WHAT IS POWERED ACCESS?
Under the ‘Work at Height’ Regulations, employers have a duty of care to ensure that work at height is properly planned, appropriately supervised and carried out in a safe manner.
Choosing the right powered access equipment will provide a much more flexible, faster, cost-effective and, above all, safer alternative to traditional methods of working at height, such as ladders or scaffolding equipment.
Powered Access Boom Lift
Did you know that falls from ladders or scaffolding are responsible for over half of all the fatal injuries recorded in the construction industry?
Additional benefits to using powered access equipment include:
- The ability to complete projects within ever-tighter deadlines
- Full compliance with Health and Safety and Work at Height legislation
- Cost effective solutions with minimum labour
Powered Access Scissor Lift
There are a huge variety of machine variants available to suit all application requirements, regardless of the markets you are working in.
Choosing the right machine is the key to safe and efficient working practice. As an AFI customer your hire desk controller, or personal account manager are always on hand to provide expert advice that is specific to your individual requirements.
ABOUT MACHINES
Energy Sources
Powered access machines are available with a variety of power sources:
- Battery powered machines - used mainly inside existing buildings, where there is a requirement for quiet, emission-free machines.
- Diesel-powered equipment - often used externally where its greater power and traction enables a stable working-platform in rugged terrain and difficult conditions.
- Bi-energy machines – provide greater flexibility of application from a single machine.
Operation
Scissor, boom, and mast lifts are self-propelled for easy positioning and the work platform can be raised and lowered, either from the ground or from the elevated work platform.
Many models are designed to be driven safely in the elevated position, thus adding to their flexibility and increasing productivity.
Scissor Lifts?
Scissor lifts are used in a number of applications where a straight vertical lift is required and are available in a wide range of models with a variety of features e.g.:
- Narrow width units for restricted space applications
- Non marking tyres for use on internal floors
- 4 x 4 units for use on rough terrain
- Alternative power sources
Aerial and Handling Services Ltd offer a comprehensive range of models within our extensive modern fleet – available for hire or sale – if you can’t find what you are looking for on this website, it doesn’t mean we don’t have it - please contact us with your enquiry.
Boom Lifts
Boom lifts are designed with a telescopic or articulated boom, to provide sideways outreach, allowing the work platform to gain access around and over obstacles. Models are available in a huge variety of sizes and features e.g.:
- Working height of up to 40 metres
- Can be rotated around 360°
- Controlled from the work platform
- Alternative power sources
Aerial and Handling Services Ltd offer a comprehensive range of models within our extensive modern fleet – available for hire or sale – if you can’t find what you are looking for on this website, it doesn’t mean we don’t have it - please contact us with your enquiry.
