The Benefits of Aerial Lifts
If you’re doing a big job, you need the right equipment. An aerial lift, designed to lift workers, tools, and materials, can be a handy tool for many types of job sites. At Synergy Equipment of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, we’ve created this brief guide to help you understand the benefits of aerial lifts. And if you’re in need of equipment to rent or buy, please come see us - our friendly and professional team will be happy to work with you to find the best tools for your job.
The Basics
An aerial lift is just what it says on the tin - it’s a machine with a lifting mechanism that can raise people, equipment, and tools up to various heights to tackle, for example, tree cutting, power line work, and similar jobs. They are designed to facilitate operator mobility and flexibility, and that’s great for improving the efficiency of your job. Lifts can also help you reach those hard to access areas on your work site with ease and safety. These machines come in a variety of models, lift heights, sizes, and applications, suitable for indoor or outdoor jobs.
Aerial lifts are used in a variety of industries - manufacturing, maintenance, real estate, warehouse, construction, painting, tree trimming, and many others. They are a versatile and sometimes essential tool for getting the job done.
Safety
Safety is key when you’re lifting a worker or a piece of equipment up to dangerous or deadly heights. Today’s lifts generally come with cutting-edge safety features and design elements. For example, slip-resistant surfaces and high guardrails help prevent workers falling out of lifts. Stabilizing systems and emergency backups further enhance a lift’s safety. It’s critical that anyone working on an aerial lift have proper training and perform all safety checks prior to use - checking that, for instance, the lift structure, hydraulic and electrical systems, and emergency systems are ready to go. It’s also important to check the job site for hazards and make sure everyone on site is aware of the safety procedures around using the aerial lift.
Some Examples
To give you an idea of how you might use an aerial lift, here are some examples of applications and uses of lifts that are common in various industries.
In construction and building maintenance, workers often use these machines to reach areas that are too high or too difficult for traditional equipment to reach. A construction site might have an articulating or telescoping boom lift for installing and repairing ductwork, accessing wiring, or other such tasks. Some lifts are designed to be used on uneven ground, making them ideal for building sites that haven’t been fully graded.
Aerial lifts are also used to inspect bridges or other tall structures that cannot be otherwise accessed. These machines are great for transporting inspectors and other workers up to the bridge’s structure to check for cracks, deformations, and other possible safety hazards and make sure the bridge is safe for drivers and pedestrians.
Window washers who don’t want to be tethered to a floating platform can also use an aerial lift as an alternative. These machines can hoist window washers many floors above the street, helping to keep those skyscraper windows looking shiny and clear.
You might have also seen something called a “cherry picker” - that’s an aerial lift designed for use in orchards to reach and harvest fruit. These machines are designed to be narrow enough to fit between rows of trees and navigate tricky terrain, making the job easier and saving money in the process.
These are just some examples of how an aerial lift can help make your job easier, safer, and more efficient. If you’d like to discuss your aerial lift needs, please come to Synergy Equipment, where our friendly and professional team will help you find exactly the equipment you’ll need. We look forward to seeing you!