Aerial work platform

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An aerial work platform (AWP), also an aerial device, aerial lift, boom lift, bucket truck, cherry picker, elevating work platform (EWP), mobile elevating work platform (MEWP), or scissor lift, is a mechanical device used to provide temporary access for people or equipment to inaccessible areas, usually at height. There are various distinct types of mechanized access platforms. They are generally used for temporary, flexible access purposes such as maintenance and construction work or by firefighters for emergency access, which distinguishes them from permanent access equipment such as elevators. They are designed to lift limited weight-usually less than a ton, although some have a higher safe working load (SWL) [1]—distinguishing them from most types of cranes. They are usually capable of being set up and operated by a single person Regardless of the task they are used for, aerial work platforms may provide additional features beyond transport and access, including being equipped with...

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