Masonry Magazine January 2011 Page. 26
MAST CLIMBERS
Mast climbers also are designed to keep masons laying material at waist level all day long. This will reduce back injury and fatigue, while increasing performance and production.
Mast climbers become an economical option when you compare the labor savings and increased production versus other scaffolding options. Whether you rent or purchase, you will be increasing your bottom line.
Safety
A MAJOR FACTOR when considering using mast climbers is safety. Guardrails have a top rail, mid rail and a toe board built into them. One of the No. 1 OSHA violations for masons in the past has involved planking. When you own or rent mast climbers, you reduce the amount of planks on a job by more than two-thirds, since you only need planking for the outriggers. Mast climbers will reduce the number of accidents caused by planking issues, and will help eliminate OSHA violations.
At Premier Scaffold Solutions, safety is our top priority, and with our extensive training program and continuing education, we ensure masons have peace of mind when using our equipment. We have three levels of training one for operators, one for installers and one for train to trainer. We can do training for operators and installers on the jobsite, and we offer a trainer program at our facility in Apopka, Fla. After completing our training classes, end-users will have the knowledge and capability to set up, install and operate the ProSeries without any hesitation.
Renting versus buying
WITH MORE PROJECTS looking to start in 2011, the time has come to look at the purchasing versus renting of mast climbers for your masonry projects. When looking at your options to rent or purchase, here are a few things to keep in mind.
• Simple Economical Reliable Results
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