Just like the lowly screwdriver has largely been displaced by the impact wrench, the traditional scaffolding is giving way to mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). While some people hesitate due to the size or rental costs, here are a few points to consider before moving forward without an aerial lift.
Location, Location, Location
There are MEWP’s for almost any ground condition and working space. Rough-terrain machines with oscillating axles and differential wheel locks can go virtually anywhere on a construction site. From mud to rocks, both boom lifts and scissor lifts can get you where you need to be.
Safety
The full range of MEWPs including scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts, straight boom lifts and mast lifts are one of the safest options for working at heights. With intrinsic guard rails and secure safety tie-off points, the safety of a MEWP is something scaffolding could not dream of.
Mobility is the Key
Unlike scaffolding, MEWPs are easy to move around the worksite and are even easy to load, transport and unload from worksite to worksite. What does this mean? High worker productivity, faster project completion and in the end, more profitability.