What Is a Manlift? Types, Usage, and Safe Access with OND Lift Quality

OND Lift offers smart solutions for industrial needs with over 40 years of engineering experience and high-quality standards in the production of manlift systems. In this article, we answer the most frequently asked questions about manlifts and explain why OND Lift is a preferred brand in this field.

What Is a Manlift and What Is It Used For?

A manlift is a motorized or hydraulic lifting platform used to safely elevate people or equipment to high areas. It is commonly used in fields such as construction, maintenance and repair, warehouse management, cleaning, and façade work.

With OND Lift’s advanced manlift systems:

• Safe operation is ensured in facilities with high ceilings
• Time and labor savings are achieved
• Risky tasks are minimized
• Hard-to-reach areas become easily accessible

What Are the Types of Manlifts and When Are They Used?

OND Lift offers a variety of manlift types designed to meet specific operational needs. Here are key models and their typical applications:

1. Scissor Lift

• Usage: Primarily used for vertical lifting tasks.

• Applications: Ideal for warehouses, shopping centers, and factories where straight vertical access is required.

• Features: Provides a large, stable platform surface, allowing multiple workers and tools to operate simultaneously at height.

2. Rough Terrain Scissor Lift

• Usage: Built for challenging outdoor environments.

• Applications: Perfect for construction sites, agricultural areas, and other uneven terrains.

• Features: Equipped with heavy-duty tires and reinforced frames, offering stability and reliable performance on rough ground conditions.

3. Push By Hand Scissor Lift

• Usage: Designed for ease of movement by hand.

• Applications: Suitable for indoor maintenance, facility management, and light-duty tasks where portability and compact size are essential.

• Features: Lightweight and easy to maneuver, it provides a simple yet effective solution for low-height access needs.

4. Order Picker

• Usage: Specially designed for warehouse and inventory tasks.

• Applications: Commonly used in logistics centers, retail storage, and order fulfillment operations.

• Features: Allows operators to pick goods directly from shelves at height, improving picking efficiency and safety.

Do You Need Certification to Be a Manlift Operator?

Yes, you do. According to legal regulations, manlift operation is a profession that requires training and certification. Operators must:

• Hold a certification for working in hazardous environments

• Complete manlift operation training

• Pass the necessary exams to obtain certification

OND Lift also provides users with operational training and technical documentation support.

What Safety Precautions Should Be Taken When Using a Manlift?

• The operator must be certified

• Ground conditions must be checked

• Wind speed and weather conditions should be monitored

• Do not exceed the platform’s load capacity

• Personal protective equipment must be fully used

• A pre-operation checklist must be completed

OND Lift products are equipped with advanced safety systems as standard, including emergency stop buttons, tilt sensors, and fall protection guardrails.

Which Safety Equipment Is Mandatory When Using a Manlift?

• Safety harness

• Hard hat

• Slip-resistant work boots

• High-visibility vest

• Safety lanyard (fall arrest system), if necessary

OND Lift platforms are equipped with dedicated anchorage points for securing this equipment.

What Should Be Checked Before Using a Manlift?

• Visual inspection (check for cracks, oil leaks, loose connections)

• Control panel and remote testing

• Tire and outrigger checks

• Platform capacity label inspection

• Emergency stop button test

• Battery or engine condition check

OND Lift provides users with a daily inspection checklist specifically prepared for each model.

How Should Manlifts Be Maintained Regularly?

OND Lift manlifts are specially designed for low maintenance needs and long-lasting use. Maintenance intervals include:

• Monthly: General cleaning, oil level check

• Quarterly: Hydraulic system inspection, filter replacement

• Yearly: Comprehensive technical service maintenance

All service work is carried out by OND Lift’s authorized technical teams.

How Often Should Manlifts Be Inspected?

• Daily: By the operator

• Weekly/Monthly: By in-house maintenance personnel

• Yearly: By authorized service or independent inspection bodies

OND Lift ensures full traceability of all maintenance and inspection cycles through its ISO 9001 quality management system.

