What is a Suspended Platform?

A suspended platform is a temporary elevated work platform suspended from a building or structure by means of ropes or cables. It provides a stable and mobile working environment for personnel at significant heights.

Components of a Suspended Platform

A suspended platform (or "swing stage") is a temporary aerial work system comprising:

Suspension mechanism: Anchored to rooftops/structures (e.g., front/rear supports, counterweights)

Platform basket: Worker-carrying unit with guardrails and decking

Lifting system: Motorized hoists, wire ropes, and pulleys

Safety devices: Fall arrestors, limit switches, tilt sensors

Working Principle

Powered by electric motors, the platform ascends/descends via steel ropes. Safety systems like anti-tilt devices and emergency brakes activate automatically during anomalies.