Horizon Platforms Blog

MEWPs (mobile elevating work platforms) are a popular choice for warehouse work at height, offering increased safety and ease of access to tall stock shelves and racking. But which type of powered access platform best suits a warehouse environment? What MEWP power type is best? And how to make your boom lift or scissor lift even better suited to warehouse work? 

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. Learn more here.

Scissor lifts are common work-from-height equipment used in various installation, repair and maintenance projects, ranging from HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) and shop fitting to mechanical and electrical work, and more. 

Scissor lifts are common work-from-height equipment. But which lifter is right for your next job? In this blog, we cover the differences between electric, diesel and hybrid scissor lifts, how to choose the right one for your project and how to hire your next MEWP with Horizon Platforms.

As we work in the access platform hire industry, at Horizon Platforms, health and safety is our number one priority. So, we look at the impact that changes to health and safety regulation has had on the number of reported injuries and accidents across sectors.

Working at height can pose significant health and safety risks. Yet 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. Read the common myths about working at height.

This article takes you through the key elements of scoring your powered access supplier’s performance along with the benefits that can be achieved because of going through this strategic process.

Working in summer and on warmer days outside poses some risk. So in this article our health and safety experts highlight the importance of keeping safe when working in hot weather outdoors.

Industrial door installation, repair and maintenance is part of an around the clock industry whereby working at height is a necessity. The last thing businesses need is machine delivery delays and/or breakdowns, it costs time and money. Read how a strategic powered access supplier decision resulted in getting 98.9% trouble free access hire. Interested?

In this guide, we explore the numerous ways you can use the new MEWP technologies available to maximise the sustainability of your access work, whether opting for a battery-powered cherry picker or choosing a manually operated personnel platform.