Looking for a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) to hire in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire? Here at Branching Out, we have a new addition designed to make working at height safer and easier.
Also known as powered access or a boom lift, an MEWP is an important piece of equipment for those working in sectors such as tree surgery, construction and property maintenance. Whether you are pruning an oak tree or cleaning a roof, when tackling a task that requires access at height you need a modern and reliable MEWP.
Meet the CMC S23
Our MEWP for hire is a CMC S23, which is a tracked spider and comes with one of our fully-qualified operators. CMC is widely regarded as a world class manufacturer of aerial platforms and is a best-selling brand in 30 countries worldwide. The company has a reputation for bringing innovation and practicality to their lifts, which are robust, reliable and easy to operate.
The platform’s design boasts an outstanding balance of weight, strength and height, which CMC claims makes it both compact and with the longest outreach in its class. Furthermore, the S23 uses CMC’s Self Control System for automatic stabilisation and manoeuvring speed, as well as auto aerial closure and collision prevention.
Available seven days a week, the platform is mounted on tracks, providing a high level of capability and accessibility in outdoor settings such as gardens, parks and other surfaces.
In short, the S23 is a result of CMC’s 20-year experience in the industry. The modern platform is constructed from high quality steel, making it light enough to be transported on a trailer.
CMC S23 specification:
✅ 23-metre working height
✅ 12.4-metre horizontal outreach
✅ 200kg lifting capacity
✅ Weight 3,000kg
The benefits of MEWP hire
Using powered access equipment, such as an MEWP, is a safe and convenient solution for any business which carries out outdoor tasks at height. Our trained operator will assist you to ensure that get up into the air so you are able to complete your work.
The CMC S23 is known as a spider or tracked boom lift, which means it is able to reach areas that are inaccessible to other platforms. For example, the S23 has the capacity to negotiate soft or loose surfaces, as well as sites with restricted access.
Working at height
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), working at height is one of the most common causes of workplace fatalities and major injuries. These can include instances where people have fallen from ladders, buildings or trees.
An employer’s obligations to their employees and other people under their control are covered by the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
Before work is commenced, a competent person needs to survey the job, ensuring the appropriate plans and supervision is in place. Workers require the relevant skills and experience to do the task, as well as the appropriate safety equipment when working at height.
Part of the planning process involves assessing the risks and completing a risk assessment. Consider the height of the job, the time needed and the condition of the ground surface.
The HSE advises that, where possible, working at height should always be avoided. If there is no alternative, steps should be taken to prevent falls, including minimising the distance and using the right equipment. There is also an obligation to consider protecting everyone at risk, known as collective protection, as well as personal protection measures.
Other key considerations include making sure all equipment being used is maintained properly, avoid fragile surfaces, take steps to avoid the risk from falling objects and consider emergency procedures.
Enquire about MEWP hire today
If you would like more information about hiring our CMC S23, please contact us today. Branching Out Tree and Garden Services has NPTC and Lantra qualified local tree surgeons who cover the North Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire area.