JLG
High-performance aerial work platforms (AWPs) from JLG offer improved safety and boost productivity when working at height.
JLG are specialists in access equipment. They offer an extensive range of AWPs including scissor lifts, boom lifts, vertical lifts and low-level access equipment, all designed to ensure safety when working at various heights. Working in partnership with JLG, Briggs Equipment delivers powerful and versatile access equipment to organisations nationwide.
Access Equipment for Sale or Hire
The benefits of JLG aerial work platforms
- Maximise safety and minimise risks when working at height
- Increase efficiency by enabling faster and more accurate movement
- Replace the need for multiple stepladders, podium stepladders and platform stepladders
- Improve productivity with 360-degree range of motion
- Optimise operator comfort by removing the need to stretch and reach
- Utilise the latest lift technology and energy efficient solutions
For more information about identifying the right machine for your business, call us today on
03301 23 98 50
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Access Equipment FAQs
JLG is a leading designer and manufacturer of access equipment. They’ve been innovating since 1969 to ensure operator safety when working at height.
The name JLG comes from the name of the company founder; John L. Grove. He conceptualised, built and sold the first ever JLG aerial work platform in 1970 and pioneered the access industry.
An extensive range of JLG powered access machines (also known as MEWPs or AWPs) are available from Briggs. This includes scissor lifts, articulating and telescopic boom lifts, compact crawlers, vertical mast lifts, and low-level access equipment.
Aerial work platforms are pieces of equipment which raise the operator and their tools to a required height in a safe and controlled manner.
AWPs are similar to MEWPs; however, the term MEWP refers more to lifts that can move, whilst AWP covers all lifting platform used for working at height.
Yes, to safely operate any powered access equipment you should undergo a specialist training course. HSE legislation such as PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998) states that all people using equipment at work must be adequately trained to ensure health and safety in its use, supervision or management
At Briggs Equipment, we can arrange IPAF training courses to ensure that you are up to speed on all safety and operating standards. You can learn more about MEWP training in our essential introduction to MEWP training.
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