Negative Effects of Utilizing Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts are a kind of "mobile scaffolding", with a wheel-mounted machinery that provides power to a work platform that moves up and down. The lift can be powered by propane, electricity, diesel or gas. Scissor lifts are characterized by various scissor-like joints that raise the machine by collapsing and expanding. Numerous safety features are built into scissor lifts these days, specially the newer models. As with any safety features, they might not be able to guarantee safety and some features can sometimes malfunction or they could be manually overridden by operators.
Inadvertent Elevation
Construction workers commonly use scissor lifts to work at higher heights. Workers could lift the work platform to just beneath the ceiling level. The issue with accidental elevation could happen if the workers inadvertently bump into the elevation controls while working. In the ceiling scenario, the controls could be accidentally activated and the platform can rise up and accidentally crush them into the ceiling.
Electrocution
Employees have to be extremely careful, making certain they are completely aware of their environment. This will ensure they don't inadvertently electrocute themselves. If, for instance, the operator makes direct contact with or inadvertently touches an induction field or an electrical conductor, tragic consequences could occur.
Lateral Loads
While operating a scissor lift, it is essential know the loading limitations in the instruction manual of your scissor lift. Really terrible consequences can happen if the platform is mis-loaded. A lateral-load is one of the possible problems that could take place if the whole lift overturns. This situation occurs if a heavy tool or material such as a concrete slab which hangs over the scissor lift platform's side, causing the whole equipment to become immediately unbalanced and really prone to dangerously tipping over.