Access Tower Hire Benefits

A Cost-Effective Access Solution

Access towers are perfectly suited to both commercial and domestic use. Access tower hire benefits all users who have specific one-off or occasional requirements or

whose needs change according to the task at hand. Access tower hire offers the most cost-effective and convenient solution. It is considerably less expensive than outright purchase.

Working at height demands safety, comfort and ease of use. To achieve this, it is essential to select the right access tower for each particular task. With access tower hire the customer is able to pick the most appropriate model from a huge range of alternatives.

Customer Support

Access tower hire benefits the customer with an affordable solution, and it also carries with it the assurance that the product has been safety-checked by experienced and properly qualified personnel. The customer also has the opportunity to benefit from technical advice and training from the supplier. Access tower hire benefits can include delivery and collection if desired. The supplier may also offer an option to erect the tower on site.

Whilst safety is of paramount importance, user comfort and ease of use must also be catered for. Correct access tower selection is critical to suit each particular application.

The enormous range of products available is one of the access tower hire benefits. Access tower hire customers will of course spend a great deal of time working at height, so their safety is of the utmost importance. The hire outlet’s staff will have specialist technical experience and knowledge and this will enable the user to make an informed choice.

Keeping Safety In Mind

Personnel working at height are at risk of injury or death from falls and accidents. Before enjoying access tower hire benefits, you need to be aware that professional operators and users are obliged to undertake appropriate training and to ensure that they always operate the equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and all appropriate regulations. In the USA, reference should be made to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) for guidance.

Safety issues include such things as fall protection and the use lanyards, harnesses and fall arrestors. The safety of bystanders is also of concern. As it is impossible to cover all safety issues here, consult your rental outlet or local regulator for further guidance.

In the United Kingdom, the appropriate legislation is known as the Work at Height Regulations 2005. The Advisory Committee on Work at Height Training (ACWAHT) requires access platform users to have accredited training covering the principles of fall protection, work hazard recognition and hazard reporting.

The association known as PASMA (the Prefabricated Access Suppliers and Manufacturers Association) accredits training courses for access tower users. Courses cover access tower assembly, stability, safe use, repositioning, inspection, maintenance and dismantling. Please contact PASMA for details.

In other countries, please be sure that the appropriate local regulations are known, understood and adhered to. In the first instance it may be useful to ask your hire outlet for details of your regulatory authority.