Sometimes, choosing to rent a bucket truck instead of buying one is the smarter decision. This is especially true if you will no longer have a need for the truck after one or two jobs.
Bucket trucks come in all shapes and sizes, which can make it difficult to choose which truck to rent. To avoid work-related accidents and help you find the right truck for the job, keep the following factors in mind:
Bucket Size
Some buckets can only accommodate one person, while others can accommodate two people at the same time. Make sure you get the carrying capacity correct. Overloading a bucket can easily increase the risk of an employee falling off.
Maximum Height
According to OSHA safety guidelines, using ladders within a bucket is a strict no-no. That said, make sure that the bucket truck can reach the height your employees need to reach to do their job effectively.
Once you’ve determined the requisite maximum height and bucket size your rental truck needs, feel free to see which bucket trucks catch your eye. However, you should also make sure to check how responsive the bucket controls are before leaving the rental service’s lot. Time is money, and you definitely don’t want to be bothered to drive back to the service because there is something wrong with the truck.
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