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If you’re on the hunt for a ‘Mobile Elevating Work Platform’, you’ve likely come across a spectrum of machines offering various advantages. There are often so many to choose from, it is important to choose the right MEWP for the job!

In this article, we’ve explored one of the most common types of platforms – the personnel lift – including identifying the different features. Like push around vertical platforms (PAVs), personnel lifts are used for low level access, but there are slight differences between the two.

Are you on the lookout for a mobile elevating work platform for your next project? The chances are you’re comparing various types of MEWP; and, while there are many to consider, here, we’re going to take a closer look at ‘Push Around Vertical Platforms’.

When it comes to work-at-height projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness is critical. Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) offer a smart, flexible solution, but working at height is dangerous, even more so without the right preparation and training. Whether you’re tackling a major commercial fit-out, facility maintenance, or industrial air conditioning installation, here are five key considerations when planning your next work-at-height project with a MEWP.

When hiring access platforms, one of the first questions you’ll need to answer is: What working height do I need? It might sound simple, but getting it wrong can lead to safety issues, delays or even extra costs.

In this guide, we’ll explain how to calculate working height, why platform height and working height are different, and how to avoid common issues.

When renting access platforms, choosing the right one is critical to the success and safety of any work-at-height project. With a wide range of machines available, it’s important to match the right MEWP to the job, site conditions, and access requirements. Whether you’re planning a project or doing a last-minute repair at height, selecting the right access platform can make all the difference.

In this guide, we’ve consulted our team and IPAF-qualified training instructors boasting decades of experience to walk you through the key factors when selecting a MEWP to ensure efficiency and safety.