Disadvantages of Utilizing Scissor Lifts
A scissor lift is a specific type of mobile scaffolding. This wheel-mounted machinery gives power to a work platform that moves down and up. The lift can be powered by propane, electricity, gas or diesel. Scissor lifts are characterized by various scissor-like joints that elevate the equipment by expanding and collapsing. Numerous safety features are built into scissor lifts today, especially models that are newer. Like with any safety features, they might not be able to guarantee safety and some features can sometimes malfunction or they could be overridden by operators manually.
Accidental Elevation
Usually, construction workers use scissor lifts to work on higher aspects of the jobsites or on ceilings. The workers will have to raise the platforms just to right beneath the level of the ceiling. The issue with accidental elevation could happen if the workers bump into the elevation controls accidentally when 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
Another way workers have to be really careful is to be sure they know the surroundings they are in while using the equipment so as to make certain they don't accidentally electrocute themselves. If, for instance, an operator makes direct contact with or inadvertently touches an induction field or an electrical conductor, tragic consequences can happen.
Lateral Loads
While utilizing a scissor lift, it is vital know the loading limitations in the handbook of your scissor lift. Really terrible consequences could take place if the platform is mis-loaded. A lateral-load is one of the possible issues that can happen if the entire lift overturns. This situation takes place if a heavy material or tool like a concrete slab that hangs over the scissor lift platform's side, causing the entire machinery to become instantly unbalanced and really prone to tipping over dangerously.