Looking to hire a boom lift, but don’t know if you need a licence to operate one? If so, you’ve come to the right place.

In this article, we’ll discuss whether you need a licence to operate a boom lift in Queensland, what it can be used for, the safety measures to follow when operating a boom lift and where to go when you need to hire quality equipment.

Do You Need a Licence to Operate a Boom Lift in Queensland? 

Like operating cherry pickers, you do need to complete training and receive licensing in order  to operate a boom lift in Queensland.

If you’re working at heights above 11m, you will need an additional licence indicating you’ve completed your high risk training.

Are There Age Restrictions on Obtaining Your Yellow Card (High Risk Licence)?

It’s important to note that each state and territory in Australia has certain restrictions regarding obtaining a yellow card if you’re under 18 years of age, and the ability you have to operate a boom lift.

In most circumstances, you can complete certain competencies related to your yellow card under the supervision of a licensed operator before turning 18, but you should always check this information with your Government authority before undertaking such work.

What Can Boom Lifts Be Used For? 

There are two main types of boom lifts – the telescopic boom lift and the articulating boom lift. Some of the most common reasons to hire a boom lift are when:

– building scaffolding
– installing and maintaining lighting
– completing signage installation or maintenance
– painting walls and ceilings
– working outdoors at heights

What to Be Aware of When Operating a Boom Lift 

When working around or with a boom lift, there are certain things you need to be aware of. This includes:

– never operating equipment without training and licencing
– keeping the base and circumference clear
– checking the weight capacity before use
– not using near power lines
– wearing the correct safety equipment at all times

When to Contact Performance Tower Hire 

If you require a boom lift hire service complete with a qualified operator, you should get in touch with our team at Performance Tower Hire today, or secure your online booking today.

Not only do we work with the best equipment in the industry so you can get your work done quickly and efficiently, we also only have highly qualified team members on staff so you can be certain your job will be completed to the highest standard, as safely as can be. 

Do You Need a Licence to Operate Equipment Hired from Performance Tower Hire? 

No, because all our equipment comes with a skilled, licensed operator so you don’t have to worry about a thing. 

Ready to organise your boom lift hire? Talk to our experienced team today.

Looking to hire a truck-mounted boom lift, but want to know just how high they go? If so, this is the article for you.

Truck mounted boom lifts are the highest elevated working platforms available on the Australian market. In this article, we will discuss how high a boom lift can go, how to choose the right height for your boom lift and where to go if you need a truck mounted boom lift.

How High Does a Boom Lift Go?

While boom lifts are considered to be the elevated working platform able to reach the highest of heights in the Australian industry, how high your boom lift goes will depend on the type of boom lift you hire.

The smallest boom lift reaches a height of (7m), whereas the largest go all the way up to 341 ft (104m).

How to Choose the Right Boom Lift (and Height) for Your Needs

There are several factors that go into ensuring you have the right boom lift (at the right height for your intended purposes. Here, we’ll discuss some of the things you really need to consider when choosing the right boom lift (and height) for you:

The Height You Need to Work At

It might seem obvious, but the height you need to work at is one of the major things you need to take into account when hiring a truck mounted boom lift. There’s no point in hiring the largest one on the market if you only need to reach heights of 40m.

Location & Access

Location and access also play a large part in determining the type of truck mounted boom lift you require. Our boom lifts are mounted on trucks so there needs to be access for them to set up safely and manoeuvre the lift without risking the safety of others.

Safety

While we’re on the topic, let’s talk about safety. There are many safety measures you are legally required to follow when operating a boom lift. You need to make sure you have the right safety equipment (and wear it) before operating the equipment and have the correct and proper training for the type of machine you are using…

Weight Capacity

The weight a boom lift can carry – be it one person or a couple of people – can be up to 600kg, depending on the type of boom lift you choose and other restrictions that may be in place.

As such, you need to be certain that you will not exceed this when using your boom lift. That’s why our equipment is fitted with load cells to ensure the capacity is not exceeded. Failure to do so may result in damaging your equipment as well as risking your own safety and that of others.

