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Looking for MEWP hire costs? You're in the right place. The cost of hiring a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) varies depending on a range of factors. This guide gives you an understanding of what factors impact the price of MEWP hire and how to evaluate total cost rather than just the hire rate.

A late delivery. A flat battery. A no-show. A breakdown halfway up a job. Every business knows access equipment hire failure costs them. But what most do not know is how much. This article provides clear data on what poor MEWP hire is costing businesses across the UK.

What do you do if someone gets stuck at height on MEWPs? It’s a question that makes people uncomfortable. Most teams will be IPAF trained and will feel confident operating most platforms. But practising MEWP rescues and knowing what to do in an emergency is rarely practised, if at all.

No matter what work-from-height project you’re undertaking, delays that occur because of faulty MEWPs, late deliveries or a lack of support from a supplier can have a significant impact on project and business outcomes. Discover how 24/7 support from your MEWP supplier can prevent costly project delays.

For most businesses managing large, high-stakes projects, keeping track of dozens of MEWPs across multiple live sites is a critical operational necessity. But it comes with it challenges. Therefore, this article explains why HireHub helps avoid costly MEWP hire admin headaches.

While hiring a MEWP from Horizon Platforms guarantees a hassle-free experience 98% of the time, there are unfortunately occasions where a powered access platform may break down due to unforeseen or unexpected circumstances. But what do you do when you’re in the middle of a job and your access platforms stops working? In this guide, we run you through the essential steps you need to follow if your lifters break down on site.

When IPAF PAL Cards expire, you need to complete a renewal course. In this article, we explain what the process involves, when to do it, and why it matters.

The competent use of MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) can minimise risks, yet prevalent myths surrounding work at height can prove both problematic and dangerous. This includes misconceptions about procedures and equipment, and the spreading of such incorrect information may put workers at further risk. 

Horizon Platforms is proud to introduce PlatformSupermarket.com, the effortless  way to buy new or used scissor lifts and cherry pickers, all supported by powered access experts and industry leading UK-wide aftercare specialists. 

Scissor lifts and cherry pickers (boom lifts) are among the most versatile and widely used pieces of access equipment to enable safe work at height. But with that versatility comes responsibility. These machines are heavy and powerful, and unfortunately, every year, accidents occur. This guide covers the essentials to help you keep your teams safe, stay compliant, and run your projects without costly delays or incidents for you, your team or your families.