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 electricity, propane, diesel or gas. Scissor lifts are characterized by various scissor-like joints that elevate the machinery by collapsing and expanding. Many safety features are built into modern scissor lifts, especially the newer models. As with any safety features, they may not be able to guarantee safety and several features could occasionally malfunction or they can be overridden by operators manually.
Accidental Elevation
Construction workers commonly utilize 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 take place if the workers inadvertently bump into the elevation controls while working. In the ceiling scenario, the controls could be activated accidentally and the platform can rise up and accidentally crush them into the ceiling.
Electrocution
A different way employees need to be really cautious is to be certain they are familiar with the environment they are in while utilizing the machinery so as to make certain they don't accidentally electrocute themselves. If, for example, an operator makes direct contact with or inadvertently touches an electrical conductor or an induction field, tragic consequences can occur.
Lateral Loads
It is important to be familiar with the loading limitations while utilizing the scissor lift. These restrictions would be labelled in the scissor lift instruction manual. Mis-loading the platform could lead to very serious consequences. A lateral-load is among the potential problems that could occur if the whole lift overturns. This situation happens if a heavy material or tool such as a concrete slab that hangs over the scissor lift platform's side, causing the entire machine to become immediately unbalanced and greatly susceptible to dangerously tipping over.