Monthly Archives: November 2020

Things to Consider Before Hiring Access EquipmentIf you need some extra equipment to help you with a busy workload and you are considering access equipment hire there’s a few important things you need to consider. Height 4 Hire is Queensland’s trusted choice for high quality diesel and electric scissor lifts, boom lifts, forklifts and more. […]

Scissor lifts are one of the most popular kinds of aerial work platforms. There are various types including indoor use or rough terrain and they can be either diesel or electric.

Accidents while working at heights are one of the major causes of work related injuries and fatalities in Australia. Falls and falling objects from ladders, scaffolding and lifts can cause serious injury.

Scissor lifts are incredibly useful pieces of machinery, with many applications in construction, property, warehousing, shipping and many other industries. Essentially a mobile work platform, they can safely lift people, equipment and goods up to 18m. If you are looking to hire a scissor lift, here’s 6 things you should keep in mind. Lifting Height […]

Height 4 Hire is proudly Queensland’s largest privately owned and operated supplier of access hire and scissor lift hire equipment. Our local family owned business has continued to operate during these challenging times – supporting local business, industry and the community by supplying quality equipment and services to our customers. To maximise the safety of […]

Though originally designed for fruit picking throughout orchards, cherry pickers are incredibly versatile pieces of equipment that not only offer safety when working at heights, but also provide a far more flexible alternative to scaffolding and ladders. Relatively easy to operate, fast to set up and offering unrivalled mobility, hiring a cherry picker can save […]

Boom lifts are important and convenient pieces of equipment on many construction sites, however, given their size and structure, they can cause serious injuries and even death if appropriate safety measures aren’t taken during operation. The good news is most accidents, injuries, and damage can be prevented. So what are the top 6 things to […]

An elevating work platform (EWP) is a device used to support a platform on which personnel, equipment and materials can be elevated to perform work. It’s important to remember that working at heights can come with great risks, but by performing some pre-operational checks along with routine and annual inspections, the risks to the health […]

Yes, you do. Scissor lifts can be dangerous and can cause accidents leading to personal injuries as well as structural and equipment damage. Current regulations state that all personnel who work with or near scissor lifts must be trained and licenced. There are always risks involved when working at heights, the most common being a […]