The Benefits of a Man Lift
Man lifts provide an easy and safe way to fix problems at places that are very high to reach by other ways. Mechanical lifts enable workers to lift safely to an elevated work location. Often, man lifts are used by service and construction employees to perform work on buildings, light poles and other places that are too up high to reach by other means.
Safety
Taking safety into account is the main factor when operating a man lift. Ladders are not a viable option for extreme heights and hence man lifts are the ideal choice for these types of areas. The majority of these equipment are equipped with emergency shut-off switches and safety rails to make worker safety a main concern.
Range
Man lifts could reach certain heights which other machines cannot reach. This equipment was initially used to pick fruit, but has evolved to take on other tasks. For example, they are normally used to do finishing work in the construction business and changing light bulbs. Usually, man lifts could reach heights of 20 to 100 feet.
There are smaller man lifts which could operate indoors to carry out jobs in places like big office buildings, hotels and sports arenas. They are capable of being 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 answer. Boom lifts offer a wide range of mobility. These equipment could also be moved in a variety of directions. Boom lifts can easily fit between narrow spaces as well. Each "joint" in the boom lift is controlled to adjust to different heights to be able to place the worker precisely where he or she should be in order to get the task done. The engine power system is what enables boom lifts to attain their full elevation in not a lot of time. Firefighters usually make use of engine powered boom lifts when there are on a rescue mission and need to rapidly ascend to heights.