12th September 2024
Working at height near roadsPrioritise Preparation: Obtain the necessary permissions and permits for working near or on roads. Conduct thorough risk…
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21st May 2024
CRUSHING CAN KILL!🚧 Stay Safe Around MEWPs! 🚧 Using Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) can be risky, especially with potential…
9th February 2023
PSG release guidance on avoiding entrapmentAccording to the IPAF Accident Reporting Portal, 73 people died from entrapment between 2016 and 2020. To reduce…
21st November 2022
Avoiding overhead obstructions while working at heightCollision with overhead obstructions, such as powerlines, is just one of the risks to consider when operating MEWPs,…
4th November 2022
Why hire an electric scissor lift?Whether working indoors or outdoors, in a wide-open space or a confined area, a scissor lift could be…
3rd October 2022
5 top tips for working at height near roadsWorking at height is dangerous wherever you are, so it’s essential to put suitable precautions in place and…
12th September 2022
Safe use of a MEWP for tree workApproximately one in five MEWP-related fatal accidents involve tree care workers. Yet using a MEWP for tree work…
16th August 2022
Your responsibilities as an employer when working at heightMake sure all work is properly planned, supervised, and carried out as safely as possible and by competent…
3rd August 2022
All roof work is dangerous…Roof workers account for 24% of all those who are killed in a fall from height - the…
7th June 2022
Reducing the risk of falling from height with PPEAccording to the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) sudden movement is one of the leading causes of falls…
29th March 2022
CLUNK CLICK! It’s your life, wear a Harness!Naturally, we think it’s not worth taking this risk of not wearing a harness when using MEWPS, so…
16th January 2022
How to complete a Working at Height Risk AssessmentA working at height risk assessment helps you identify and minimise potential risks to anyone who interacts with…
15th December 2021
How to work safely with MEWPsWhen used properly, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) provide a safe method of working at height. But they…
26th November 2021
When using a ladder to work at height is dangerousWhen needing to carry out work at height, ladders are often the first thought. Yet, despite their supposed…
5th November 2021
Top MEWP hazards and what to do about themMobile Elevating Work Platforms or MEWPs for short offer a safe option for work above ground level, but…
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