Aerial lifts in South Dakota
Versalift Aerial Lifts Support Key South Dakota Industries
Aerial lifts stay busy in South Dakota, keeping the lights and heat on, the data flowing smoothly, and the traffic moving on safely-lit roadways. South Dakota is the fourth least densely populated state in the USA – it covers more than 77,000 square miles and has a population of less than 900,000 people. Most of the telecommunications and electric utility infrastructure in South Dakota is built above ground, which is why aerial lifts are so crucial to keeping the state’s homes and businesses connected and warm. Beyond managing and maintaining electric power infrastructure in Idaho, aerial lifts are used to support several important industries, including telecommunications, visual communications, bridge inspection, forestry and municipal operations.
Distributors for South Dakota
Electric Power and Utility Industry in South Dakota
Aerial lifts that support electric utility infrastructure are built by Versalift to operate safely and efficiently in any altitude and climate. Idaho’s population, while mostly concentrated in and around Boise, is fairly spread out, requiring electric utility organizations to stay ready to move into action. South Dakota is a consistent producer of between one and two million barrels of oil per year. 70% of the state’s net electricity generation comes from hydroelectric power and wind energy, both of which are renewable resources. Natural Gas is the most consumed form of energy by South Dakotans. No matter the energy source, aerial lifts for the electric utility industry should be insulated to protect linemen and other technicians.
Below is a short list of some organizations that provide electric power to consumers in South Dakota:
- Black Hills Power
- MidAmerican Energy Company
- Montana-Dakota Utilities
- Northern States Power Company
- Otter Tail Power Company
- Xcel Energy
Telecommunications Construction & Maintenance in South Dakota
Aerial lifts are utilized by telecommunications fleets in South Dakota to maintain networks of overhead telecommunications cable. The needs of any telecommunications fleet are diverse, but most technicians need a combination of storage space, payload capacity and working envelope, on a maneuverable vehicle. Versalift van-mounted aerial lifts deliver the lightest weight vehicles with the greatest payload in their peer group, while providing a 29’ working height to ensure that technicians can reach their work. Broadband connection capacity in South Dakota is improving rapidly, though there are still several areas of the state in which reliable access to internet service is unavailable.
Below is a short list of some telecommunications providers in South Dakota:
View LiftsAerial Lifts and their applications for Land Management in South Dakota
Aerial lifts support logging and timber organizations, as well as land management and vegetation management companies across North America. While South Dakota is only forested mainly in the Black Hills National Park, many organizations in the state use aerial lifts for tree care and vegetation management. There are huge portions of the state that are wild places, but not forested. The Black Hills Spruce is the state tree of South Dakota. Versalift aerial lifts for forestry applications provide a lower true cost of ownership to fleets and contractors across North America.
Get more information on Versalift Forestry equipment.
Aerial lifts for Bridge Inspection in South Dakota
Aerial lifts for bridge inspection contribute to public safety in a meaningful, ongoing way to inspect every South Dakota bridge every twenty four months. Bridge inspection aerial lifts are used predominantly by bridge engineers and contractors that are licensed for bridge inspection in South Dakota. Built to provide additional access into the Black Hills in 1966, the Platte-Winner bridge is the longest bridge in South Dakota, with a length of 5655 feet. The South Dakota Department of Transportation is responsible for approximately 1,800 bridges throughout the state.
North America’s leader in bridge inspection equipment can be found at https://aspenaerials.com.
South Dakota General Information
With a Population of nearly 900,000, South Dakota spans nearly eighty thousand square miles in the Great Plains region of the USA. The state capital of South Dakota is Pierre. Pierre is the seat of government in South Dakota, and holds the distinction of being the least populous state capital in the country. Other significant cities in South Dakota are Sioux Falls and Rapid City. Sioux Falls is the largest city by population in South Dakota, where major employers are in the healthcare, grocery and banking industries. Rapid City is the second most populous city in South Dakota and is home to Ellsworth Air Force Base. Mount Rushmore National Monument is probably the most iconic tourist attraction in South Dakota, and rivals the Statue of Liberty for most patriotic landmark. The Badlands National Park and Custer State Park attract tens of thousands of visitors and hikers each year, exploring the natural splendor of South Dakota’s wild places.
Notes on Aerial Lift Safety from the United States Department of Labor
South Dakota Aerial Lift Safety
South Dakota Aerial Lift Safety is highly visible due to population density and the number of roads in the state. All safety codes are strictly enforced throughout the state, and are written to be in alignment with the United States Department of Labor’s OSHA regulations on Aerial Lift Safety.
You can find the OSHA Aerial lift factsheet here.