There are many 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 some articulating booms available that could pivot 360 degrees. Several lifts are designed to be built to mount onto the back of a pickup truck, onto a trailer or other flatbed trucks. Some models are controlled by the operator and self-propelled. Other manufactures build lifts to handle underground tunnels and hazardous environments like grain-processing facilities and petro-chemical facilities. These particular lifts can work in a place where there is a risk of explosive gases or dust particles in regular use.
How to Use the Manlift
A manlift is a particular kind of equipment used to hoist an individual on a platform to reach a high up place. These equipment are used for example to raise a construction worker who is trying to reach a building's second level. These kinds of industrial machinery can be very useful for doing jobs which are out of reach. As with any type of equipment, the safety risks need to be taken into consideration.
Prior to using the lift, personnel have 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 properly operate the equipment can be very dangerous for both the driver and anybody in the nearby vicinity.
The lift needs to be positioned on a surface that is level in order for it not to accidentally tip over and cause a fall. Steep slopes have to be avoided which exceed any limits 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.