Basket lift for live work

Work on electrical installations and devices is usually carried out with the voltage turned off, but sometimes it is necessary to carry out certain activities "under curlease". Then the use of a special one is a huge convenience basket lift for live work. What features should such a lift have and when is it worth using? Let's check!

Fig. Live work require appropriate security and compliance with specific procedures to increase employee safety.

Working under voltage – what should you remember?

According to standards, working under voltage is one during which the employee has contact with live parts or reaches with any part of the body or with tools, elements of equipment or equipment into the zone work under voltage.
Work on live electrical installations must be carried out under direct supervision authorized persons. Employees should receive security measures and detailed andninstruction regarding the division and sequence of planned works.
To exercise work under voltage employees should be equipped with tools for electricians intended to carry out this type of tasks, incl insulated tools. If work is to be carried out at height, use lifts equipped with an insulated work basket.
Performing workers work under electrical voltage should have a range of security measures at their disposal, including:

• insulating and handling rods,
• insulating rods for installing earthing devices,
• insulating measuring sticks,
• tongs and insulating holders for fuses,
• voltage indicators,
• personal protective equipment (gloves, shoes, dielectric boots, insulating protective helmets),
• insulating bridges,
• rubber rugs and rugs,
• insulated tools, 
• portable protective earthing devices etc.

Basket lift for electrical work – what should it have?

Basket lift is the perfect solution to carry out electrical works, including installation, maintenance work and repairs of electrical infrastructure elements. However, please remember that work involving electrical installations requires the use of appropriately adapted equipment insulated lifts. Insulated basket lifts ensure operator safety even when work is carried out on high-voltage installations.

Working height of the lift

A basket lift for live work has a specific purpose working area, which consists of two quantities - maximum working reach and maximum working height. In the first case, it is the lateral distance from the axis of the lift that the basket can move. Working height of the lift is the maximum height to which the basket can be raised in relation to the ground along with the operator's arm's reach.

Fig. Telescopic basket lifts are controlled from the upper console, and the arm can rotate 360° and move horizontally and vertically, which allows for a large lateral reach.

Adapting the basket to work under voltage

Live work can only be performed by qualified employees with appropriate authorizations and equipment insulated tools for live work. They should also use specially insulated ones lifts for live work.

Basket insulation

Lifts for live work they can be equipped with an insulated work basket or an insulated arm, as in the case of telescopic platforms. These lifts can be used for live work with rated voltages ranging from 1 to 800 kV.
Basket lift for live work has accordingly insulated basket working, but please remember that people in the basket must be equipped with, among others, with insulating rods and specialized personal protective equipment, such as electrical insulating gloves and sleeves.

The material from which the basket is made

Depending on the type of lift, basket of the basket lift can be made from plastic, including fiberglass, which does not conduct electricity. In the case of some lifts, a basket can also be made made of polyester and be double insulated or equipped with special insert, which protects the operator against high voltage.

Basket load capacity

Lifting capacity of the basket lift is a parameter that determines the permissible mass that can be placed in the basket. It consists of the weight:

• employees,
• tools,
• all elements and equipment taken to the lift basket. 

It is worth remembering that a basket lift should not be used as a crane and for loads exceeding (including the basket and service) 500 kg, it is usually necessary to use an additional crane.

Method of controlling the lift for working under voltage

Basket lifts they can be controlled from the lower platform, directly from the basket or remotely. 

Photo When leaseing a lift, you can use the help of an operator who knows the machine and has experience in operating the basket both from the ground and from the lift basket.

If the company provides electrical services and often performs this type of orders, it is worth investing in purchase of an appropriate basket lift. Manufacturers of basket lifts they provide all necessary information about the features of a given lift, which makes it easier to optimally select it for individual needs. 
Regarding basket lift, price depends on many factors, including the type of lift, its features and purpose, and additional equipment. When planning to purchase a basket lift, it is worth contacting authorized sellers who offer it used basket lifts and new and parts for lifts at favorable prices. 
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Basket lift for live work allows you to perform electrical work safely and in comfortable conditions. Thanks to a wide range of applications and a design that allows work in even hard-to-reach places, it will allow for effective and quick execution of almost any order.