Disadvantages of Scissor Lifts
A scissor lift is a specific kind of mobile scaffolding. This wheel-mounted machinery gives power to a work platform which moves up and down. The lift could be powered by electricity, propane, diesel or gas. Scissor lifts are characterized by a variety of scissor-like joints which elevate the machinery by collapsing and expanding. A lot of safety features are built into modern scissor lifts, specially the newer models. Like with any safety features, they might not be able to guarantee safety and some features can occasionally malfunction or they can be manually overridden by operators.
Inadvertent Elevation
Construction workers commonly utilize scissor lifts to work at higher heights. Workers could lift the work platform to just below the ceiling level. The issue with accidental elevation can occur if the workers inadvertently bump into the elevation controls while working. In the ceiling scenario, the controls could be accidentally activated and the platform could rise up and accidentally crush them into the ceiling.
Electrocution
A different way employees need to be extremely careful is to be sure they are familiar with the surroundings they are in while operating the machine in order to ensure they don't accidentally electrocute themselves. If, for example, an operator inadvertently touches or makes direct contact with an electrical conductor or an induction field, tragic outcome can take place.
Lateral Loads
It is essential to know the loading restrictions when in operation of the scissor lift. These limitations would be labelled in the scissor lift guidebook. Mis-loading the platform can result in really serious consequences. A lateral-load is one of the possible problems which could occur if the whole lift overturns. This situation happens if a heavy material or tool like a concrete slab which hangs over the scissor lift platform's side, causing the whole machinery to become instantly unbalanced and greatly susceptible to dangerously tipping over.