Aerial work platform (Lifting and Material Handling Equipment)

An aerial work platform (AWP), also known as an elevating work platform (EWP),  is a mechanical device used to provide temporary access for people or equipment to inaccessible areas, usually at height. 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.

Aerial Work Platform

There are three main types of aerial work platforms: boom lifts, scissorlifts, and mechanical lifts. They can be operated with hydraulics, pneumatics, or mechanically via screws or a rack-and-pinion system.