subject: Types Of Access Platforms For Internal Work [print this page] Most of the time we struggle to reach certain heights in our buildings. This is because we are either too short or the points are simply too high for us to reach. Similarly, someone may want to reach specific points of their house while making repairs but they find it difficult to do so. In this situation, it is best to acquire machinery that allows you to reach heights that are not normally accessible. The machinery most suitable for these types of task is an access platform. There are several types of access platforms so it is important to know the difference in order to choose the correct one for your task.
Boom Lifts
These lifts are available in all shapes and sizes. One distinguishing feature of the boom lifts from other types of access equipment is their jointing. This allows the user to move them from side to side and from one point to another. However, not all boom lifts are suitable for internal work. The self-propelled boom lifts are the best for indoor tasks. This is because they are small and allow their operator to move them from one point to another while operating in the basket. Self-propelled boom lifts are a quick and effective way to reach hard-to-access areas such as the roof. Moreover, they offer the user the opportunity to work continuously without having to worry about stopping. You can set these lifts to reach various heights.
Chair Lifts
Chair lifts are another type of access platform used in internal work. They are available for almost all kinds of people. For instance, disabled people use wheelchair lifts while old people use the normal chair lifts. They specifically make it possible for people to access platforms that they would not be able to reach using the previously available means such as the stairs. Elderly people find this chair very helpful and easy to use for their mobility purposes. Chair lifts can access almost any point of the house.
Ladders
Ladders have been used for many years as a reliable access platform. Their use today is still employed to access high points on walls and for roofs. Technology has also allowed for the creation of special types of ladders such as hydraulic ladders that can access points of up to 300 feet above the ground. The latest modification of this invention includes the ladder that folds away. It can shrink to a manageable size for various workmen who need to save space.
