4 Person Crane Platform Cage (with mesh roof)

The 4 Person Crane Platform Cage (with Mesh Roof) is engineered to provide secure and efficient lifting for up to four people in various industrial and construction environments. With a Safe Working Load (SWL) of 500kg, this platform ensures reliable and safe transport of personnel during elevated tasks. Featuring a robust mesh roof, the cage adds an extra layer of safety, protecting occupants from falling debris and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The platform's dimensions are 1200x1100x2400mm (WxLxH), offering ample space for occupants while maintaining a compact design for easy handling. Weighing 310kg, this cage is sturdy enough to ensure stability during lifting operations. It comes fully equipped with lifting chains, ready for immediate use, eliminating the need for additional accessories. Ideal for construction, maintenance, and other industrial applications, the 4 Person Crane Platform Cage with mesh roof is a reliable solution for tasks requiring elevated access, combining safety, durability, and convenience in one essential piece of equipment.

The Importance of Safety and Efficiency: The FC2946 4-Person Crane Cage Work Platform

When working at heights, safety is vital. This is particularly true in environments where scaffolding isn't practical, or where tasks need to be performed quickly and efficiently. The FC2946 4-Person Crane Cage Work Platform is an innovative solution that ensures safety and reliability while elevating personnel to the heights they need to complete their tasks. Designed in strict accordance with Australian Standard AS 1418.17, this crane cage platform offers a secure and compliant way for workers to perform special tasks of short duration in situations where traditional scaffolding or other equipment isn’t an option.

Designed for Safety

The FC2946 work platform is constructed to hold up to four people, ensuring that multiple workers can complete their tasks at height without interfering with safety or efficiency. With a Safe Working Load (SWL) of 500kg, this platform can carry the combined weight of four people, their tools, and materials. This is essential for construction, maintenance, or industrial tasks that require a temporary platform to elevate workers safely.

One of the best features of this crane cage is its mesh roof, which offers added security and protection for the personnel inside. The mesh helps prevent accidents from falling objects, a common hazard in elevated work situations. Whether it’s a tool falling from height or debris from construction work, the mesh roof guarantees an essential layer of safety to protect the workers inside the cage.

Durable and Compliant

Safety isn’t the only feature that makes the FC2946 crane cage stand out; it’s also built to last. The platform comes with a standard zinc finish combined with a safety yellow base painted enamel finish, guaranteeing visibility and durability. This finish not only improves the cage’s appearance but also increases its resistance to corrosion, making it appropriate for use in harsh environments.

Furthermore, the platform is equipped with integrated fork arm slippers, making it easy to transport the cage with a forklift. These slippers are provided for transportation purposes only, and once the cage is at the desired location, it’s ready for use in lifting personnel to the required height.

The FC2946 crane cage is designed in compliance with Australian safety standards, which is critical when working in industries that require compliance with national safety regulations. The platform comes with a Load Test Certificate, Instructions for usage, Risk Control Measures, and Workcover registration, guaranteeing that employers and workers have the required resources to use the crane cage safely and effectively.

Practical Applications

This crane cage is perfect for a range of short-duration tasks where traditional scaffolding may not be practical. It’s perfect for situations where speed and mobility are important, such as in construction sites, maintenance tasks, and industrial settings. Whether you're working on high-rise buildings, bridges, or electrical installations, the FC2946 crane cage offers a reliable and safe platform for personnel to perform their duties without the delays or difficulties that come with other elevating systems.

Thanks to its compact dimensions of 1200x1100x2400mm (WxLxH), the platform is easy to manoeuvre and store when not being used, making it an efficient choice for temporary work at height. It’s also built for quick and simple operation, so workers can focus on the task at hand rather than wasting time on difficult setup processes.

Ensuring Safe Operations

Before using the crane cage, it’s important to familiarise yourself with the Load Test Certificate and the Risk Control Measures that come with the product. This ensures that the crane cage is properly maintained, inspected, and ready for use. Workers must be aware of the weight limit and any other safety instructions provided, ensuring that the platform is used only for its intended purpose.

Employers must also ensure that workers are trained and equipped to operate the crane cage safely. This includes understanding the risks that come with working at height, the proper use of lifting chains (which come with the unit), and the maintenance of the equipment.