- Ensure the work is carried out in accordance with BS7121 health and safety guidelines. A loose rope or pulley can be disastrous. Always make sure that the conditions are safe, that the machinery is in good repair and that all safety regulations and standards are followed at all times. Before asking for a price, your first priority should be safety
- Make sure you have your liability insurance as well as insurance at the plant. Most of the time, the renter will be responsible for the tow truck when leaving the nearest road. Your insurance should cover loss or damage to equipment, plant, crane operator, and third parties. Review your crane rental agreement to establish what you are responsible for and what falls under the responsibility of the crane owner.
- Every time you should plan your lift carefully. A lifting operation is not as easy as driving a crane and lifting the load. You must plan each operation carefully and remember that there is no such thing as over-planning. Inspect the place or terrain to which you travel, check the suitability, stability and space, carefully measure the distances and weight loads. Check the types of cranes available and rent the right crane that best suits your project
- While a crane rental company advertises certain credentials, you should check all possible options such as pre-testing, operator certifications, maintenance certificates, and crane operator competency. It is imperative to ask your crane rental company about their operators, equipment and verify that they are supported by the appropriate documents and certifications.
Benefits of crane rental
There are several benefits of choosing crane rental services when you rent a hoist from a rental industry:
- You don’t have to find someone to control it because the company will provide you with operators who are highly experienced in operating such heavy machinery.
- The rental company takes care of the maintenance activities of the cranes
- You can rent a crane for significantly less than buying one and only when you need it – profitable
- Choosing to rent equipment instead of buying ensures you use the right equipment for the job. In some cases, a different style of crane may be more appropriate.
- A crane rental company offers backup and support. This can help save money
- Whether it is a hydraulic crane or a tower crane, there will be a guarantee associated with it, if something happens, the company will take care of it and solve the problem.
- You can arrange to return the crane if the project is completed earlier than expected
- The hoist industry company carries out the task of taking the crane truck out of the construction site.
