Portable work platforms and method therefor

摘要

Work platforms are generally discussed herein for providing expanded work space for their users with specific discussions extended to portable work platforms that are mountable on vertical or horizontal poles and the like, such as utility poles, for expanding useful work space. The portable work platform has a deck attached to a base by a beam, which is made from a non-conducting material. A strap assembly having a webbing is connected to the base and configured for use with a ratchet mechanism to tension the webbing around a pole to mount to the platform. The beam enhances electrical isolation between the deck and the base.

主权项

1. A portable work platform with an electrical current isolation feature and capable of supporting a worker comprising:
a deck attached to a base by a beam, said beam being made from a non-conducting material to provide electrical isolation between the deck and the base; said base comprising an arcuate surface for fitting against a curvature of a round vertical pole; a mounting frame comprising a mounting block having an opening for receiving the beam; at least two trusses in contact with the mounting block and in contact with an underside surface of the deck; wherein the base comprises two channels defined by two sets of flanges and aligned in a single horizontal plane; wherein a strap assembly comprising a webbing comprising a para-aramid synthetic fiber is disposed, at least in part, inside the two channels for supporting the deck on a vertical pole; and wherein the deck is spaced from the base by an operating gap, which is sized to electrically isolate the base from the deck.