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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? Explanation, Uses, and Types

When carrying out projects that requires working at height, a scissor lift ensures tasks are completed as safely and efficiently as possible. 

You may work in fit out, mechanical and electrical, maintenance, or other industries, where the question of ‘what is a scissor lift?’ could have arisen. In this blog, Horizon Platforms’ experts share the specifics of scissor lifts, their uses, and why they are indispensable for various industries when working at height. 

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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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