An Aerial Work Platform is made to lift workers up to the height using a controlled machine. It can use cylinders or electric motors to do this.
Some Aerial Work Platforms have a scissor- design that goes up when hydraulic pressure is used making it a steady and straight climb. Others have an arm that can reach up and out letting workers get to hard-to-reach places.
The person using the Elevated Work Platform stands on a floor and controls the movement using a simple control panel. The platform has safety features, such as emergency stop buttons, weight sensors, safety barriers, non-slip floors and systems to prevent it from tipping over.
Unlike platforms that take time to set up and take down an Elevated Work Platform can be put in place and ready to use quickly. This is an advantage in places where time is important.