Disadvantages of Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts are a kind of "mobile scaffolding", with a wheel-mounted machinery that gives power to a work platform which moves down and up. The lift can be powered by propane, electricity, diesel or gas. Scissor lifts are characterized by a variety of scissor-like joints that raise the equipment by collapsing and expanding. Many safety features are built into scissor lifts today, particularly models that are newer. As with any safety features, they may not be able to guarantee safety and several features can be overridden by operators manually or they could occasionally malfunction.
Inadvertent Elevation
Construction workers commonly utilize scissor lifts to work at higher heights. Workers could raise the work platform to just beneath the ceiling level. The problem with accidental elevation can 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 could rise up and accidentally crush them into the ceiling.
Electrocution
Employees have to be really careful, making certain they are fully aware of their surroundings. This would ensure they don't inadvertently electrocute themselves. If, for instance, the operator accidentally touches or makes direct contact with an electrical conductor or an induction field, tragic outcome can happen.
Lateral Loads
It is essential to know the loading restrictions when utilizing the scissor lift. These restrictions will be labelled in the scissor lift guidebook. Mis-loading the platform can result in very terrible consequences. A lateral-load is amongst the potential problems which could happen if the entire lift overturns. This situation happens 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 tipping over dangerously.