Why Choose OND Lift?

OND Lift doesn’t just manufacture lifting solutions—it provides customers with:

✔ High safety standards and long-lasting performance
✔ Export to Europe and the USA
✔ CE and EN 280 compliant products
✔ Local production, global quality
✔ Custom design for specific projects
✔ Customer-focused service and spare parts support

What Are the Types of Manlifts and When Are They Used?

OND Lift offers a variety of manlift types designed to meet specific operational needs. Here are key models and their typical applications:

1. Scissor Lift

• Usage: Primarily used for vertical lifting tasks.

• Applications: Ideal for warehouses, shopping centers, and factories where straight vertical access is required.

• Features: Provides a large, stable platform surface, allowing multiple workers and tools to operate simultaneously at height.

2. Rough Terrain Scissor Lift

• Usage: Built for challenging outdoor environments.

• Applications: Perfect for construction sites, agricultural areas, and other uneven terrains.

• Features: Equipped with heavy-duty tires and reinforced frames, offering stability and reliable performance on rough ground conditions.

3. Push By Hand Scissor Lift

• Usage: Designed for ease of movement by hand.

• Applications: Suitable for indoor maintenance, facility management, and light-duty tasks where portability and compact size are essential.

• Features: Lightweight and easy to maneuver, it provides a simple yet effective solution for low-height access needs.

4. Order Picker

• Usage: Specially designed for warehouse and inventory tasks.

• Applications: Commonly used in logistics centers, retail storage, and order fulfillment operations.

• Features: Allows operators to pick goods directly from shelves at height, improving picking efficiency and safety.

Do You Need Certification to Be a Manlift Operator?

Yes, you do. According to legal regulations, manlift operation is a profession that requires training and certification. Operators must:

• Hold a certification for working in hazardous environments

• Complete manlift operation training

• Pass the necessary exams to obtain certification

OND Lift also provides users with operational training and technical documentation support.

What Safety Precautions Should Be Taken When Using a Manlift?

• The operator must be certified

• Ground conditions must be checked

• Wind speed and weather conditions should be monitored

• Do not exceed the platform’s load capacity

• Personal protective equipment must be fully used

• A pre-operation checklist must be completed

OND Lift products are equipped with advanced safety systems as standard, including emergency stop buttons, tilt sensors, and fall protection guardrails.

Which Safety Equipment Is Mandatory When Using a Manlift?

• Safety harness

• Hard hat

• Slip-resistant work boots

• High-visibility vest

• Safety lanyard (fall arrest system), if necessary

OND Lift platforms are equipped with dedicated anchorage points for securing this equipment.

What Should Be Checked Before Using a Manlift?

• Visual inspection (check for cracks, oil leaks, loose connections)

• Control panel and remote testing

• Tire and outrigger checks

• Platform capacity label inspection

• Emergency stop button test

• Battery or engine condition check

OND Lift provides users with a daily inspection checklist specifically prepared for each model.

How Should Manlifts Be Maintained Regularly?

OND Lift manlifts are specially designed for low maintenance needs and long-lasting use. Maintenance intervals include:

• Monthly: General cleaning, oil level check

• Quarterly: Hydraulic system inspection, filter replacement

• Yearly: Comprehensive technical service maintenance

All service work is carried out by OND Lift’s authorized technical teams.

How Often Should Manlifts Be Inspected?

• Daily: By the operator

• Weekly/Monthly: By in-house maintenance personnel

• Yearly: By authorized service or independent inspection bodies

OND Lift ensures full traceability of all maintenance and inspection cycles through its ISO 9001 quality management system.

Why Choose OND Lift?

OND Lift doesn’t just manufacture lifting solutions—it provides customers with:

✔ High safety standards and long-lasting performance
✔ Export to Europe and the USA
✔ CE and EN 280 compliant products
✔ Local production, global quality
✔ Custom design for specific projects
✔ Customer-focused service and spare parts support