Aerial Lift Safety

When accessing heights, boom lifts are invaluable. They provide a safe and efficient way to reach tall structures and hard-to-reach places and complete tasks that would otherwise be impossible or incredibly dangerous.

In the height access industry, aerial lift safety is paramount, and that's why Alpha Platforms is committed to providing the safest and most reliable height access service in the market.

Alpha Platforms’ Safety Track Record: ZERO-accidents since we started in 2011

Aerial lift safety is ensured by the state-of-the-art, manufacturer-built safety systems combined with our experienced IPAF-certified operators uniquely trained on Alpha Platforms’ aerial lifts.

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How Does Alpha Platforms prioritize safety above all?

Our comprehensive safety program includes every aspect of our services. It prioritizes safety to minimize risk to workers, clients' property, and the surroundings. We take aerial lift safety seriously. This is what we do:

We invest in the newest cutting-edge German-engineered and German precision-manufactured aerial lifts.

We protect client teams from human errors thanks to built-in safeguards not found in US equipment, like pre-set work envelopes and dual computer sensor readings that constantly monitor all aerial lift parameters.

We conduct regular maintenance and daily safety checks on all aerial lifts to ensure safety of our employees and the clients.

We employ only experienced IPAF-certified lift operators. By hiring skilled operators, we can ensure that our clients receive the highest level of service and that our equipment is used safely and efficiently.

We train our operators on safety requirements and real-life industry case studies. Our safety training program covers topics such as hazard identification, safety protocols, and emergency procedures.

We provide additional/optional safety equipment to preserve life and property, such as welding blankets, paint splash protectors, debris safety netting, sun/rain shade, cage heaters for work in cold winter conditions, cage A/C for summer heat work, etc.

Decrease Your Liability

Did you know that with traditional rigging methods, such as ropes, hanging baskets, or scaffolding, you, the client, and the structure owners all share liability in the event of an accident?

Read how Alpha Platforms
reduces owner liability to zero

Truck-Mounted Aerial Lifts Are The Safest Type Of Lift

Safety is critical with aerial boom lifts, as any mistake can cause serious accidents. At Alpha Platforms, we prioritize safety and ensure that our equipment is safe, reliable, and well-maintained.

Tilt-Prevention Leveling

When aerial lift outriggers are deployed, the lift is only operational when leveled. The operator cannot operate a lift unless it’s fully immobilized, properly set up, and leveled.

This safety feature ensures that the lift remains stable and secure during use, minimizing the risk of accidents due to equipment instability or tipping.

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Lift Immobilization While Working

All self-propelled lifts like Genie and JLG can drive while elevated, dangerously increasing risk and safety concerns. Every inch of elevation differences on the ground corresponds to the elevated cage swinging a few feet. The result is property damage and accidents.

Also, driving while elevated means that you cannot fully control ground stability.

Read About JLG vs. Alpha Aerial Work Platforms

Manufacturer-Controlled Settings

Unlike cranes that depend entirely on human decisions for safe operations, Alpha Platforms' aerial lifts’ work envelopes and weight limits are pre-programmed by the manufacturer. The aerial lift computer takes readings from every sensor (including outrigger setup, cage load, wind factor, etc.) and compares them with pre-programmed readings for a safe work envelope.

Lifts are pre-programmed for every outrigger setup position, every possible weight in the cage, boom angles, and extension limits.

When the pre-set max reading is reached, a smart machine will simply stop moving and only allow the operator reverse movements to decrease its outreach.

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Dual Safety System

Alpha Platforms aerial lift safety is further enhanced by its dual-computer system. That means two computers receive sensor data simultaneously and compare received readings. If both computers show the same reading, the action is permitted. If there is any discrepancy between the two sensor readings – the system freezes further movements and restricts the operator to movements back to safety.

If two built-in computers have different readings, the machine freezes, providing additional protection in the unlikely case of an electronic malfunction.

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What Happens if a German-Engineered Double-Safety System Ever Fails?

Alpha Platforms has three additional aerial lift safety and backup features:

Emergency Electric Motor

If the truck engine fails while the lift crew is working at heights, the operator will activate the aerial lift safety emergency electric motor from the cage for emergency lowering.

Hydraulic Controls

If the electric motor also fails, the lift will be lowered by using hydraulic controls at a turntable. Alpha Platforms' flaggers are trained in hydraulic emergency lowering.

Rope/ Descender

If there is no flagger, the operator will use a rope/descender to get to the ground from the cage and then lower others using the aerial’s hydraulic controls.