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When deciding what equipment to use in your work-at-height project, you’ve likely heard the term ‘cherry picker’ or ‘boom lift‘ thrown about. But what is a cherry picker machine, and is it the right choice for your needs?
In this guide, the experts at Horizon Platforms explain what a cherry picker is, so you can decide if it’s the MEWP for you.
Powered access platforms are constantly advancing with new MEWP technologies that help increase the sustainability of your work-at-height.
When it comes to working at height, safety is paramount. Ensuring the well-being of operators and those around them requires a combination of reliable access equipment, training, processes, and a collaborative approach. One crucial aspect that often takes centre stage in discussions about MEWP safety is the concept of anti-entrapment.
When it comes to operating MEWPs, ensuring operators are fully trained and competent is paramount to carry out work-from-height tasks safely. Operating a MEWP without proper training and licensing can be extremely dangerous. Without a thorough understanding of correct MEWP safety precautions, you, or others, could fall prey to several potentially life-threatening MEWP accidents. HSE states “The most significant MEWP dangers arise from operation and use of the machine…The law says that these hazards must be properly controlled.”
The highest number of fatalities in the workplace are caused by falling from a height. With the majority of fatalities being in construction and many sites requiring people to work at height, following HSE guidance is paramount. Although using a MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms) will form part of health and safety (H&S) site rules and is one of the safest ways to work at height, the risk of injury or worse is always there, even for the most experienced operator.
