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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. They are designed to lift limited weights usually less than a tonne, distinguishing them from most types of cranes. They are usually capable of being fully operated by a single person. |
An aerial device or elevating work platform is a mechanical device used to provide temporary access for people or equipment to inaccessible areas, usually at height. These two distinct types of mechanised access platforms may also be known as a "cherry picker" or "scissor lift".