Negative Effects of Scissor Lifts
A scissor lift is a particular kind of mobile scaffolding. This wheel-mounted machine 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 various scissor-like joints which raise the equipment by collapsing and expanding. Many safety features are built into modern scissor lifts, particularly the newer models. Like with any safety features, they may not be able to guarantee safety and several features can be manually overridden by operators or they can occasionally malfunction.
Accidental Elevation
Commonly, construction workers use scissor lifts to work on ceilings or on higher aspects of the jobsite. The workers will need to lift the platforms just to right beneath ceiling level. The issue with accidental elevation can take place if the workers bump into the elevation controls inadvertently when working. In the ceiling scenario, the controls might be activated accidentally and the platform could rise up and accidentally crush them into the ceiling.
Electrocution
Employees need to be very cautious, making certain they are completely aware of their environment. This would ensure they don't accidentally electrocute themselves. If, for example, an operator accidentally touches or makes direct contact with an induction field or an electrical conductor, tragic consequences could occur.
Lateral Loads
When operating a scissor lift, it is essential to be familiar with the loading limitations in the instruction manual of your scissor lift. Really terrible consequences can occur if the platform is mis-loaded. A lateral-load is one of the possible problems that could take place if the entire lift overturns. This situation occurs when a heavy tool or material like a concrete slab which hangs over the side of a scissor lift platform, causing the whole machinery to become unbalanced immediately and really susceptible to dangerously tipping over.