Amid global climate challenges, the United Kingdom is taking significant strides towards a net zero economy. A recent report unveils remarkable growth,... Read More >>
April 18th, 2024
The right mobile access equipment can make working at elevated heights significantly safer and more efficient but only when it is properly maintained.... Read More >>
March 28th, 2024
A self-drive cherry picker is a convenient alternative for those who need access to elevated heights but do not have experience operating specialised... Read More >>
March 28th, 2024
A truck mount is an access platform installed on a truck chassis, specially adapted with outriggers for improved stability. It is also one of the most... Read More >>
March 28th, 2024
What Is LOLER, And Why Was It Introduced? LOLER, or Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, were put in place to make lifting tools and... Read More >>
February 13th, 2024
Also known as knuckle booms, articulating boom lifts are aerial platforms for accessing hard-to-reach locations at elevated heights. Most models feature a... Read More >>
February 13th, 2024
Considering how fast technology changes, hiring a cherry picker on a contract basis makes more sense than purchasing new equipment outright for most businesses.... Read More >>
February 13th, 2024
Falls from height is one of the leading causes of workplace deaths in the UK. According to the HSE Statistic Report 2020, 111 workers died in the country... Read More >>
February 13th, 2024
Telescopic booms only really refer to specific machines like straight sticks? Would using MEWPS be better? Construction companies often rely on telescopic boom... Read More >>
February 13th, 2024
Designed especially for elevated work requiring extended vertical and horizontal outreach, a telescopic boom lift gets the worker straight to the source where... Read More >>
February 13th, 2024
Electric rough terrain scissor lifts are some of the most capable machines on the market. Thanks to decades of innovation, these can go toe-to-toe with many... Read More >>
January 16th, 2024
Hypothermia is one of those conditions that many associate with freezing temperatures - Scott’s expedition to the South Pole and the film Titanic spring to... Read More >>
November 21st, 2023
Access platforms, such as telehandlers, articulating booms, scissor lifts, and cherry pickers can seem like a big investment when you are on the lookout for... Read More >>
September 25th, 2023
UTN Training (a part of AFI Rentals) is an accredited IPAF and PASMA Working at Height training provider with 21 dedicated training centres throughout... Read More >>
September 25th, 2023
The government and industry have launched a plan to eliminate 78% of diesel machinery from UK construction sites by 2035. The Zero Diesel... Read More >>
July 6th, 2023
We Build the Future, a UK construction charity, has launched a campaign to promote sun safety in the construction sector. The move aims to mitigate the... Read More >>
June 19th, 2023
When working at height, you have a legal responsibility to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others. Because of this, there are numerous... Read More >>
May 25th, 2023
The demand for telehandler hire is increasing in the UK construction industry due to their flexibility in handling, lifting, transporting, and situating... Read More >>
May 25th, 2023
Access platform hire refers to the rental of equipment used for accessing elevated or hard-to-reach areas, such as scaffolds, cherry pickers, scissor lifts,... Read More >>
April 13th, 2023
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is a global not-for-profit organization that sets safety and training standards for powered access... Read More >>
April 12th, 2023
Maximizing Your Jobsite Efficiency: Understanding the Benefits and Uses of Telehandler Rentals Telehandler rentals are becoming increasingly popular as a... Read More >>
March 16th, 2023
