Aerial work platform

An aerial work platform, (AWP) is a general use term describing a person-lifting device or machine. Most often power assisted drive and lift functions are controlled by the operator. They are common used in maintenance and construction, or where ever a person's work is higher than he or she can reach standing on the ground.

The most common of these is referred to as a "scisssors lift" which are used by construction works on building sites with high ceilings and walls.