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Twenty spider lift terms in plain English

Clear definitions make it easier to book the right powered access first time.

Infographic defining twenty spider lift terms including working height, outreach, outriggers and safe working load
The glossary puts common spider lift and powered-access terms into plain English.Photo: Matt Dean

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Industry terminology can obscure the booking requirements

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Twenty common terms were explained in plain English.

Terms such as working height, outreach, SWL, asymmetric outriggers and ground pressure are familiar inside the industry. They can be confusing when someone is booking a machine for the first time.

This plain-English guide explains twenty common powered-access terms so the important questions are easier to ask before a machine is chosen.

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