Mobile Access Tower Hire

Carrying out building, maintenance or repair work at height is a dangerous undertaking when attempted using ladders.

A mobile access tower is a far better way to provide temporary access. Unlike ladders, mobile access tower hire provides you with a sturdy horizontal work area and much greater safety.

Access tower hire provides a cheaper and more flexible alternative to conventional scaffolding which is bulky, expensive, difficult to transport and slow to prepare. Access towers are highly portable and easy to transport. Once on site, they are quick and easy to assemble. No special tools are needed. Some brands use color-coded components for even easier construction. Their convenient castor movement means that re-positioning is virtually effortless.

For jobs that require indoor working or access to narrow work locations such as hallways and side elevations, a narrow-width access tower is the ideal access solution.

Rent Or Buy?

Unless the tower is likely to be in regular use for many months, mobile access tower hire is considerably less expensive than outright purchase. It is perfect for users who have one-off or occasional requirements.

Not only does mobile access tower hire provide the most cost-effective access solution, the customer also benefits from the reassurance that that the product has been correctly maintained and safety-checked by the supplier’s qualified technicians. The supplier is also a great source of technical advice and training.

Mobile access tower hire may include delivery and collection and 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 important. The supplier’s knowledge of the range of products available with mobile access tower hire and their experience and knowledge enable the user to make an informed choice.

Mobile Access Tower Hire Guide

Use this quick-reference guide to help select the right mobile access tower for your needs.

If the job demands access to limited spaces, passing through single doorways or indoor working then select a narrow-width model of 0.85m or even 0.65m width. For other applications select a standard width of 1.45m.

Mobile access tower height is generally specified in 1m or 1.5m increments. Some manufacturers refer to the height of the topmost platform but others refer to the height of the handrail. With access tower hire, you have the opportunity to choose the product which best suited to the task. Allow an extra 1m above the handrail height for working headroom, or an extra 2m above the top platform height.

Select the most appropriate platform length. The larger 2.5m length provides more work-space and comfort and will require fewer descents and re-positioning. For smaller tasks and for working in restricted spaces, hire an access tower with 1.8m platform length.

Safety When Working At Height

Personnel working at height are at risk of injury or death from falls and accidents. When considering mobile access tower hire, it is essential to be aware of the relevant regulations and safety issues. All personnel using the tower must have received the training mandated in their particular country. Safety regulations also cover the maintenance and assembly of the product. It is also important to be aware of the wind speed and safe working load (SWL) limitations of the product. 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.