Nationwide Platforms Limited

Nationwide Platforms is the UK’s market-leading powered access rental company with c. 12,500 platforms available from 30 depots across the country. It is also the largest provider of powered access training in Europe with more instructors, training centres and experience in delivering courses than anyone else.  

At the show, the company will be exhibiting a European first with its virtual reality training simulator for powered access operators. Developed in partnership with Serious Labs, the VR units fully complement IPAF training by providing boom and scissor lift operators training in a safe and controlled environment.  

Each VR unit comprises a replica access platform basket and control panel as well as a full-motion-tracking VR headset and actuator motion base that realistically mimic the sensation of operating a boom and scissor lift.

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