Equipment rental agencies offer a variety of equipment and tools for all purposes. When you hire equipment on a rental, you must take care of certain factors. Avoiding common mistakes ensures that safety is maintained, your work is completed on time, and the tools are returned in proper condition.
In this blog, we will see the 5 most common mistakes to avoid when renting equipment.
1. Selecting Wrong Equipment
Particular tasks require specific equipment. Which is to say each job requires particular tools. Choosing the wrong type can lead to inefficiencies, added downtime and potential safety hazards.
To avoid this mistake, you must assess job requirements, and the site condition. Once you have a comprehensive idea about the type of job you can select the best tool depending on the height, weight, and nature of the job. While evaluating the site check the terrain and make note of space constraints.
2. Not Inspecting Equipment
Very few people check the equipment after arrival and before using it. Inspection of machines and electrical equipment is a must. Skipping the inspection can lead to unanticipated problems or accidents.
While inspecting watch out for damaged parts, wear and tear, and dents (or other marks of damage). If you are dealing with electrical equipment, you must test it on arrival. Inform the rental agency right away if you come across any problems so they can fix them.
3. Not Reading Contract
Reading the contract is important because it is a binding agreement. Once you sign an agreement you must live up to your end of the bargain. Breaking the contract leads to serious legal repercussions.
You must read the contract to know about:
- Rental term.
- Conditions.
- Hidden charges.
- Rental rules.
4. Breaking the Contract
Commonly a contract is broken due to lack of knowledge about:
- the length of the lease.
- the due dates for payments.
- the cost of maintenance.
- the insurance requirements.
Breaking the contract leads to serious legal repercussions. We advise you to read the contract thoroughly. You can also ask a friend for some help.
5. Ignoring Load Capacity
Overloading can cause serious accidents, injuries, and even lead to death. This puts workers and the tools at risk.
To avoid such calamities always verify the equipment’s maximum load capacity and never exceed the safety limit. Moreover, always use equipment that is tested and checked.
To Wrap Up
Renting the correct equipment for the job begins with selecting the right tool. You must analyze the job and find equipment accordingly. You must also check if the tools are working properly or not and read the contract line-by-line. Finally, you must always hold up your end of the bargain and not break the contract.
Read More: How to Choose The Right Equipment Rental Company?
