Disadvantages of Utilizing Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts are a type of "mobile scaffolding", with a wheel-mounted machinery which gives power to a work platform that moves up and down. The lift can be powered by electricity, propane, diesel or gas. Scissor lifts are characterized by a variety of scissor-like joints that lift the machinery by expanding and collapsing. Lots of safety features are built into scissor lifts today, especially the newer models. Like with any safety features, they may not be able to guarantee safety and several features could sometimes malfunction or they can be manually overridden by operators.
Inadvertent Elevation
Construction workers usually utilize scissor lifts to work at higher heights. Workers can lift the work platform to just below the ceiling level. The issue with accidental elevation could take place if the workers bump into the elevation controls accidentally while working. In the ceiling scenario, the controls could be accidentally activated and the platform can rise up and inadvertently crush them into the ceiling.
Electrocution
Workers need to be really careful, making certain they are fully aware of their environment. This will ensure they don't accidentally electrocute themselves. If, for instance, the operator inadvertently touches or makes direct contact with an electrical conductor or an induction field, terrible outcome can take place.
Lateral Loads
When utilizing a scissor lift, it is important 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 amongst the potential issues that can happen if the entire lift overturns. This situation happens if a heavy material or tool such as a concrete slab that hangs over the scissor lift platform's side, causing the entire machinery to become immediately unbalanced and really susceptible to dangerously tipping over.