Mobile Lighting Towers Are Indispensible

By Author: Ian McConnachie
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When considering which kind of mobile lighting towers would be best for you, it is important to consider the Health and Safety regulations. All employers are duty bound to ensure that their workers can carry about their business in a well lit and safe environment and the regulations are in place to ensure this happens. Depending on the size of the work force working in the area, and the area itself, there will need to be a certain performance from the lighting apparatus. Thankfully, there is a wide range of towers available which should meet every requirement, but it is important to check what you need in the first place.

One of the best things about the mobile lighting towers is that operators require minimal instruction in order to use them, though of course they must be familiar with the apparatus, having read the operators handbook and be aware of health and safety regulations. This is of benefit if there is a changeover of staff involved, perhaps with shift working. If only a few members of staff were able to operate the towers, their usage would be limited. As it is, whenever your staff are working, the towers should ...
... be operational.

Of major importance when using these lights is that they must be safely sited irrespective of ground conditions and types of surface. When working on a flat tarmac surface, for example, it is simple enough to ensure the tower is stationary and stable. However, there is often a need to use lighting in remote locations where there is rough or uneven terrain, some of which may be uneven or soft underfoot. Stability is always an important issue and is solved on professional mobile lighting towers featuring masts as high as 9 metres, by using drop down stabilisers and a park brake. When safely deployed full mast erection is possible and maximum light output available for the area around the tower.

Given that many mobile lighting towers will be set up in remote locations, it is important to know that the diesel powered generator, an integral feature of professional commercial towers, have a long running period. Some towers are capable of providing up to 85 hours of light output, between refuelling, which should be more than enough for the majority of tasks.
There are so many different reasons for people to request the use of a mobile lighting tower that it would be impossible to highlight every use of these products. No matter where you are or what surface you are working on, if you require additional light in an outside environment, these are one of the best options you will find. Providing sufficient light in order for a job to be completed whilst ensuring the health and safety of your workforce is essential. Mobile lighting towers can be of benefit to all kinds of industries in all kinds of situations, but if in doubt about the right model it is best to contact a reputable supplier for advice.

SMC is the leading British manufacturer of tower light products.For further information regarding mobile lighting towers and for a wide range of portable lighting, please visit our website at http://www.sandhurst-mfg.com.