22nd March 2016
MEWPs, or mobile elevated working platforms, are powered access machines, used in a huge range of construction and warehousing sectors. MEWPs are available in two basic types: boom (cherry pickers) and vertical (scissor lifts). Boom lifts have two types of operation, static or mobile. These are covered by different training and qualifications. Vertical lifts can […]
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17th February 2016
Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWPs) are the safest way of positioning workers at height for temporary jobs as they provide efficient access to high areas and protect the workers from the risk of falling. Trapping & Crushing However, MEWPS are not completely risk free. One of the biggest safety concerns for workers on MEWPs is […]
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16th February 2015
A MEWP (Mobile Elevated Working Platform) is a vehicle specifically designed to ensure the safety of those working at heights. A basket platform on a boom lift allows workers to reach heights safely and be able to carry out a range of tasks and jobs without the risk of slipping or falling. However, this level […]
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2nd January 2015
Crossgill Construction Ltd in Consett were recently taken to court by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) following an incident last year in which a young, trainee steel worker received serious injuries. The accident occurred when the boom arm cherry picker the trainee was working in became trapped on the frame of the factory. When […]
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3rd September 2013
The cherry picker has a diverse number of uses and is an integral part of many construction and engineering environments. Originally designed to be used in orchards for fruit picking, this versatile piece of equipment is as likely to be seen being used for fixing a telegraph pole as it is for taking cherries off […]
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23rd May 2012
If you or your employees work at heights or with Mobile Elevated Working Platforms, the real hazards of the job quickly become routine and simple safety procedures can be easily overlooked. This can lead to unnecessary risks being taken, which can result in accidents that should be easily avoidable. Any accidents occurring at heights can […]
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