There are several types of articulating lifts. The selection is fairly extensive. There is a man lift designed pretty much for every different type of application. There are different types of articulating booms available that could 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. Several models are self-propelled and controlled by the operator. Other manufactures build lifts to deal with underground tunnels and hazardous settings like petro-chemical plants and grain-processing plants. These specialized lifts can function in a venue where there is a risk of dust particles or explosive gases during regular operations.
How to Use the Manlift
The manlift is specially made to raise a person upon a platform, reaching to a high up area. These types of equipment are used for instance to raise a construction worker who is trying to reach the second level of a building. These kinds of industrial machinery could be very handy for doing jobs which are out of reach. As with any type of machinery, the safety risks must be considered.
Correct training has to be completed before using the lift. It is a much greater possibility for an accident to potentially happen if the training has not been performed correctly. Any ignorance on how to use the machine properly could be really dangerous for both the driver and anyone close by.
The lift needs to be placed on a surface that is level in order for it not to accidentally tip over and cause a fall. Steep slopes must be avoided which exceed any limits specified by the manufacturer. For extra safety, it is recommended that the brakes are set, even if the machinery is resting on a level slope.