Is a Scissor Lift for Hire Your Best Option

Sometimes, when a client is considering scissor lift hire rates, they can lose sight of what they need to achieve. There are actually many different types of aerial work platforms available, and not every one will suit your specific needs. Understanding the nature of the work you need to carry out and matching that to the right platform is essential. At Access Hire, we work closely with our clients to make sure that they get the correct platform. Let’s take a closer look at some work platforms and what they are well suited to.

General Principles

Safety has to be the number one concern. Choosing the wrong platform could put people at risk, and this is unacceptable in the modern working environment. When work is carried out at height, there are operations that need to be performed that has distinct requirements. Here are a couple of examples: construction work is often carried out on rougher terrain, and facility maintenance work may have to occasionally work indoors. The type of tasks that you need to complete and the environment you will be working in will dictate the correct platform to suit your needs.

Aerial Platform Selection

There are six key questions that you will an answer to when choosing an appropriate aerial work platform.

• What is the maximum height that you will need to work at?• How much weight will the platform need to carry?• What is the terrain like, rough or even?• Can you reach up vertically or will you need extra flexibility to move up to and over the work area?• What are the maximum dimensions of the platform? (Useful to know if you need to work in a tight space).• Will you be working indoors, outdoors or both?

Answering all of these questions will allow you to narrow down your search to the aerial work platforms that will work for you. When you’re considering any maximum weight don’t forget to factor in the worker or workers that will be on the platform. When you consider the required heights, allow for the reach of your workers; overextending their reach from the platform is very dangerous.

The Scissor Lift

The scissor lift is the best known and most frequently used type of work platform. It is a vertical lift that can go up and down in a single direction. The size of the lift is usually perfectly aligned with the base, and it can carry equipment and personnel as required. There are a number of scissor lifts available with differing heights, weight capacity, and maneuverability options.

If you’re looking for scissor lifts for hire, get in touch with us here at Access Hire. We supply a wide selection of flexible aerial work platforms including scissor lifts. We are committed to providing our clients with ongoing maintenance and repairs even in remote locations. Our staff is trained to deliver equipment, efficiently and cost effectively. Our team is standing by to discuss your project needs in more detail, and they will be happy to answer any further questions that you may have.

Access Hire Australia is a specialist division of Access Group Australia that facilitates the hiring, selling, servicing and transportation of boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers, all-terrain forklifts, generators and lighting towers.