Disadvantages of Utilizing Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts are a kind of "mobile scaffolding", with a wheel-mounted equipment which gives power to a work platform that moves up and down. The lift can be powered by electricity, propane, gas or diesel. Scissor lifts are characterized by various scissor-like joints that raise the machinery by collapsing and expanding. Numerous safety features are built into scissor lifts today, particularly models that are newer. As with any safety features, they might not be able to guarantee safety and some features could be overridden by operators manually or they can sometimes malfunction.
Accidental Elevation
Construction workers normally use scissor lifts to work at higher heights. Workers could raise the work platform to just beneath the ceiling level. The issue with accidental elevation could happen if the workers accidentally bump into the elevation controls while working. In the ceiling scenario, the controls could be activated accidentally and the platform could rise up and inadvertently crush them into the ceiling.
Electrocution
Employees need to be very cautious, making certain they are fully aware of their surroundings. This will ensure they don't inadvertently electrocute themselves. If, for instance, an operator makes direct contact with or inadvertently touches an electrical conductor or an induction field, tragic outcome could take place.
Lateral Loads
When using a scissor lift, it is important know the loading limitations in the instruction manual of your scissor lift. Very terrible consequences could take place if the platform is mis-loaded. A lateral-load is one of the possible issues that can occur if the entire lift overturns. This situation occurs when a heavy material or tool like for instance a concrete slab which hangs over the scissor lift platform's side, causing the entire machinery to become unbalanced right away and really prone to dangerously tipping over.