Aerial work platforms provide quick and safe access to elevated construction work areas without the use of scaffolding or crane man baskets. They are usually capable of being set up and operated by a single person. There are two types of aerial lifts favored by industries due to their ease of use, convenience, and flexibility. A man-lift platform and scissor lift platform are two different aerial lifts for different operations. A man left can either be a telescopic boom man lift or articulating boom man lift for more challenging obstacles, oppose to a scissor lift operating directly up and down. An aerial work platform can also be referred as an aerial device, elevating work platform, or mobile elevating work platform mechanical equipment used to provide temporary access to inaccessible areas, usually at height.
Generally, temporary jobs such as maintenance, construction work, and even emergency access utilize aerial platforms. These lifts are designed to lift limited weights usually under a ton. Although some lifts have a higher safe working load noticeably identified from most types of cranes. Regardless of the task work platforms may provide additional features beyond transport and access such as being equipped with electrical outlets or compressed air connectors for power tools.
We offer aerial lift training courses for man lifts and scissor lifts. Learn more about how to get an aerial lift operator training and certification.
