Wet Hire Versus Dry Hire: All You Need to Know
If you’ve come across the terms “wet hire” and “dry hire” when hiring machinery or equipment, but don’t know what they’re talking about, you’ve come to the right place.
In this article, we’ll explain what the term “wet hire” is versus “dry hire”, the benefits of a wet hire agreement and when to contact our team at Performance Tower Hire.
Dry Hire Versus Wet Hire: What’s It All Mean?
This is a good question, and one we’re asked fairly regularly as experts in our industry. It’s not as complicated as it may first seem. Let us explain.
Dry Hire is when you hire from a machinery or equipment hire company and need to operate it yourself. Sometimes you take care of the collection and transport of the machinery, but other times it’s delivered to your location and you take care of the rest.
You also need to be licensed when agreeing to a dry hire, so if there is no one qualified on site to operate your boom lift or cherry picker, you might have a problem on your hands.
Benefits of Wet Hire for Cherry Pickers & Boom Lifts
There are any number of advantages to entering a wet hire agreement for truck-mounted boom lifts and cherry pickers including:
– saves time and money
– no maintenance
– direct transportation
– fewer access issues
– lower risk
But the ones you really want to focus on are knowledgeability and safety. Because your operator is qualified and licensed in the machinery they’re working with, they’re more likely to know what they’re doing. They’re able to apply those critical thinking skills learned during training and adapt them to the situation they find themselves in, which is helpful for you and your team.
They also know all the relevant safety regulations that come with operating such equipment, and have what is necessary to get the job done without risking the safety of your workers.
When to Contact Performance Tower Hire
Why risk your team’s safety and security when you can get the job done efficiently and expertly with Performance Tower Hire’s wet hire options.
We have decades of experience in the industry and access to some of the best equipment around.
Contact us today at Performance Tower Hire to discuss your requirements or book your equipment online.
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How High Does a Boom Lift Go?
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.
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Are Boom Lifts Safe?
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.
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Do You Need a Licence to Operate a Cherry Picker?
One of the questions we’re asked as tower hire and safety specialists in our industry is whether or not you need a licence to operate a cherry picker. Here, we’ll tell you all we know.
No matter their industry, one of the questions we’re most frequently asked is if you need a licence to operate a cherry picker. In this article, we’ll discuss all your licensing requirements, restrictions and where to go when you need cherry picker hire services you can rely on.
Do You Need a Licence to Operate a Cherry Picker in Queensland?
You do require some form of licensing to operate a cherry picker in Queensland. If the cherry picker you are working with will be at a height of 11m or below, you only need a valid EWP yellow card to operate the machinery.
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?
Under 18 years of age and want to operate a cherry picker? Yellow card training and competencies can be issued to those aged 16 or 17 years old, but there are certain restrictions placed on your qualifications.
Once you turn 18, the restrictions are removed and you’re able to operate unsupervised.
When to Contact Performance Tower Hire
If you require a cherry picker 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.
Talk to our cherry picker hire experts today about booking our equipment.
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What Are Cherry Pickers?
If you’ve been wondering what cherry pickers actually are, how to choose the best type of cherry picker for your needs and where to go when you need a reliable cherry picker, you’ve found your answer in this article.
If you’re in or around the construction industry, there’s almost no doubt you would have heard the term “cherry picker”. But what is a cherry picker, which type of cherry picker is suitable for which purpose, when you might need a cherry picker, and when you should contact Performance Tower Hire. Here, we’ll reveal all.
What is a Cherry Picker?
Let’s start with the basics. What is a cherry picker?
While some may associate the term “cherry picker” with someone who picks cherries and other fruit, in terms of construction – particularly in Australia – a cherry picker is another word for an aerial lift platform or mobile elevating work platforms.
It has a vertical boom which is attached to a platform or bucket, in which a construction worker stands and is transported from place to place by the person operating the machinery.
At Performance Tower Hire, we specialise in supplying quality, reliable cherry pickers for hire to professionals who work in the construction industry. Since 2015, we’ve made the construction industry our business and pride ourselves on providing our customers with nothing less than the best.
How Many Types of Cherry Pickers Are There
There are a few different types of cherry pickers, which we will detail below.
Articulating or Truck MountedBooms
Cherry pickers with articulating booms are designed to reach areas that are a little trickier to get to. Truck mounted booms – the type we at Performance Tower Hire specialise in – do pretty much what it says on the box. They are pre-mounted to vehicles and therefore easy to transport from location to location.
Telescopic Booms
As inferred by the name, telescopic booms are great when you need to work at high up.
Spider Lifts
Spider lifts have an arm that is designed to go up and over buildings and other areas. They are particularly useful when you’re working over uneven terrain or in tight, difficult or restricted areas.
Common Uses for Cherry Pickers
Even though cherry pickers are commonly used in construction, there are a number of reasons why you might hire one for your workers. Some of the most common (aside from construction) include:
- Electrical sports field lighting
- Servicing utilities such as telephone and electrical wiring
- Filming and photography
- Arbor services
- Assisting emergency services
When to Contact Performance Tower Hire
Since 2015, the team at Performance Tower Hire have made the hiring of truck mounted travel tower equipment such as cherry pickers their core business business, but our experience doesn’t stop there. We can also assist with any other site equipment, from traffic control, crane hire and temporary fencing.
Combined, our staff members are some of the most knowledgeable and dedicated in the industry, and we’re passing that knowledge on to you every time you contact one of our experts.
We’re committed to providing you with nothing but the best equipment suited to your specific needs. There’s no one better than Performance Tower Hire when you need machinery to get the job done.
If you need to know more about hiring cherry pickers, or to arrange a booking, contact our reliable team today.
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