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Practical guidance on bespoke access platforms, tracked spider MEWPs and scaffolding, plus case studies from jobs we have delivered across the UK.
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TG20:21 Compliance Sheets Explained: When Does a Scaffold Need a Design?
What TG20:21 compliance sheets are, when a scaffold needs a specific design instead, and what paperwork to ask your scaffolding contractor for.
Pit Boards and Inspection Pit Safety in Train and Vehicle Depots
Inspection pits are a work at height hazard. How pit boards, edge protection and safe pit access keep depots and workshops safe.
Mobile Access Towers Explained: When a Tower Beats Scaffolding
When a mobile access tower is the right choice, how towers should be built and inspected, and when scaffolding or a spider lift is the better option.
Ground Conditions for Spider Lifts: What to Check Before the Machine Arrives
Outriggers put a lot of pressure on a small area. Here is how to check the ground before a tracked spider lift arrives, including spreader pads, hidden voids and a simple checklist.
Self-Drive or Operated Spider Lift Hire: Which Is Right for Your Job?
Comparing self-drive and operated tracked spider lift hire: the training you need, who is responsible for what, and which option suits your job.
Work at Height Regulations 2005: A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right Access
A plain-English guide to the Work at Height Regulations 2005, the hierarchy of control and how it shapes the choice between bespoke platforms, spider MEWPs and scaffolding.
Case Study: Train Inspection Staging Re-engineered to Fit a One-Metre Gap
GLOBAL PLATFORMSCASE STUDY Bespoke access · Rail maintenance ClientHitachi Rail ProjectSide access...
Case Study: Aircraft Assembly Staging Set Flush with the Tooling
GLOBAL PLATFORMSCASE STUDY Bespoke access · Defence aerospace Client Tier-one tooling partner to a...
Case Study: Viaduct Access Platforms Built to Fit Between Pillars
Bespoke aluminium access platforms for precast viaduct segments on a major UK rail project, capped at 2.0m long to fit between pillars, with fold-out guardrail wings and 375kg proof load testing.
Bespoke Access Platform Compliance Explained
Trusted by Whether it's a rail depot, an aircraft hangar or a vehicle maintenance bay, every...
Shopping Centre & Retail Access Platforms | Global Platforms
Trusted by Access Platforms for Shopping Centres and Retail Units A shopping centre or retail unit...
Choosing the Right Spider MEWP for the Job
Trusted by A spider MEWP isn't one machine, it's a range, and the wrong one for the site costs you...
Domestic Scaffolding: What to Expect
Trusted by Most people only need scaffolding once every few years, so it's rarely obvious what...
PUWER Inspections for Access Equipment: What They Cover and How Often You Need Them
Trusted by If your site uses hired or owned access equipment, MEWPs, scaffold or bespoke...
What Is a Bespoke Access Platform?
Trusted by A bespoke access platform, sometimes searched for as a custom access platform, is...
Scaffold or MEWP for Commercial Sites
Trusted by In this articleWhat sets scaffold and MEWP apartWhen scaffold is the better choiceWhen...
Tracked vs Wheeled Cherry Pickers: Why Tracks Win on Difficult Sites
Trusted by A cherry picker on wheels does the job on a flat, made-up surface. The moment the...
Tracked Spider Lift for Property Management: Maintenance & Access
Trusted by Elevating Property Management: The Tracked Spider Lift Advantage For property...
Spider Lift Hire for Christmas Decorations and Festive Lighting
Trusted by Every November, facilities managers and town councils face the same problem: getting a...
Safe Access in High-Traffic Zones: Using Spider Lifts in Indoor Shopping Centres
Trusted by Maintaining the interior of a busy shopping centre presents a unique set of challenges....
5 Essential Tips for Operating Spider Lifts Safely in UK Winter Weather
Trusted by Safely Operating spider lifts in winter can be a challenge, this blog will outline some...
When Off-the-Shelf Fails: 3 Reasons You Need a Custom Access Platform Design
Trusted by Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are fantastic for temporary, flexible access....
Choosing the Right MEWP: Scissor Lift vs. Boom Lift vs. Spider Lift
Trusted by The wrong access platform can cost you time, budget, and safety. That’s why selecting...
Spider Access Platforms: The Smarter Choice for Facilities Management & Building Maintenance
Trusted by Why Facilities Management Access Platforms Win Bespoke facilities management access...
How Tracked Spider Lifts Work: A Guide to Spider Access Platforms
Trusted by A Guide to Tracked Spider Access Platforms A spider MEWP, also called a tracked MEWP or...
Beyond the Price Tag: The True Value of Investing in Bespoke Platforms
Trusted by Why Bespoke Platform ROI Beats Ticket Price Price is loud; value is cumulative....
The Critical Role of Bespoke Access Platforms in Wind Turbine Maintenance
Trusted by Why Wind Turbine Access Platforms Matter Bespoke wind turbine access platforms cut...
The Benefits of IPAF Rental+ Accreditation for Your Peace of Mind
Trusted by Why IPAF Rental Accreditation Matters Choosing a supplier with IPAF Rental...
Boosting Construction Efficiency with Bespoke Access Platforms
Trusted by Why Construction Access Efficiency Matters Improving construction access efficiency...
Why Upgrade Your Ladders to a Bespoke Platform
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