ERM1-250/32 Single-Person Round Crane Man Basket
Product Description
The ERM1-250/32 is a single-occupant, crane-suspended personnel platform in Lifting Technologies’ Professional series, designed for elevated work where a compact round basket is needed but additional standing room and tool space are beneficial. Its 32″ diameter overhead-protected platform gives one worker a more spacious work area than smaller 19″, 21″, and 26″ models while still providing 360-degree access around towers, tanks, stacks, and other cylindrical structures.
Engineered to comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1431 for hoisting personnel and OSHA 1926.502 for fall protection, the ERM1-250/32 uses a high-strength 0.120″ wall square tubular steel frame, heavy-gauge steel floor grating, 42″ high guardrails, 6″ toeboards, perforated steel side panels from toeboard to mid-rail, an inward-swinging access gate with positive restraining device, and a full-perimeter inner grab rail providing personal fall-arrest anchorage. The 250 lb rated load capacity is intended for a single worker plus tools and PPE, and the approximately 300 lb basket weight maintains a manageable total suspended load while providing a noticeably larger platform than smaller Professional round baskets.
As with other compact Professional round models, the ERM1-250/32 uses a robust steel lifting bar with an integrated master link for quick connection to the crane, helping maintain stable, controlled positioning under the hook with minimal rigging hardware. Each unit is proof-load tested at 313 lb—125% of its 250 lb rated capacity—before shipment and is supplied with Lifting Technologies’ easy-on/easy-off detachable test weight system, proof-load certificates, inspection checklists, access to a Lifting Technologies online training video, and a use and safety handbook to support compliant lift planning and site safety programs.
The ERM1-250/32 is used where a single technician needs crane-suspended access in constrained but not ultra-tight work envelopes—such as localized inspection points, instrumentation locations, and shell or column work where extra room to maneuver tools improves productivity—while maintaining OSHA-compliant guardrails, 6″ toeboards, anchorage, and documentation. Overhead protection is standard for this model to help protect the worker from falling objects in demanding industrial, utility, and construction environments.
Industrial Applications
Construction & Structural
The ERM1-250/32 is useful on construction projects where a single worker needs more platform space for tools and movement while working along curved or vertical surfaces—such as tank shells, columns, or architectural elements—without stepping up to a multi-person basket. The 32″ diameter platform gives extra room for task staging while keeping crane load and footprint manageable.
Manufacturing & Industrial Facilities
In manufacturing and industrial environments, ERM1-250/32 supports tasks that require additional tool layout space or more comfortable footing—such as overhead equipment adjustments, light rigging prep, or detailed inspection work from a crane-suspended position. The larger single-person round platform helps reduce repositioning while maintaining OSHA-compliant enclosure and 6″ toeboards.
Petrochemical & Refining
For petrochemical and refining applications, the ERM1-250/32 provides a larger single-person work area for valve adjustments, instrumentation work, and localized shell or nozzle inspections, where additional space for tools and movement improves ergonomics but multi-person capacity is not required.
Features & Benefits
Spacious Single-Person Round Work Area: The 32″ diameter round platform provides a more generous work area for one worker plus tools and PPE compared to smaller Professional round baskets, while still fitting into many confined and curved work zones around towers, tanks, and columns.
Professional-Series, OSHA-Compliant Construction: A high-strength 0.120″ wall square tubular steel frame, heavy-gauge floor grating, 42″ guardrails, 6″ toeboards, perforated side panels from toeboard to mid-rail, inward-swinging access gate, and a full-perimeter inner grab rail deliver OSHA 1926.502-compliant fall protection in a cost-effective Professional design.
Integrated Overhead Protection: An overhead frame with perforated steel skylights provides overhead object protection while maintaining visibility and approximately 79″ interior height, supporting work in environments with falling-object hazards.
Lifting-Bar Suspension for Compact Models: Professional single-person round baskets like the ERM1-250/32 use a robust steel lifting bar with an integrated master link to connect directly to the crane hook, simplifying rigging while helping maintain level orientation under load.
Proof Load Tested With Detachable Test Weight: Each ERM1-250/32 is proof-load tested at 313 lb (125% of its 250 lb rated capacity) and includes Lifting Technologies’ easy-on/easy-off detachable test weight system, along with proof-load certificates, inspection documentation, and access to an online training video for safety and audit readiness.
Durable Powder-Coat Finish and Custom Options: An electrostatic powder-coat finish in standard solid red (with yellow test weights) offers resistance to impact, abrasion, chemicals, and corrosion; additional fall protection anchor points, tag lines, and other custom features can be engineered to meet specific site requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA regulations apply to the ERM1-250/32?
ERM1-250/32 is designed to comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1431 for hoisting personnel with cranes and OSHA 1926.502 Subpart M for fall protection, including requirements for proof-load testing, 42" guardrail and 6" toeboard dimensions, enclosure between toeboard and mid-rail, and personal fall-arrest anchorage
How much weight can the ERM1-250/32 hold?
ERM1-250/32 has a maximum rated capacity of 250 lb, which includes the worker plus tools, materials, and personal protective equipment. The basket itself weighs approximately 300 lb, excluding rigging, and each unit is proof-load tested at 313 lb (125% of rated capacity) before shipment.
How many people can work in the ERM1-250/32?
The ERM1-250/32 is rated for a single occupant. Lift planning should treat the 250 lb capacity as inclusive of the worker, tools, and PPE so that the total live load remains within the rated capacity.
When is ERM1-250/32 preferred over other Professional round baskets?
Choose ERM1-250/32 when a single worker needs overhead-protected access and benefits from a more spacious 32" round platform than 19", 21", or 26" models provide, but does not require the larger diameters and capacities of multi-person round baskets.
Does ERM1-250/32 include overhead protection?
Yes. ERM1-250/32 is supplied as a round Professional basket with overhead protection, using a perforated steel overhead frame to help shield the worker from falling objects while maintaining clear sightlines and approximately 79" interior height.
What documentation comes with the ERM1-250/32?
Each ERM1-250/32 ships with proof-load test certification, operator guidelines, pre-use inspection checklists, access to a Lifting Technologies online training video, and the Lifting Technologies Use and Safety Handbook. Additional documentation for regulatory or site-specific safety requirements is available upon request.
When should I choose the ERM1-250/32 instead of smaller single-person round models?
ERM1-250/32 is a good choice when site clearances allow a 32" round platform and the work benefits from extra room for tools, parts, or extended task duration, but you still only need one worker in the basket.
Does the larger 32" footprint affect crane capacity requirements?
While the ERM1-250/32 maintains the same 250 lb rated capacity as other small Professional round baskets, its higher basket weight and larger footprint should be included in lift planning; crane capacity at the working radius must be verified by the crane operator and lift director for each lift.
Find Out More
For other Professional round baskets with different diameters and capacities, see the Professional Man Basket (Round) page.
For multi-person or larger-platform solutions, consider rectangular and square Professional crane man baskets in the same series.
For heavier-duty Premier series options, see the Premier Crane Man Basket and Premier Round Man Basket pages.