4 Useful Applications: Scissor Lifts for Hire

When business managers look at scissor lifts for hire, it can be easy to focus on very narrow applications. This is natural; when we hire equipment, it’s usually because we have a particular role that they need to fill. However, a scissor lift is an extremely versatile piece of equipment, and it can be used in many ways that may not be immediately obvious. Let’s take a closer look at four useful applications for hired scissor lifts.

1. Building Maintenance

When you undertake building maintenance there are aspects of the work that needs to be carried out off the ground. There are many of these tasks, such as hanging banners, pouring concrete, changing lights, accessing utilities, laying bricks and changing signs. A scissor lift is a popular choice for these tasks because it can easily be used inside or outside as required. A scissor lift is also mobile, so it can be easily and safely moved from job to job. Some buildings where a scissor lift would be especially handy for maintenance, are schools, hospitals, churches, and libraries.

2. Construction Sites

A construction site often needs a versatile and mobile solution for lifting safely. A scissor lift is perfect in this role; if the ground is uneven, the lift can be configured to operate on uneven terrain. The two typical uses for a scissor lift in a construction environment, are: general contracting and renovation contracting. This provides you with a stable platform that can safely lift multiple workers and their associated tools and/or materials at the same time. This is a safe way to work at height, although a safety harness should still be worn at all times.

3. Shipping Hubs

Wherever there are busy shipping hubs, there will be some need to perform a delivery at height. The scissor lift is ideal in this role; deliveries can be carried out at various heights and carrying different weights that could not be lifted by hand. As the need requires, the scissor lift can be moved to a more busy area to keep the deliveries on schedule.

4. Changing and Maintaining Signs

From individual businesses with a single location up to property management companies with a much broader scope of operation, signs are important. These signs can change often; a scissor lift can provide a safe way to remove older signs and install new ones, Some typical building sign applications, include: storage facilities, garages, utility companies, and parking structures.

If you are looking for scissor lifts for hire, get in touch with us here at Access Hire. We supply a wide selection of high quality equipment, including a useful scissor lift rental. We can deliver your chosen rental equipment anywhere, and we offer ongoing support with maintenance and repairs included. We can also help with any training that’s required to ensure that your workforce and the public are safe. Our team is standing by to advise you on our scissor lift hire rates, and we 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.