Intended Purpose

Boom lifts are only designed to carry workers, so if you need to lift a load not intended to be in the basket of the machine, you should make alternate arrangements.

Using a boom lift for something outside its intended purpose (as a crane, for instance) can result in damage and potential safety issues, especially if you consider the weight of the load you are trying to lift.

Why Use Performance Tower Hire When Sourcing Boom Lifts

In Queensland and Australia, there are many laws and restrictions governing the safe operation of a boom lift – even a truck-mounted boom lift like the ones we provide.

And even if you are licensed and able to operate the equipment, it can still be a dangerous thing.

When you work with Performance Tower Hire, however, you don’t have to worry about that. Our equipment is some of the best available on the market, ready to go when you need it complete with a highly trained and skilled operator so you can focus on the job at hand.

If you need a reliable, quality truck-mounted boom lift, or other hire equipment on your construction site, contact our experienced team today or make an online booking.

Truck Mounted boom lifts are one of the highest elevated working platforms in the industry, but just how safe are they?

In this article, we’ll discuss whether truck mounted boom lifts are safe, boom lift safety procedures, and where to go if you want to be certain the boom lift you’re hiring is safe.

What’s a Boom Lift?

We’ve discussed before what a boom lift is, but for the sake of this article, let’s briefly touch upon it again.

A truck mounted boom lift is the highest reaching elevated working platform available to the Australian market.

It’s ideal for working at extreme heights that other machinery cannot reach and commonly used for everything from painting tall buildings, to installing lighting in stadiums.

Are Boom Lifts Safe?

Because they are the type of machinery you use when working at extreme heights, their operation does come with a certain amount of risk – presumably much more than other elevated working platforms which only reach your average heights.

That said, with the right safety equipment and a fully qualified operator (such as those we have on staff at Performance Tower Hire), it is perfectly safe to use a boom lift.

What Do You Need to Be Aware of When Operating a Boom Lift?

There are several things you need to be aware of when operating a boom lift. In this section, we’ll discuss them briefly.

Safety & Qualifications

Safety is paramount when operating any elevated working platform, but it’s especially important when using a boom lift. To operate a boom lift safely, you must be fully trained and licensed according to state and federal protocols.

You must also wear a full body harness, hard hat, goggles and other safety equipment as dictated by Government regulations.

A huge consideration you should also make when operating a boom lift ties directly into safety and the safe operation of the machinery around power lines. Electricity is volatile and you must maintain a safe distance from power lines at all times when working with the assistance of this lift.

If you fail to do this, you risk putting yourself and others in harm’s way, which is not considered safe practice when operating a boom lift.

Be Aware of Your Surroundings

When operating a boom lift safely you should always be aware of your surroundings. This includes making sure the moving components of the boom lift are not likely to hurt anyone when it’s in operation.

If necessary, clear the area completely and remove any potential hazards, even if the risk of there being an issue is only minor.

Load Capacity & Limitations

Being a safe boom lift operator means adhering to all and any load capacity or load limitations you may have. It is especially important to check this if you are unfamiliar with the boom lift, or you haven’t worked with it in a while.

Don’t Use it Outside its Intended Purpose

This point ties into the previous one, but is worth singling out. Any elevated working platform – including a boom lift – is only intended to assist workers complete the tasks they need to perform at heights.

As such, they are not always designed to be used to carry equipment and supplies – this is the job of a crane.

How to Be Certain of Safety During Boom Lift Operation

As much as you try to avoid it, accidents can happen. In our opinion, there’s only one way you can be certain of safety while operating a boom lift: leave it to the experts at Performance Tower Hire.

All our hire equipment – from boom lifts to cherry pickers and everything in between – is thoroughly inspected and certified as safe before use. And we have a team of qualified, experienced operators you can trust to get your work done without worrying about safety.

To find out more about our boom lift hire options and the safety procedures we have in place, contact Performance Tower Hire today.