MEWP Types FAQs

What is a MEWP?

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What is the Difference Between a Scissor Lift, Boom Lift and Cherry Picker and How do they Work?

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What Types of MEWPs are in Your Rental Fleet?

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What are Boom Lifts, Cherry Pickers and Scissor Lifts Used For?

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How High can Cherry Pickers, Scissor Lifts and Boom Lifts Go?

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I Don't Know Which MEWP(s) I Need. Can You Help?

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Platform Hire FAQs

Can I Reserve Access Platforms and How Much Does Hire Cost?

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How Long can I Hire a Platform for?

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How Quickly can I Hire a MEWP?

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Should I Buy or Rent an Access Platform and What are the Pros and Cons?

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Health and Safety FAQs

What Does Working at Height Mean and What is Classed as Working at Height?

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What Regulations Cover Working at Height?

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What is LOLER Testing and What Does it Mean?

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What is PUWER Testing and What Does it Mean?

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Do I Need to Inspect Work at Height Equipment Before Use?

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Are Scissor Lifts, Cherry Pickers and Boom Lifts Safe to Use When Working at Height?

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How Can I Minimise the Risk of Working at Height?

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How Do I Familiarise Myself and My Team with a MEWP?

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Is it a Requirement to Wear a Harness in a Scissor Lift, Boom Lift or Cherry Picker?

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Training FAQs

Do you Need Training to Use or Operate a Cherry Picker, Scissor Lift or Boom Lift?

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What is IPAF, What Does it Mean and is it a Legal Requirement? 

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What is PASMA and What Does it Mean?

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What is the Difference Between IPAF and PASMA?

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What is a PAL Card or IPAF Licence?

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How Can I Renew My IPAF or PASMA Licence?

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How Long Does an IPAF or PASMA Training Course Take?

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How do I Book a Training Course with Horizon and What Courses do You Offer?

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Where is Your Depot/Training Facility Located?

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Can You Deliver MEWP Training at My Site?

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FAQs & Help

Why Should I Hire Access Equipment From Horizon Platforms?

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Where Are Horizon Platforms Based?

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What Accreditations Does Horizon Platforms Hold?

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What Matters To Horizon Platforms?

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What Vacancies Are Available At Horizon Platforms? 

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Why Is Horizon Platforms Employee Owned And What Does That Mean For The Business? 

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Why Should You Choose A Reliable Access Platform Provider? 

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How can you choose a reliable provider?

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