Are you wondering what IPAF and PASMA training entails? It’s highly important for anyone who is planning to operate access equipment to undertake thorough training. MEWPs are complex and potentially dangerous pieces of machinery, so knowing how to safely operate cherry pickers or scissor lifts is imperative.
Read more “The Ultimate Guide to Access Platforms Training”Author: Daniel Smith
The Benefits of Buying Used Access Platforms
Access platforms such as cherry pickers and scissor lifts can seem like a significant investment when you’re on the lookout for a brand new model. However, buying a new MEWP isn’t your only option when it comes to equipment for working at height. Selecting a used access platform can invariably be more cost effective.
Read more “The Benefits of Buying Used Access Platforms”ePAL – What is it, and what does it mean for me?
After passing 2,000,000 issued PAL cards worldwide in 2020, IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) has launched a new digital app that IPAF believe will be a “game-changer” for safety and efficiency. The ePAL app will feature a digital PAL card, operator logbook, and safety guides. So it will also help easily verify an operators credentials, as well as helping users track and share their equipment time digitally.
Horizon Platforms have trained thousands of PAL cardholders, providing the full range of IPAF qualifications over many years. Speaking to Horizon’s Training Business Manager, Ben Hughes, this is what he had to say about the new innovations.
Read more “ePAL – What is it, and what does it mean for me?”Announcing New Whitepaper on the Safe Installation of Racking
New whitepaper explores safety tips and strategies for scissor lift and forklift truck use in racking and mezzanine installs
Horizon Platforms are pleased to announce the launch of a new whitepaper aimed at racking, storage and warehousing professionals. The whitepaper contains essential best practice for the installation of racking. Particularly in reference to the selection, safe usage and management of scissor lift MEWPs and forklift trucks.
Read more “Announcing New Whitepaper on the Safe Installation of Racking”How the IPAF Rental+ Quality Mark Supports Risk Management in MEWP Hire
Is Powered Access a Risky Business?
The rental market for MEWP hire in the UK is a diverse one, with a mixture of large nationals, independent operators, and brokers. All these companies should be responsible for providing a secure, responsible and good quality service to customers across the country. A focus on safety when operating at height, both of the operators and of the goods and equipment being transported is absolutely critical.
Read more “How the IPAF Rental+ Quality Mark Supports Risk Management in MEWP Hire”