Mobile Work Platforms

MOBILE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS

Mobile elevating platforms are often used to access areas of work at heights. They are not immune from the risks of falling by the operator who could be thrown beyond the platform guard rails with sudden oscillations.

The simplest solution for preventing the risk of the operator being thrown from the platform is by using a full body harness to which an adjustable positioning lanyard is secured. By securing this to the appropriate anchoring points on the platform and appropriately adjusting the length, the operator will remain anchored to the surface of the platform even in the event of dangerous vertical oscillations (fig.30a). Should the risk of falling off the platform persist, the use of an adjustable lanyard with an energy absorber (fig.30b) or a retractable fall arrester must be evaluated (fig.30c).

Important: If you are unsure about how a personal fall protection system according to EN 363 is structured or its five different working methods, please read our Fall Protection Guide here.