When looking for a MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform), there’s a lot to consider. You need to decide what reach you need your platform to have, choose between different types such as cherry pickers or scissor lifts, ensure your workers have the correct training for your platform type, and more.
How Are Powered Access Platforms Becoming More Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly?
Powered access platforms are constantly advancing with new MEWP technologies that help increase the sustainability of your work-at-height.
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.
Choosing a MEWP for Your Commercial Fit Out
Are you looking for a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) to aid a commercial fit out or shopfitting project?
A commercial fit out – whether it’s a new build, an office refurbishment or a shop fit out– demands speciality work-at-height access platforms which are both practical, lightweight and versatile enough to meet the requirements of a broad range of tradespeople. That means reliable, quality MEWPs, delivered and collected on schedule, are a must.
In this guide, we explain why a MEWP is essential for commercial fit-out projects and what you should consider before hiring one.
Working Together: How Horizon Platforms Helped a National Electrical Contractor With a Large Multi-Site Supermarket Project
Here at Horizon Platforms, we not only have extensive knowledge of the supermarket industry – we have a specific nationwide fleet of MEWPs that are perfect for any project within the supermarket environment. Large national retailers such as supermarkets prioritise risk and reputation management, and expect people working in their supply chain to follow suit. We are proud of our approach to compliance and health and safety, which is just part of the many reasons we are a go-to choice for MEWP hire for supermarket environments.