There are several kinds of articulating lifts. The selection is quite extensive. There is a man lift designed pretty much for every different kind of application. There are some articulating booms available which can pivot 360 degrees. Several lifts are designed to be built to mount onto a trailer, onto the back of a pickup truck or other flatbed trucks. Some models are controlled by the operator and self-propelled. Other manufactures make lifts to deal with underground tunnels and hazardous environments like petro-chemical facilities and grain-processing plants. These specialized lifts can work in a place where there is a risk of dust particles or explosive gases in regular operations.
How to Utilize the Manlift
A manlift is a specialized type of machinery utilized to raise an individual on a platform to reach a high up area. These types of machinery are used for example to lift a construction worker who is attempting to reach a building's second floor. These kinds of industrial machinery can be very useful for doing jobs that are out of reach. As with any type of machinery, the safety risks have to be considered.
Before utilizing the lift, personnel need to go through proper training. If the training is not performed correctly, it is a much greater possibility for an accident to occur. Any ignorance on how to operate the equipment correctly can be very dangerous for both the operator and anyone close by.
The lift should be utilized on level surfaces to keep it from accidentally falling and tipping over. Steep slopes must be avoided that exceed any restrictions specified by the manufacturer. For additional safety, it is suggested that the brakes are set, even if the machine is resting on a level slope.