Access Platform Hire Birkenhead
What Is An Access Platform?
An access platform is exactly what you’d expect – it’s a platform that gives you access to heights that you wouldn’t usually be able to reach. There are different types of access platforms out there, but at Cherry Picker Hire Wirral, we use cherry pickers. Cherry pickers are mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and are used in any industry – from construction to the filming industry.
You should always consider health and safety when working with access platforms – our cherry pickers can reach heights of up to 20 metres, which is the equivalent of the sixth floor of a building. Falling from that height can be fatal, so health and safety should be at the forefront of your mind at all times.
Cherry pickers use a hydraulic lifting system – they have a telescopic arm that raises and gets into the position you require for your task. At the end of the arm there is a platform for you to sit/ stand in with enough room for your tools and equipment.
There are different types of cherry picker – you can find telescopic and straight booms, which are perfect for achieving great heights. You can also find articulating or jointed booms, which enable you to reach those difficult to reach spots. Spider lifts or compact crawler lifts have an up and over reach, which is also perfect for accessing tough spots.
Cherry pickers can be easily transported – to transport towable booms, you just need a trailer hitch. This makes them easily accessible and perfect for quick jobs.
Access Platform Purposes
Cherry pickers get their name from their previous function – historically they would be used to pick cherries from the tops of trees. Cherry pickers revolutionized the fruit-picking process, and have since been modified to complete countless tasks.
Cherry pickers are used in a wide variety of industries. They are popular in construction as they are far cheaper than the cost of scaffolding, and far less time consuming. With our quality access platform hire services, you can get to the height you need to be in a matter of minutes.
Many people use cherry pickers for cleaning windows and the outside of buildings. In fact, when you use our access platform hire services, we can also provide you with a jet wash to make any cleaning tasks easier. Whether you need to remove graffiti, wash your roof, or simply give the outside of your home or business a clean, we’re your local go-to.
Our services can also be useful if you need to paint buildings – have you ever tried carrying paint pots up a ladder? It’s a tough task – and can be a dangerous one. Cherry pickers are the optimal solution, as you can bring your painting equipment up with you. If you need to clean out your gutter or wash your roof, we can also provide you with a roofer to take the task off your hands.
The filming industry often uses cherry pickers to film from higher angles – have you ever seen a marathon being filmed from a birds eye view? Chances are, the angle was achieved by using a cherry picker. Cherry pickers can also be adjusted remotely, which is ideal for the filming industry.
You may be surprised to know that rescue workers in the emergency services often use cherry pickers. This is especially useful in the case of fire, as firefighters can save multiple people at once from various different stories.
Access Platform Hire Birkenhead
Based in Birkenhead, we know the Wirral and the surrounding areas like the back of our hands – so whether you require our services in Birkenhead, Liverpool, Wallasey, Chester, Ellesmere Port, or any of the surrounding areas, we can be on hand with our quality access platform hire services.
We take things one step further – we don’t just provide the machine. To ensure health and safety and to take the weight off your shoulders, we also provide a trained professional driver and operator with our cherry pickers.
Health and safety is imperative when working at heights, so rest assured we take health and safety seriously. From our friendly customer service to our competitive prices, Cherry Picker Hire Wirral is the best business for your cherry picker needs.