Disadvantages of Scissor Lifts
A scissor lift is a particular type of mobile scaffolding. This wheel-mounted machine provides power to a work platform which moves up and down. The lift could be powered by propane, electricity, diesel or gas. Scissor lifts are characterized by a variety of scissor-like joints which lift the machinery by collapsing and expanding. Numerous safety features are built into scissor lifts nowadays, particularly the newer models. Like with any safety features, they may not be able to guarantee safety and some features could occasionally malfunction or they can be overridden by operators manually.
Accidental Elevation
Construction workers usually utilize scissor lifts to work at higher heights. Workers could hoist the work platform to just below the ceiling level. The problem with accidental elevation could happen if the workers bump into the elevation controls accidentally when working. In the ceiling scenario, the controls could be accidentally activated and the platform can rise up and accidentally crush them into the ceiling.
Electrocution
A different way employees need to be really careful is to be certain they are familiar with the environment they are in while operating the machine so as to make certain they don't accidentally electrocute themselves. If, for instance, the operator makes direct contact with or accidentally touches an electrical conductor or an induction field, tragic outcome can take place.
Lateral Loads
It is essential to be familiar with the loading limitations when using the scissor lift. These limitations would be labelled in the scissor lift instruction manual. Mis-loading the platform could result in very serious consequences. A lateral-load is one of the potential issues which can take place if the entire lift overturns. This situation takes place when a heavy tool or material like a concrete slab that hangs over the side of a scissor lift platform, causing the whole machinery to become unbalanced at once and greatly susceptible to tipping over dangerously.