Horizon Platforms Blog

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. 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.

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. Luckily our Aftersales Manager runs you through one simple solution that can dramatically reduces the impact of the winter on a MEWP’s battery.

When planning a work-from-height project, you’ll likely want to consider a variety of MEWPs to help you complete the task in hand. If so, we’d like to suggest telescopic booms as a contender for the best boom lift for the job.

Reading on, we’ve explored the practical uses of telescopic booms, to give you an idea of whether this piece of equipment is the right fit for your next project.

If you’re on the hunt for a ‘Mobile Elevating Work Platform’, you’ve likely come across a spectrum of machines offering various advantages. There are often so many to choose from, it is important to choose the right MEWP for the job!

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’.

Even with well-maintained machines and experienced MEWP operators, there’s always a chance of someone being stuck at height on a MEWP. What do you do if this happens and are you properly prepared? Not to worry, this guide walks you through the key points of MEWP Rescue Plans.

In this article, our IPAF and PASMA Training Manager, explores who IPAF training is for and what’s involved, as well as how to gain the qualification and the benefits of doing so.

In this article, we’ve compared PASMA and IPAF operator training, looking at the differences and what’s involved in each and where you can complete the courses you need to safely and securely operate from height on access platforms.

Operating Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) brings significant benefits in productivity when working at height is necessary. But MEWPs also pose serious risks in the hands of those who’ve not been trained properly. That’s why access platform training is essential, both for safety and regulatory compliance. Read why in our article.

When renting access platforms, choosing the right one is critical to the success and safety of any work-at-height project. With a wide range of machines available, in this guide, we’ve consulted our team and IPAF-qualified training instructors to outline the key factors when selecting a MEWP.