The Benefits of a Man Lift
Man lifts offer a safe and easy method to fix problems at areas that are too high to reach by other ways. Mechanical lifts allow personnel to lift safely to an elevated work place. Usually, man lifts are used by service and construction employees to carry out work on buildings, light poles and other areas that are too up high to reach by other ways.
Safety
Taking safety into consideration is the major factor when using a man lift. Ladders are not a viable option for extreme heights and therefore man lifts are the perfect option for these areas. Most of these equipment are equipped with safety rails and emergency shut-off switches to make worker safety a main concern.
Range
Man lifts can reach heights that other equipment is not capable to. Initially utilized to pick fruit, the machinery has evolved to conquer many applications. For example, they are commonly used to do finishing work in the construction business and changing light bulbs. Typically, man lifts are capable of reaching heights of about 20 to 100 feet.
Some man lift models are small enough to be brought inside to be able to lift workers to complete finishing structures in areas such as large office buildings, sports arenas and hotels. They are capable of being powered with electricity. This eliminates the harmful fumes and the hazards associated with them.
Engine-Powered Boom Lifts
If personnel have to be transported to their height destination quickly and efficiently, an engine-powered boom lift is the solution. Boom lifts offer a wide range of mobility. These equipment can also be moved in various directions. Boom lifts could easily fit between narrow spaces as well. Each "joint" in the boom lift is controlled to adjust to different heights in order to place the worker precisely where he or she needs to be in order to get the task completed. The engine power system is what enables boom lifts to reach their full elevation quickly. Firefighters often use engine powered boom lifts when there are on a rescue mission and need to rapidly ascend to heights.