Did you know falls from height are one of the highest causes of fatal injury in the UK? HSE statistics show that 40 falls from height fatalities out of a total of 135 fatalities, equaling 29.6% of all UK work-related fatalities.
The Best MEWPs For Warehousing & Distribution
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. Through the use of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), you can ensure workers on-site are able to work at height safely and efficiently, allowing both storage and distribution tasks to be carried out.
How To Choose A Reliable Access Platform Provider
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.
The Importance of Reliable MEWP Hire For The Food Processing Industry
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.
NEW WHITEPAPER – “Time-Critical Retail Projects. Are You Wasting £000s Unnecessarily?” outlines safety tips and best practice strategies for access platforms in Supermarket Retail projects
Horizon Platforms are pleased to announce the launch of a new whitepaper aimed at the supermarket retail sector and the supply chain of contractors that support it. The whitepaper contains essential best practices for the specification of mobile extending work platforms (MEWPs) such as cherry pickers and scissor lifts. These are vital for essential works within retail spaces, particularly for projects concerning maintenance and refurbishment. The whitepaper also includes essential tips and advice around the safe operation of platforms in that environment.