Working safely at heights: elevators
Working at heights is very dangerous. When it comes to building larger structures, builders cope by erecting a massive scaffold. Professional scaffolding allows them to move safely around or inside the building under construction. The structure also makes it easier for them to transport building materials and tools to higher levels, thanks to the use of various types of cranes and booms. However, repairing a tall electricity pole or a minor fault on a building does not require erecting a huge scaffold. Then the use of a professional hoist is sufficient.
Purchase versus hire
Professional lifting platforms are quite expensive. That is why more and more companies are hiring them out. Renting lifts is much more economical especially for companies that use them occasionally. A company that borrows equipment from someone does not have to worry about regular servicing or faults that appear over time. These are problems for the owner. Lifts are very specialised pieces of equipment that can be expensive to service, and neglecting them can lead to tragedy. This is why many construction companies prefer to hire a working and reliable piece of equipment and then hand it back to the owner, rather than having to take on the complex maintenance and responsibility for even the smallest component.
Types of lift truck
When it comes to the lifts available for hire, it is likely that every hirer will find a model that is ideal for their task. In addition to the usual wheeled lifts, it is possible to hire a lift on a car trailer or even self-propelled lifts: electric and diesel. There is also a choice of lift arm ends: with baskets, where people can work safely, or open, so that goods can be conveniently transported upwards. The hirer can also choose how the platform rises. In this respect, scissor and telescopic lifts are the most popular, but other options are also available.