• Elevated work platform (EWP) – this is also known as a lift table, cherry picker or bucket truck, and provides a stable platform that people can work from that can be raised to different heights.  These are ideal machines for temporary maintenance and repair jobs that do not justify the costs of putting up permanent scaffolding, and also provide quick, emergency access to buildings so are an essential piece of fire fighting and rescue equipment.
• Scissor lift – an electric scissor lift is a type of platform can be elevated straight up and down, and the upward motion is achieved by extending supports formed in a distinctive crossing ‘x’ pattern, which are powered either hydraulically or pneumatically.

Safety

Aerial work platforms (AWPs) are fitted with safety rails around the working areas to protect passengers, and in most countries you will need a have a special license to operate this type of machine, as there are significant safety issues concerning tilting and tipping over.   To help prevent accidents most AWPs come with tilting sensors to help alert operators to potential problems and also weight sensors to ensure the platform is not overloaded.  There is also a significant risk from electrocution when using AWPS around live overhead power cables, and it is advised that if you are going to be using an AWP in an area with a high risk of electrocution then you choose one of the specially designed machines made from non-conductive materials such as fibreglass.

Rental

Most construction companies will only need AWPs for certain jobs, and as these are very expensive pieces of equipment it can be much cheaper to rent them when you need them, and this will also mean you don’t have to train any of your staff up to use AWPs as most rental companies also provide experienced operators.  You can find out more about where to go for scissor lift, EWP and bucket truck rental by visiting websites such as Aichi, who have been producing quality aerial work equipment since the 1960’s .

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Electric/powered lift trucks

There are several different types of forklifts, and these are designed to carry out a range of jobs including:

• Electric pallet jacks – these are also known as pump trucks or forklifts and are used to move and lift pallets from one destination to another and unload/load trucks.  These are essential pieces of warehouse and builders yard equipment as they are compact, highly mobile and can lift and transport large, heavy amounts of supplies quickly around confined spaces.  Because the pallets are only lifted far enough off the floor to enable transportation these pallet trucks can only be used over smooth, stable ground and are not compatible with reversible or double faced non-reversible pallets.
• Telescopic handler – these specialised lift trucks are similar to electric forklifts, but the lifting device is designed more alone the lines of a crane with a single telescopic boom that extends forwards from the vehicle, which can be lifted vertically.  This piece of equipment has a number of uses and the boom can be fitted with a bucket, muck grab or lift table, however the most common use in the construction industry is to fit pallet forks, which then make it safe and easy to lift essential supplies onto rooftops, towers and other high work sites.
• Forked automated guided vehicles – these are basically forklifts designed to be operate unmanned and are guided automatically by computers, and as they can run 24 hours a day without the need for a manual driver they can significantly reduce operational costs and improve overall productivity.

Toyota were one of the first companies to commercially produce a range of lift trucks, selling its first modern style environment friendly forklift in the US in the late 1960’s, and are still to this day one of the leading lift truck manufacturers, with over 180 registered dealers across the US.  You can search for your nearest Toyota lift truck supplier by visiting Toyotaforkliftsusa.com, and if you are a tight budget then you can optimise your spending by buying a used electric forklift from one of the main Toyota dealers, who rigorously inspect all used models and provide a year’s limited warrantee.

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