Disadvantages of Utilizing Scissor Lifts
A scissor lift is a specific kind of mobile scaffolding. This wheel-mounted machinery gives power to a work platform that moves down and up. The lift could be powered by electricity, propane, gas or diesel. Scissor lifts are characterized by various scissor-like joints that raise the machine by expanding and collapsing. Many safety features are built into scissor lifts nowadays, specially models which are newer. As with any safety features, they may not be able to guarantee safety and several features can be overridden by operators manually or they could sometimes malfunction.
Accidental Elevation
Construction workers usually use scissor lifts to work at higher heights. Workers can lift the work platform to just beneath 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 might be accidentally activated and the platform could rise up and inadvertently crush them into the ceiling.
Electrocution
Another way employees need to be very cautious is to be sure they know the environment they are in while using the machine in order to make sure 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 occur.
Lateral Loads
It is vital to know the loading limitations while using the scissor lift. These restrictions will be labelled in the scissor lift handbook. Mis-loading the platform can lead to very terrible consequences. A lateral-load is among the possible problems which could occur if the whole lift overturns. This situation occurs when a heavy material or tool such as a concrete slab that hangs over the side of a scissor lift platform, causing the entire equipment to become immediately unbalanced and really prone to tipping over dangerously.