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4 Reasons To Rent A Scissor Lift

5 January 2021 by Joann Freeman

Some areas that need to be worked on or maintained can be out of reach. Workers need access to specialized equipment in order to safely access these areas.

One piece of equipment that can be beneficial when you need to access a work area located high above the ground is a scissor lift.

Renting a scissor lift for your next project offers you access to a number of benefits that your work crew wouldn't be able to enjoy without the use of a scissor lift.

1. Maximize Safety

Your workers have the option to use a wide range of equipment when it comes to accessing vertical work areas. Many of these options can be very dangerous if they are used incorrectly. Scaffolding can fail, and ladders can topple over. These equipment failures can result in serious injury.

A scissor lift provides a safe and secure way to access vertical work areas.

Crew members can be strapped into a safety harness while working on a scissor lift. The platform of a scissor lift always remains level and stable, which helps to reduce the odds of a crew member taking a fall. Scissor lifts can also eliminate user errors since they are very easy to operate.

You will be able to maximize the safety of your work area when you make the choice to rent a scissor lift for your next project.

2. Maximize Mobility

One of the reasons crews in a wide range of industries rely on scissor lifts is the mobility these pieces of equipment offer. A scissor lift is a compact piece of machinery. The compact design of a scissor lift makes these heavy-duty machines easier to transport to and from your worksite.

You will be able to easily navigate within a small workspace, and you can access work areas located within tight spaces. Other platform systems cannot offer the same range of mobility that a scissor lift provides.

If you anticipate minimal space will be available while working on your next project, rent a scissor lift to help maximize mobility.

3. Maximize Efficiency

Efficiency is often an important factor when it comes to determining the success of a project. Renting a scissor lift can be a great way to maximize the efficiency of your crew members in the future.

Scissor lifts can be customized to meet your unique needs. You can ask for a specific platform size, maximum extension height, and a tilting platform when renting a scissor lift.

The platform itself is typically large enough to accommodate your crew members and the materials they need to complete their assigned tasks. Having essential materials and tools within reach while working on vertical spaces significantly reduces the amount of time your crew will spend retrieving these materials and tools on an individual basis.

Since scissor lifts make it possible for crew members to work for an extended period of time without having to stop and source tools or materials, the overall efficiency of your project will increase.

4.  Maximize Accessibility

Vertical work areas can be in a location that might not be accessible using traditional tools and equipment. Scaffolding can only be erected on a flat surface, and ladders can only offer safe access to work areas at certain heights.

A scissor lift has the ability to make all vertical surfaces available to your crew members. You won't have to worry about a ladder becoming unstable because your work area is located at an odd angle or height when you rent a scissor lift.

You can also operate a scissor lift on ground that isn't completely level, giving you the ability to streamline the completion of your project without sacrificing safe access to vertical workspaces.

Contact a heavy equipment rental company to learn more.

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