Boom Lift Hire

What Makes Boom Lifts Special?

First, a quick introduction to the specialist terminology employed in access platform specifications. There are three fundamental platform types, defined by the lift type – scissor, mast and boom. Of course all three lift types provide up-down action.

Whilst mast lifts provide some limited sideways access by virtue of their offset cages, only boom lifts can deliver the fantastic flexibility demanded by many construction and maintenance requirements. Boom lifts have wheeled mounts for re-positioning, and many models are self-propelled. Vehicle-mounted units are a popular choice for multi-site or mobile operations. With a basket or cage mounted on a telescopic or articulated boom, these work platforms offer outstanding reach and access capabilities in a compact size.

With working heights from under 8m to over 40m, there is a boom lift for every need. What kind of application is suited to boom lifts? For almost every imaginable one, from factory and warehouse management through fruit-picking to the toughest construction jobs, boom lift hire will help to get the job done.

Boom Lift Hire versus Purchase

Unless the customer has regular day-to-day needs for the same boom lift access facilities, it is considerably cheaper to go for boom lift hire rather than purchasing the equipment. Along with the convenience of selecting exactly the right boom lift for the task in hand, the customer can also benefit from the experience and technical know-how of the supplier. With this expert guidance and technical advice, the customer can be confident of obtaining the very best access solution with minimal expense.

Choosing The Right Boom Lift

With boom lift hire it is essential to select the right product, bearing in mind the desired operating environment, working height, energy source and more.

Select an articulated boom lift where maximum outreach is necessitated, for example reaching over fixed objects, machinery and so on. Such machines are ideal for applications including plant and machinery maintenance, agricultural operations, and on-site maintenance. Telescopic boom lifts offer great stability and vertical reach but are less capable when presented with difficult access situations.

Every conceivable maximum working height is available. Working height is measured at the platform and varies by model from around 9m to over 40m. The true reach height is a little greater. It is generally quoted as 2m greater that platform height. Naturally it is advisable to consider the safety and comfort of the platform operative, perhaps selecting a generously proportioned boom lift to reduce the risk of injury and to facilitate efficient working practices.

Working At Height

Personnel working at height are at risk of injury or death from falls and accidents. Before committing to boom lift hire, note that operators and users of aerial work products such as boom lifts must undergo appropriate training and ensure that they operate the lift in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and all pertinent regulations. In the USA, reference should be made to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) for guidance. OSHA regulations cover every aspect of safety including fall-restraint measures, lift use and operation, maintenance, testing and repair.