application study for our customers so that the best
suitable machine can be suggested to them. The nature
of job to be done, area of operation; indoor or outdoor,
working height required, outreach, working envelope,
etc. All such details are required in selecting suitable
access equipment,” says Ray. For example, in case of
indoor application definitely an electric or battery
operated machine is required, whilst for construction
work outdoor preferably a rough terrain machine would
be required. In case of dual application i.e. both indoor
and outdoor a suitable electric machine is needed.According to Bambhaniya, if you need to hire access
equipment because you’ve got a job that has to be
performed at height therefore, the height of the job
is the biggest factor to be considered because the
equipment that you would pick won’t be useful if it
can’t reach the required height. Each type of accessequipment is designed to safely reach a specific height,
so make sure you select something that can safely
reach your maximum working height and maximum
lift capacity you will require. What’s the maximum
number of people you will need to work at height from
your access platform at the same time? What tools
will they be working with? It is important for you to
think through these important questions and answer
them accordingly as they will impact the safety of your
equipment during operation. Hire access equipment
that can safely support the weight of all people you
will need to work at height simultaneously together
with their work tools.Latest models and technology
All major manufacturers of AWPs are constantly striving
to update the technology in their machines not only
to keep up with the changing needs of the customers
but also to make the machines more user-friendly and
efficient and ensure optimum level of safety while in
operation.Each of our models and variant have their own USP,
but one of the many distinguishing notable features is
in the lower ground control box of our new generation
articulating and telescopic booms. Incorporated with
the Haulotte ACTIV’ Screen in the ground control panel
will enable the user to get all details of performance and
related parameter at the touch of a button. Further, any
fault diagnosis can also be done on this screen, which
gives a pictorial description of the nature and location
of the fault. This tremendously helps in reducing the
downtime of the machine and any intervention can be
done in the shortest possible time.RCMME pRoCuREMEnt guidElinEs
Well maintained access equipment
can help in preventing unwanted
situations on site. In this context, even
the uptime of equipment becomes a
critical factor for productivity.
Anil Lingayat, Executive Vice President &
Business Head, Godrej Material Handling,
Godrej & BoyceThe number of workplace injuries
and illnesses has remained constant
for years. Keeping workers safe and
protecting them against accidents
and injuries should be the top
priority for all business owners.
Rohit Bambhaniya, Marketing Manager,
New Age Construction Equipment
Engineering Company24 B2BPurchase July 2019