Horizon Platforms Blog

Discover the pivotal role that battery regeneration plays in the operational efficiency of MEWPs in this article by Horizon Platforms.

When hiring MEWPs businesses consider the best machine for the job an or their goals. So, if you’re a company has a sustainability focus, in this blog, we unpack some of our most environmentally friendly MEWP choices so that your work from height is as sustainable as possible.

Powered access platforms are indispensable for facilitating safe and efficient work at elevated heights, but issues occur. Therefore, in this blog, we delve into the common powered access platform issues we have encountered and outline the proactive measures we undertake to avoid them completely or resolve them within hours rather than days. 

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. In this article, we will delve deeper into the evolution of scissor lifts, exploring their history, the latest advancements in technology, and future trends that promise to revolutionise the industry.

Within the practices of workplace health and safety it can be difficult to separate the guidelines from what is legally required. Any qualified workplace health and safety officer is required to know the difference and they can communicate this to workers across your organisation. To help separate myths from guidelines and legal requirements, we’ve put together a test to see if you can tell which of these health and safety rules are real. The real rules are either legal obligations for workplaces or official guidance provided by HSE.

In this blog, discover everything you need to know about the prevention of entrapment, including how to reduce the risk of life-threatening accidents on-site.

In an era where sustainability is at the forefront of agendas, it's crucial to consider eco-friendly alternatives in every aspect of our lives, including powered access equipment, such as cherry pickers. To help minimise your environmental impact and widen your knowledge of sustainability when it comes to powered access use, here are some environmentally-friendly tips to consider when hiring a cherry picker.

For all industries, ensuring health and safety standards are met is extremely important. How different health and safety rules are implemented and what measures need to be implemented will vary depending on the industry you work in. Therefore, we wanted to test your knowledge and see how many health and safety signs you can correctly identify.

Whilst it is positive to see lower rates of injuries and accidents at work, dangerous mistakes are still being made by employees and businesses. To help provide guidance and raise awareness, Horizon Platforms has called on their many years of experience and put together the below advice on mistakes to avoid.

Do higher risk industries experience more injury in the workplace? We wanted to find out so have analysed recent Health and Safety Executive data to work out which are the most dangerous industries in the UK for risk of injury moving into 2024.