How Platform Basket Canada’s Rail Boom Lift Supports Night Operations
Whether you use rail boom lifts for maintenance work or any of their other unique and innovative applications (think: painting bridges and more), most work does not stop when the sun goes down. In fact, a lot of critical work continues overnight to prevent service disruptions. That means you and your crew need equipment that provides certain operational advantages in the dark – especially greater visibility and safety.
At Platform Basket Canada, we design and supply rail boom lifts that are capable of operating 24x7 in Ontario rail yards. In this blog, we will show you how our purpose-built platforms can help your crew work safely after dark.
Why Working At Night Requires A Specialized Rail Boom Lift?
Whether your work takes you to active rail corridors or temporarily closed ones, each of them still presents unique challenges at night that typically do not make their presence felt during the day. For example, reduced visibility can impact your spatial awareness, thus creating a breeding ground for accidents and errors.
Add to that your crew has to work on a tight schedule, and nighttime work can seem even more challenging than before.
Other factors that can limit or hinder nighttime work at rail corridors include:
- Narrow trackside clearances
- Uneven ballast surfaces
- The effects of high winds and tough weather
- Limited access to emergency response
- Increased likelihood of operator fatigue
Each of these factors can be circumnavigated with the help of a rail-compatible machine that offers controlled movement and predictable operation. That is exactly what you get with Platform Basket Canada’s rail boom lifts.
How Platform Basket Canada’s Rail Boom Lifts Promote Safety After Dark?
At Platform Basket Canada, we have put years of research and development into creating the perfect aerial lift for railway work that can be operated 24x7. Always ready to take on the challenges of the night, our machine comes equipped with special systems and features for your crew’s safety.
A self-leveling platform, our machine provides controlled articulation along with other key safety advantages, which include:
- Secure movement along railway tracks
- Stable working platform at height
- Insulated baskets to prevent electrical hazards
- Remote-controlled positioning to prevent manual mistakes
- Clear operator control response in environments with low visibility
- Built-in emergency controls for enhanced safety
By increasing stability and decreasing unnecessary movements, our rail boom lifts keep your crews protected, whether they are working at height or along the trackside.
Ensuring Efficiency For Overnight Work With Our Electric Boom Lift
We know how tight timelines can be if you have to carry out work overnight. That is why we have purpose-built our electric boom lift for efficiency. Our machines can help your crew complete tasks within a few hours. Here is what makes them so fast and efficient:
- Quick set-up and deployment on rail corridors
- Easy and smooth navigation between different work zones within the same site
- Minimal repositioning required to reach multiple access points
- Reduced dependence on manual methods or additional equipment to get the job done
The kind of efficiency our machines bring not only improves project predictability but also reduces track occupancy times.
Why You Should Choose Platform Basket Canada’s Rail Boom Lifts
Night work is not easy. The wrong choice of equipment can lead to issues, thus magnifying its weakness while compromising the quality of your crew’s work. However, our rail boom lifts serve as an asset on your worksite. With their predictable movement, stable positioning, and minimized vibration, your crew gets the opportunity to focus distraction-free during long overnight shifts.
Conclusion
If you are pulling a night shift on a rail corridor, you need a machine that offers you precision, stability, and reliability as you carry out overhead tasks – from changing lights to catenary work. Platform Basket Canada’s rail boom lifts not only offer you vertical access, but they also come with rail-integrated features that allow you to function safely and efficiently. Contact us to get lifts that guarantee performance, risk reduction, compliance, and crew safety.
FAQs
What makes rail work at night more hazardous than during the day?
The fact that nighttime brings reduced visibility along with tighter work windows can make navigation and operation difficult, thus increasing risk and pressure.
Are rail boom lifts safer than standard boom lifts on tracks?
Yes. As specialized equipment, they offer extra stability and precise movements on rail tracks and corridors that standard lifts do not. Plus, Platform Basket Canada’s rail boom lifts offer dual operation so you can switch from road to rail effortlessly and safely in no time.
Is specialized training required for night rail work?
Yes, it is critical that operators be trained for both railway work and safe nighttime rail boom lift operation.
