The Advantages of a Man Lift
Man lifts provide a safe and easy way to repair problems at areas which are very high to reach by other ways. Mechanical lifts enable workers to lift safely to an elevated work place. Often, man lifts are used by construction and service employees to complete work on buildings, light poles and other areas that are very up high to reach by other ways.
Safety
Taking safety into account is the main factor when operating a man lift. Ladders are not a practical choice for extreme heights and hence man lifts are the ideal alternative for these kinds of places. The majority of these machinery are outfitted with safety rails and emergency shut-off switches to make worker safety a top priority.
Range
Man lifts can reach certain heights that other machinery cannot reach. This machine was initially used to pick fruit, but has evolved to take on other tasks. For example, they are usually used to do finishing work in the construction industry and changing light bulbs. Commonly, man lifts could reach heights of around 20 to 100 feet.
There are smaller man lifts which could operate indoors to perform jobs in places like big office buildings, sports arenas and hotels. They can be powered with electricity. This eliminates the harmful fumes and the hazards associated with them.
Engine-Powered Boom Lifts
If personnel need to be transported to their height destination efficiently and quickly, an engine-powered boom lift is the answer. Boom lifts provide a wide range of mobility. These equipment could also be moved in a variety of directions. Boom lifts can also easily fit into narrow spaces. Each "joint" in the boom lift is controlled to adjust to various heights in order to place the worker exactly where she or he needs to be in order to get the job completed. The engine power system is what allows boom lifts to reach their full elevation in not a lot of time. Firefighters often use engine powered boom lifts when there are on a rescue mission and have to rapidly ascend to heights.