The Benefits of a Man Lift
Man lifts offer a safe and easy way to repair problems at places that are too high to reach by other ways. Mechanical lifts allow employees to lift safely to an elevated work location. Often, man lifts are utilized by construction and service employees to carry out work on light poles, buildings and other places which are very up high to reach by other methods.
Safety
Taking safety into consideration is the major factor when utilizing a man lift. Ladders are not a practical option for great heights and thus man lifts are the best alternative for these areas. Most of these machinery are outfitted with emergency shut-off switches and safety rails to make worker safety a top priority.
Range
Man lifts could reach certain heights that other machinery cannot reach. This equipment was initially used to pick fruit, but has evolved to take on other tasks. For example, they are commonly utilized to do finishing work in the construction business and changing light bulbs. Usually, man lifts could reach heights of about 20 to 100 feet.
Some man lift models are small enough to be brought indoors in order to raise workers to complete finishing structures in areas such as large office buildings, hotels and sports arenas. They can be powered with electricity. This eliminates the harmful fumes and their associated hazards.
Engine-Powered Boom Lifts
An engine-powered boom lift is the solution for employees who have to reach heights both quickly and efficiently. The boom lift allows for a much mobility, capable of moving in numerous directions. Boom lifts could also easily fit into narrow spaces. Each "joint" in the boom lift is controlled to adjust to various heights in order to position the worker exactly where she or he has to be to be able to get the task completed. The engine power system is what enables boom lifts to attain their full elevation in not a lot of time. Firefighters usually use engine powered boom lifts when there are on a rescue mission and have to quickly ascend to heights.