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As a business operating within the warehousing and distribution industry, you’ll be required to work at height on a daily basis. With many employees required to work above ground level so regularly, it’s important that they remain safe whilst doing so. Read this guide on the best MEWPs for warehousing and distribution.

Here at Horizon Platforms, we’re proud of being able to meet the different needs of our varied client base. So, in addition to our standard mobile elevated work platform hire service, we also offer an online hiring option powered by HireHub, our online customer platform. In this guide, Horizon Platforms shares everything you need to know about HireHub and how to easily control the hiring of work-at-height platforms online.

Read our how to avoid a poor powered access hire service from having a negative financial and operational impact on your business.

Powered access platforms, such as cherry pickers and scissor lifts, are safer alternatives for working at height than using a ladder. Whether working on general maintenance or warehouse builds, you may find yourself exposed to variable weather conditions including the wind causing significant issues. Compared to traditional ladders, access platforms can provide a broader range of mobility to complete tasks above ground level, whilst also ensuring health and safety regulations are met and people are kept safe. 

Within the category of MEWPs, there are various different types, variations and brands, each with unique capabilities. In this piece, we explain everything you need to know about MEWPs.

Over recent years, the demand for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) has increased within the food processing industry. MEWPs are regularly needed to carry out day-to-day tasks in food and drink factories, from carrying out maintenance and repair work to providing safe access to elevated workspaces. 

With a whole host of scissor lifts and cherry pickers to hire or buy, finding the right powered access platform provider can be a challenge. Here at Horizon Platforms, we strive to make your hiring process as simple as possible. Providing access to over 16,000 platforms nationwide through our network of 31 partners we ensure you can carry out work safely at height and offer fast, reliable delivery, competitive rates and a collection of remarkable accreditations – these are just some of the reasons why you should choose a reputable scissor lift provider like Horizon Platforms. 

Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) within the food manufacturing industry are regularly needed to complete day-to-day tasks, from carrying out maintenance and repair work to providing safe access to elevated work areas. Whether you need a push-around vertical (PAV), cherry picker, scissor lift or any other suitable MEWP, access platforms have become prominent within the food industry, as health and safety experts highlight the need to work from height safely.

Powered access platform specialist, Horizon Platforms has been accredited as a 2-star Company by Best Companies, formerly comprising the Sunday Times List. Officially confirming the company as an outstanding place to work and placing Horizon in the top 100 mid-sized companies to work for in the UK.

The demand for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) has increased as the way we shop has evolved tremendously in recent years. From maintenance and repair to instore improvements that ensure supermarkets can operate 24/7, access platforms are regularly required.