Because of high traffic in shopping and amusement centers, using scaffolding is not safe. on the other hand there are a lot of CCTV cameras, lights, signs and  other equipment placed in height, in museums, galleries, malls and other high traffic places that need to be taken care of fast. small malls can use single railed or double railed mast lifts. aluminum mast lifts are more light weight and easier to move.

Chain stores need mobile lifting platforms in order to restock their shelves, change the signs, or even clean different parts of the store. scissor lifts are good candidates for stores that need machines with more weight capacity, although needed height is an effective factor for choosing the lifting platform. chain stores usually have separate warehouses or storage spaces. using scissor lifts can make it easier and more secure to reach the shelves. 

Large shopping and amusement centers need faster lifting platforms that have bridging ability to reach the voids and hard to reach places. spider lifts are suitable for these places. spider lifts can cover more height and horizontal reach. also they have proper weight and dimensions and can be moved to different levels by cargo elevators and go through different doors. 

Self-propelled and towable boom lifts have many uses in business and recreational centers. these lifting platforms are fast and they do not need stabilizing jacks to to work in height. large masques, holy shrines, religious places and some large shopping centers are customers for these lifting platforms.

Amusement parks are one the places that need lifting platforms to inspect machines like ferries wheels, roller coasters, and other rides as well as  checking on lighting, CCTV cameras, etc. boom lifts can be great choices for that matter but because of their high price using railed mast lifts is more common.

reaching the equipment on the ceiling of theaters and cinemas is difficult. for that matter CLAIER produced special single railed lifting platform than can be placed over the seats in theaters and cinemas and make it easier to reach equipment in height.

Lifting platforms are also used in arenas. to fix lighting, take care of air conditioning, CCTV cameras, etc.