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Cherry picker

Informal name for a mobile elevating work platform with a boom and personnel basket used to reach elevated work positions.

Also known as: aerial lift, boom lift, MEWP

Reviewed

Informal name for a mobile elevating work platform with a boom and personnel basket used to reach elevated work positions.

Use cases

  • Aerial lifts require trained operation, inspection, fall protection where required, stable setup, clearance from power lines, and compliance with manufacturer limits. They must not be improvised as cranes.

Setup

  • Confirm the intended use, inspect the equipment, and coordinate placement with the responsible department.

Safety notes

  • Use only within manufacturer ratings and the production safety plan.

In practice

Aerial lifts require trained operation, inspection, fall protection where required, stable setup, clearance from power lines, and compliance with manufacturer limits. They must not be improvised as cranes.

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