Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include mat assemblies and methods of fabricating a mat assembly. In an illustrative embodiment given by way of non-limiting example, a mat assembly includes a first mat defining first openings therein and a mesh member having a size and shape configured to underlie the first openings.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include pan assemblies for aerial work platforms, methods of attaching a pan assembly to an aerial work platform, and methods of fabricating a pan assembly for an aerial work platform. In an illustrative embodiment given by way of non-limiting example, a non-limiting, illustrative pan assembly for an aerial work platform includes a pan configured to be disposed about a lower portion of a basket of an aerial work platform. A plurality of attachment mechanisms are disposed about an exterior of the pan, the plurality of attachment mechanisms being configured to removably attach the pan to a lower portion of a basket of an aerial work platform. A tensioning system is disposed within an interior of the pan, the tensioning system being configured to cooperate with the plurality of attachment mechanisms to hold the pan onto a lower portion of a basket of an aerial work platform.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include shield assemblies for baskets of aerial work platforms, methods of fabricating a shield assembly for a basket of an aerial work platform, and methods of attaching a shield assembly onto a basket of an aerial work platform. In an illustrative embodiment given by way of non-limiting example, a shield assembly for a basket of an aerial work platform includes a flexible cover configured to be disposed contiguously about interior sides of a basket of an aerial work platform. Attachment devices are attached to the flexible cover and are configured to removably attach the flexible cover to a basket of an aerial work platform.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include cover assemblies for baskets of aerial work platforms and methods of fabricating a cover assembly for a basket of an aerial work platform. In an illustrative embodiment given by way of non-limiting example, a cover assembly for a basket of an aerial work platform includes a flexible cover. The flexible cover includes an interior guardrail portion and an exterior guardrail portion. The interior guardrail portion is configured to be received adjacent an interior surface of a guardrail of a basket of an aerial work platform. The exterior guardrail portion surrounds the interior guardrail portion, and the exterior guardrail portion is configured to be received adjacent an exterior surface of a guardrail of a basket of an aerial work platform. A retrieval mechanism is configured to draw the exterior guardrail portion toward the interior guardrail portion.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include skirt assemblies for baskets of aerial work platforms, methods of fabricating a skirt assembly for a basket of an aerial work platform, and methods of attaching a skirt assembly onto a basket of an aerial work platform. In an illustrative embodiment given by way of non-limiting example, a skirt assembly for a basket of an aerial work platform includes attachment devices that are removably attachable to a basket of an aerial work platform. Each of the plurality of attachment devices is configured to extend outwardly from the basket substantially normally to the basket. A flexible cover is configured to be removably attachable to the plurality of attachment devices such that the flexible cover is extendable substantially normally about exterior sides of at least a portion of a basket of an aerial work platform.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include shield assemblies for baskets of aerial work platforms, methods of fabricating a shield assembly for a basket of an aerial work platform, and methods of attaching a shield assembly onto a basket of an aerial work platform. In an illustrative embodiment given by way of non-limiting example, a shield assembly for a basket of an aerial work platform includes a flexible cover configured to be disposed contiguously about interior sides of a basket of an aerial work platform. Attachment devices are attached to the flexible cover and are configured to removably attach the flexible cover to a basket of an aerial work platform. Tensioning members are removably attachable to a bottom portion of the flexible cover.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include cover assemblies for baskets of aerial work platforms and methods of fabricating a cover assembly for a basket of an aerial work platform. In an illustrative embodiment given by way of non-limiting example, a cover assembly for a basket of an aerial work platform includes a flexible cover. The flexible cover includes an interior guardrail portion and an exterior guardrail portion. The interior guardrail portion is configured to be received adjacent an interior surface of a guardrail of a basket of an aerial work platform. The exterior guardrail portion surrounds the interior guardrail portion, and the exterior guardrail portion is configured to be received adjacent an exterior surface of a guardrail of a basket of an aerial work platform. A retrieval mechanism is configured to draw the exterior guardrail portion toward the interior guardrail portion.

Abstract: Various disclosed embodiments include apparatuses for handling construction site materials, methods of fabricating an apparatus for handling construction site materials, and methods of moving materials at a construction site. Given by way of example only and not of limitation, a non-limiting, illustrative apparatus for handling construction site materials includes: a frame defining an opening therein at a front of the frame; a mesh configured to fit over the frame; and a sliding mechanism disposable in the frame and configured to permit materials to be loaded into and unloaded out of the frame through the opening.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include pan assemblies for aerial work platforms, methods of attaching a pan assembly to an aerial work platform, and methods of fabricating a pan assembly for an aerial work platform. In an illustrative embodiment given by way of non-limiting example, a non-limiting, illustrative pan assembly for an aerial work platform includes a pan configured to be disposed about a lower portion of a basket of an aerial work platform. A plurality of attachment mechanisms are disposed about an exterior of the pan, the plurality of attachment mechanisms being configured to removably attach the pan to a lower portion of a basket of an aerial work platform. A tensioning system is disposed within an interior of the pan, the tensioning system being configured to cooperate with the plurality of attachment mechanisms to hold the pan onto a lower portion of a basket of an aerial work platform.

Abstract: Various disclosed embodiments include apparatuses for handling construction site materials, methods of fabricating an apparatus for handling construction site materials, and methods of moving materials at a construction site. Given by way of example only and not of limitation, a non-limiting, illustrative apparatus for handling construction site materials includes: a frame defining an opening therein at a front of the frame; a mesh configured to fit over the frame; and a sliding mechanism disposable in the frame and configured to permit materials to be loaded into and unloaded out of the frame through the opening.

Abstract: In a non-limiting, illustrative embodiment a bottom-dumping flexible debris container includes a top section including flexible side members. A bottom section includes flexible bottom members that are hingedly attached to the flexible side members of the top section. A release mechanism is configured to releasably attach the flexible bottom members to each other.

Abstract: In a non-limiting, illustrative embodiment a bottom-dumping flexible debris container includes a top section including flexible side members. A bottom section includes flexible bottom members that are hingedly attached to the flexible side members of the top section. A release mechanism is configured to releasably attach the flexible bottom members to each other.