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Ground protection mats create a clean and level surface for lift movement and operation
Robin Deloach
Mobile elevating work platforms( MEWPs) provide access to hardto-reach places. But what happens when the jobsite turns muddy and equipment can’ t easily get to the site? Or when it gets there but sinks into the ground during operation? If mud doesn’ t halt work altogether, muddy conditions— and the aftereffects when the mud dries— can put operators, equipment and materials in harm’ s way.
Installing ground protection mats at the start of a project creates sturdy, level surfaces that provide smooth passage across challenging terrain and stabilize equipment during operation, boosting safety and productivity.
These mats, made of hardwood, composite or other materials, can be used to quickly create temporary access roads as well as parking pads, laydown yards, staging areas and equip-