Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Truck; Provide Access to Inaccessible Places, Usually at Height
An aerial work platform (AWP) truck is a mechanical device used to provide temporary access for people or equipment to inaccessible areas, usually at height. An aerial lift is any vehicle-mounted device used to elevate personnel, including aerial ladders, vertical towers, articulating (jointed) boom platforms, extendable boom platforms, and any combination of the above. An aerial work platform (AWP) truck is specially designed to lift limited weights that are typically less than a ton and can be installed and operated by an individual. Aerial work platform (AWP) trucks are widely used for construction and maintenance purpose, as well as firefighters for emergency access. AWP trucks are safe and convenient, which make them useful for construction and mining, government, telecommunication, transportation and logistics, utility, and others. Some of the aerial work platform (AWP) trucks are light in weight and can be used in unreachable or remote areas for maintenance operations. Some