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Portable aerial work platform

A portable aerial work platform is as the name proposes it a portable machine for moving individuals to momentary working positions. The driver has the option to effortlessly jump on and off. The point of this machinery is to give the driver the ideal work height, while still being protected in the heightened position.

 A portable aerial work platform comprises of a platform with rails for safety, a scissor lift mechanism that makes the platform lift into the air and a base frame that stabilized the process. See more about the Translyft work platforms here. 

You may see a need for this sort of equipment when working if you are an electrician, a painter or doing tasks in various heights for shorter periods of time. A variety of trades use the mobile work platforms, spanning different sectors of manufacturing, from port operations, stock picking, various warehousing operations to electrical production and procurement.

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Industrial painting, work on live roads, industrial projects inside or outside or other kinds of work at height, becomes easy with a portable aerial work platform. It is a multi-purpose machine, as mentioned above, although it is most used for maintenance tasks or construction work.

A portable aerial work platform can substitute ladders, scaffolds, and similar items to help people access places at height that are hard to reach.

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Want to hear more? Get in touch with us by clicking the mails or phone numbers below. 

George Scholes from Translyft

George Scholes 

Managing Director

+44 1527 590 725

george@translyft.com

Marcus Thorneycroft from Translyft

Marcus Thorneycroft 

Technical Manager

+44 1527 590 727

marcus@translyft.com

Samantha Beauchamp, Translyft service supervisor

Samantha Beauchamp

Service Supervisor

+44 1527 590 729

samantha@translyft.com

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Safety first

The risk involved with operating at heights should be taken into consideration, thus all the required safety precautions, such as equipping the operator with a proper head gear and, in some cases, a safety belt to minimize the risk of falling.

Inaccurate evaluation of the unsafe condition or lack of maintenance are the major risks involved with the operation of the portable aerial work platform. Accidents involving the use of the portable aerial work platform are more likely to occur if the operator has not undergone adequate training or has neglected training.


When operators lean over the guardrails when running the equipment, one of many reasons possibly contributing to injuries can be observed. Therefore, the right guidance and planning for the employee, engaging in rigorous instruction, is important. It is the responsibility of the employee to provide both an operational device and the means to operate it safely.

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Heighten safety with a portable aerial work platform

In order to minimize mistakes, there are several steps that should be suggested. The proper configuration of controls and screens minimizes the possibility that the operator is doing his/her job improperly. While it is a human mistake, the probability of such errors may be easily minimized by careful implementation of controls and screens, thereby reducing the possibility of such errors.

According to the Health and Safety Laboratory for the Health and Safety Executive Report 2013, many of the injuries can be avoided with better design.

As a leading manufacturer of lift systems, Translyft offers stable and safe solutions that meets the European safety standards (EN 1570) for this type of portable aerial work platforms. We have over 50 years of experience and are therefore able to produce some of the best solutions on the market.

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Bespoke portable aerial work platform 

The best portable aerial work platform for you would depend on a variety of different factors, depending on your sector and lifting specifications. You are more than welcome to contact our sales team to further address your particular requirements, whether you are working on a building site or in explosive atmospheres and need an ATEX solution. If you are looking ofr a similar solution, an adjustable portable work platform could also be of interest to you. 

Most of our lifts are sold as a customized solution, tailored to fit individual needs. We closely collaborate with our clients regarding any details or changes. Our customers are welcome to participate on every step of the way, whether you have any remarks or would like to add/or change something in the design along the way, we are ready to comply.

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