The Benefits of Utilizing a Man Lift
Man lifts offer an easy and safe method to fix problems at places that are very high to reach by other means. Mechanical lifts allow workers to lift safely to a high work place. Normally, man lifts are used by construction and service personnel to complete work on buildings, light poles and other areas that are very up high to reach by other means.
Safety
The main factor when using a man lift is of course taking safety into account. Ladders are not a viable choice for extreme heights and therefore man lifts are the ideal alternative for these areas. Most of these machines are equipped with emergency shut-off switches and safety rails to make worker safety a main concern.
Range
Man lifts could reach certain heights that other machinery cannot reach. This machinery was first used to pick fruit, but has evolved to take on other jobs. For example, they are normally used to do finishing work in the construction industry and changing light bulbs. Usually, man lifts are capable of reaching heights of around 20 to 100 feet.
Some man lift models are small enough to be brought inside to be able to lift employees to complete finishing structures in areas such as 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 workers need to be transported to their height destination efficiently and quickly, an engine-powered boom lift is the solution. Boom lifts provide a wide range of mobility. These equipment can also be moved in various directions. Boom lifts could easily fit between narrow spaces too. Each "joint" in the boom lift is controlled to adjust to various heights to be able to position the worker precisely where he or she must 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 usually use engine powered boom lifts when there are on a rescue mission and need to quickly ascend to heights.