Powered access platforms are the safest way to work at height and while fatal accidents are rare, a new project aims to reduce the risks and raise awareness for all the industries that use access equipment. Last month, The International Powered... read more

Reaching some jobs at height requires powered access platforms that have a wider range of movement and can get around various obstacles in the built and natural environments. Boom lifts are specially designed to support jobs on or offsite that are... read more

Powered access platforms are efficient, safe and can cut time and costs for most jobs at height, but investing in the equipment is a big decision for many companies. Depending on the size of your job and your business needs, there are pros and cons ... read more

Powered access platforms are designed to be strong and stable on a wide range of floors and spaces, on and offsite, but tip overs are still the most common type of accident. Fortunately, these dangerous and expensive incidents are easily avoided as ... read more

Powered access platforms make working at height safer, quicker and more efficient but employers or individual users are liable if the people in charge of the machinery are not properly trained. Under health and safety laws and work at height... read more

Many jobs at height are not located outdoors or in open spaces and compact environments, such as interiors, gardens or courtyards; pose a number of challenges for professional teams. In addition to the usual safety concerns for the workforce, it... read more

The Government has given the green light to a £32 billion high speed rail link across the UK and powered access platforms will be pivotal in both the construction and maintenance of the new line. The first phase of the project will be between... read more

Whether you are onsite or offsite, working at height requires a suitable risk assessment to avoid potential dangers. In the construction industry, work at height is the main cause of fatal and serious injury with most accidents occurring on smaller ... read more

The winter months mean working in harsh weather conditions with wind, ice and snow all creating added hazards for industries that work at height. Powered access platforms are not only designed to be safe and fully functional in bad winter... read more

The festive season wouldn't be the same without the Christmas trees and light displays that illuminate town centres and public buildings across the world, with the help of powered access platforms. Councils, private companies and individuals... read more