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What Are the Uses of a Cherry Picker?

Cherry pickers, also known as boom lifts, are extremely versatile and essential when accessing high and hard-to-reach areas. Whether you’re in construction, maintenance, or even filmmaking, understanding the different cherry picker uses can help you choose the right equipment for your project. 

This blog will explore the various uses of cherry pickers and why you may need one for your next project.

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What is a Scissor Lift? Uses, and Types

For projects that require you to work at height, it’s important to acquire the correct equipment, so tasks can be completed as safely and efficiently as possible. With this in mind, whether you work in fit out, mechanical and electrical, maintenance, or another industry, it’s likely that the question ‘what is a scissor lift?’ may have arisen.

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The Key Essentials for Keeping People Safe When Working at Height

Health and safety are important in any workplace, and working at height is far from an exception. The HSE defines working at height as ‘work in any place where, without precautions, a person might fall a distance liable to cause personal injury’. Therefore, work at height is undeniably risky. However, with our essential steps, you can ensure your work at height task is as safe and compliant as possible.

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