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Within the category of MEWPs, there are various different types, variations and brands, each with unique capabilities. In this piece, we explain everything you need to know about MEWPs.

Over recent years, the demand for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) has increased within the food processing industry. MEWPs are regularly needed to carry out day-to-day tasks in food and drink factories, from carrying out maintenance and repair work to providing safe access to elevated workspaces. 

With a whole host of scissor lifts and cherry pickers to hire or buy, finding the right powered access platform provider can be a challenge. Here at Horizon Platforms, we strive to make your hiring process as simple as possible. Providing access to over 16,000 platforms nationwide through our network of 31 partners we ensure you can carry out work safely at height and offer fast, reliable delivery, competitive rates and a collection of remarkable accreditations – these are just some of the reasons why you should choose a reputable scissor lift provider like Horizon Platforms. 

Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) within the food manufacturing industry are regularly needed to complete day-to-day tasks, from carrying out maintenance and repair work to providing safe access to elevated work areas. Whether you need a push-around vertical (PAV), cherry picker, scissor lift or any other suitable MEWP, access platforms have become prominent within the food industry, as health and safety experts highlight the need to work from height safely.

Powered access platform specialist, Horizon Platforms has been accredited as a 2-star Company by Best Companies, formerly comprising the Sunday Times List. Officially confirming the company as an outstanding place to work and placing Horizon in the top 100 mid-sized companies to work for in the UK.

The demand for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) has increased as the way we shop has evolved tremendously in recent years. From maintenance and repair to instore improvements that ensure supermarkets can operate 24/7, access platforms are regularly required. 

Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) inspections are key for access platform safety, helping you ensure your workers won’t be boarding a faulty or dangerous work-at-height machine. However, inspecting your MEWP is pointless if you’re unsure what to look at or how often full inspections need to take place, and who can inspect what and to what level.

If you use MEWPs while working at height, chances are you’ll be loading and unloading materials regularly. But how can you make sure you’re handling materials safely when working with scissor lifts or boom lifts? In this blog, we’ll share the best ways to safely handle materials when working with MEWPs. 

When working at height in a supermarket, it is crucial to choose the correct machine to help complete your projects safely. Different MEWPs are designed to operate within certain operating parameters, but which access platform is right for your next job? There's plenty to choose from. Here's some help to choose. 

In this ultimate guide to choosing your scissor lift, the experts at Horizon Platforms share all you need to know to ensure you select the correct platform to complete your job at height safely – including the types of scissor lift available, and how to choose the right machinery for the job.