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Article: Safe selection: know all of your needs before choosing an aerial work platform.(AERIAL WORK PLATFORMS)
- Article from:
- Equipment Today Magazine
- Article date:
- August 1, 2005
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In years past, most overhead access was accomplished by climbing ladders or erecting scaffolding. Today, more and more people are getting to overhead work environments faster and more safely by using aerial work platforms. But before you select a machine for your job, there are some things you should consider.
Selecting the right machine and operating it safely requires more than just knowing how high you want to reach. If you don't look at all your needs, you might end up with problems.
Obviously, how high an aerial work platform will reach is important. But what good is a machine that is capable of reaching the desired height if you can't position the ...