWPs can happen, and such challenges significantly impact productivity, schedules and safety on worksites. 

Scissor lifts, which are types of MEWPs and elevate workers and materials to reach high places, have come a long way since their inception in the 1960s. Over the years, they have undergone remarkable advancements, adapting to the changing demands of various industries.

When it comes to working at height, safety is paramount. Ensuring the well-being of operators and those around them requires a combination of reliable access equipment, training, processes, and a collaborative approach. One crucial aspect that often takes centre stage in discussions about MEWP safety is the concept of anti-entrapment.