Month : December 2016
Working at height with a MEWP is secure and reliable – but only if you put your safety first and follow the necessary precautions. While there are no legal MEWP harness requirements when working at height, wearing one is strongly recommended – particularly for boom lift operators – to help protect you from fatal falls.
By Luke Jones, Internal Accounts Manager
Working at height in a cold environment is safe and productive if you take the right precautions – and know how to notice key warning signs that your MEWP isn’t performing at its best. Safety is paramount when working at height, so getting up to speed on the latest IPAF training from industry experts is vital.
Working indoors in cold store and food distribution industries, an electric boom or scissor lift can be essential for stock taking, planned or emergency maintenance, and racking. However, sub-zero temperatures can limit your machine’s capability.
