Bucket
trucks are a form of aerial devices that allow people to reach high
areas that are otherwise unreachable through the use of standard
equipment like ladders. The appearance of a bucket truck resemble
that of a crane or a forklift, except that the “bucket” part of
the system provides enough space for a worker to climb in. Many
industries like power line repair and building maintenance choose to
rent or buy a bucket truck to gain the following advantages:
Ease
of operation
A
bucket can be easily controlled by an operator provided that he or
she underwent the proper training to do so. The mechanism allows the
operator to raise or lower the hydraulic arm of the truck as needed.
With a bucket truck, workers can do tasks in a time-efficient manner.
Stability
Unlike
using a ladder where a worker has to worry about falling down, the
bucket container at the end of the hydraulic am provides a sort of
enclosure so that the worker can feel secure as they perform the
required tasks. Still, even with this safe scenario, a worker is
recommended to wear the appropriate safety harness.
Storage
A
lineman using a ladder will have to carefully climb a power pole
while at the same time hold on to his tools tightly. Meanwhile, there
is no such worries with a bucket truck. A lineman can easily store
his tools on the bucket as the operator raises him up to power line
level.
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