Falls from Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) continue to be a leading cause of serious injuries and fatalities in the access industry. Often, these incidents are not due to equipment failure, but rather human behavior.

Data from the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) reveals that operators frequently stand on platform guardrails to gain extra height, which is a common cause of falls.

Just a few extra inches. A moment’s overreach. The consequences can be life-changing.

Standard horizontal guardrails unintentionally create a “step,” tempting operators to reach further when under pressure.

At Navigator, we asked ourselves a critical question: Why design a system that can be climbed in the first place?

This is why every Navigator platform is equipped with our patented vertical anti-climb rail.

– No horizontal mid-rail to stand on.
– No built-in foothold.
– No opportunity to turn a guardrail into a ladder.

This mechanical solution addresses a significant industry problem. Safety should not solely depend on behavior; it should be designed into the system.

To see the difference our vertical anti-climb rail makes, contact sales@navigatorlifts.com to arrange a demo.

Let’s work together to make working at height safer.

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