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 which moves down and up. The lift can be powered by electricity, propane, diesel or gas. Scissor lifts are characterized by a variety of scissor-like joints which lift 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 sometimes malfunction or they could be overridden by operators manually.
Inadvertent Elevation
Commonly, construction workers use scissor lifts to work on higher aspects of the jobsites or on ceilings. The workers will need to hoist the platforms just to right beneath ceiling level. The issue with accidental elevation can occur if the workers inadvertently bump into the elevation controls when working. In the ceiling scenario, the controls could be accidentally activated and the platform could rise up and inadvertently crush them into the ceiling.
Electrocution
A different way workers need to be extremely cautious is to be certain they are familiar with the environment they are in while operating the equipment so as to make sure they don't unintentionally electrocute themselves. If, for instance, an operator accidentally touches or makes direct contact with an electrical conductor or an induction field, terrible consequences could occur.
Lateral Loads
When utilizing a scissor lift, it is essential know the loading restrictions in the handbook of your scissor lift. Very serious consequences can occur if the platform is mis-loaded. A lateral-load is one of the potential problems which could take place if the entire lift overturns. This situation occurs when a heavy material or tool such as a concrete slab which hangs over the scissor lift platform's side, causing the whole machine to become immediately unbalanced and really prone to dangerously tipping over.