Negative Effects of Scissor Lifts
A scissor lift is a specific type of mobile scaffolding. This wheel-mounted equipment provides power to a work platform that moves up and down. The lift could be powered by propane, electricity, diesel or gas. Scissor lifts are characterized by a variety of scissor-like joints that lift the machine by collapsing and expanding. Lots of safety features are built into scissor lifts nowadays, specially the newer models. As with any safety features, they might not be able to guarantee safety and several features could be manually overridden by operators or they can sometimes malfunction.
Inadvertent Elevation
Construction workers normally use scissor lifts to work at higher heights. Workers can raise the work platform to just beneath the ceiling level. The problem with accidental elevation can occur if the workers accidentally bump into the elevation controls while 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
Employees need to be very cautious, making sure they are completely aware of their environment. This would ensure they don't accidentally electrocute themselves. If, for instance, an operator makes direct contact with or inadvertently touches an electrical conductor or an induction field, tragic outcome could happen.
Lateral Loads
While utilizing a scissor lift, it is essential know the loading limitations in the handbook of your scissor lift. Very terrible consequences can take place if the platform is mis-loaded. A lateral-load is among the possible issues which could take place if the entire lift overturns. This situation happens when a heavy material or tool like for example a concrete slab that hangs over the scissor lift platform's side, causing the entire machine to become unbalanced right away and greatly prone to dangerously tipping over.