Disadvantages of Using Scissor Lifts
A scissor lift is a particular type of mobile scaffolding. This wheel-mounted equipment gives power to a work platform which moves up and down. The lift could be powered by propane, electricity, gas or diesel. Scissor lifts are characterized by a variety of scissor-like joints that raise the equipment by collapsing and expanding. Many safety features are built into modern scissor lifts, specially models that are newer. As with any safety features, they might not be able to guarantee safety and some features can be manually overridden by operators or they could occasionally malfunction.
Accidental Elevation
Construction workers commonly use scissor lifts to work at higher heights. Workers could lift the work platform to just below the ceiling level. The problem with accidental elevation can happen if the workers bump into the elevation controls inadvertently when working. In the ceiling scenario, the controls might be accidentally activated and the platform can rise up and inadvertently crush them into the ceiling.
Electrocution
A different way employees need to be very cautious is to be sure they know the environment they are in while utilizing the machine so as to make certain they don't unintentionally electrocute themselves. If, for instance, an operator accidentally touches or makes direct contact with an electrical conductor or an induction field, tragic outcome could happen.
Lateral Loads
When using a scissor lift, it is vital know the loading restrictions in the guidebook of your scissor lift. Really terrible consequences can happen if the platform is mis-loaded. A lateral-load is one of the potential issues that could happen if the entire lift overturns. This situation occurs if a heavy material or tool like a concrete slab which hangs over the scissor lift platform's side, causing the entire equipment to become instantly unbalanced and greatly prone to dangerously tipping over.