Elevated work platform hire are the hire services which utilize all configurations of elevated work platform with the lifts being self-propelled, trailer (towable) or truck mounted devices. The term is not used when the work platform is an attachment such as a personnel basket or cage fitted to plant such as a forklift. An elevated work platform is a mobile machine which moves people, tools and material to working positions and consists of at least a work platform with controls, an extending structure and a chassis. There are some variations of elevated work platform:
Vertical Type:
These types of vertical mast or personnel lifts come in two configurations. Both the types of lifts elevate using telescope mast in a vertical direction only. They are most commonly used for internal maintenance work like changing light bulbs. The wheel around type has a basket attached directly to the upright mast, has no reaching capability and does not slew. The self propelled type may have a small fly jib giving it reaching out and slewing capabilities. If the vertical lift has a boom fitted, a harness must be worn at all times while operating.
Scissor Type:
Scissor type is described as a work platform which can move in just the vertical plane on which personnel, equipment and materials may be elevated to perform work. Scissor type lift does have the ability to telescope or rotate. The mechanism of scissor life is to use linked folding supports in a criss-cross pattern. Scissor lift hire can be self propelled, trailer or truck mounted and come with or without outriggers or stabilizers.
Boom Type:
Certain kinds of work is performed by an elevated work platform is also described as hinged device, telescoping device, or articulated device or any combination of these used to support a platform on which personnel, materials and equipment may be elevated. Boom type of elevated work platform can be self propelled, trailer mounted, truck mounted and come with or without outriggers or stabilizers.