Negative Effects of Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts are a type of "mobile scaffolding", with a wheel-mounted equipment that provides power to a work platform which moves down and up. The lift could be powered by propane, electricity, gas or diesel. Scissor lifts are characterized by various scissor-like joints that raise the machinery by collapsing and expanding. A lot of safety features are built into scissor lifts today, particularly models that are newer. Like with any safety features, they might not be able to guarantee safety and several features could be manually overridden by operators or they could sometimes malfunction.
Accidental Elevation
Construction workers commonly utilize scissor lifts to work at higher heights. Workers could hoist the work platform to just beneath the ceiling level. The problem with accidental elevation could take place if the workers accidentally bump into the elevation controls while 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
Employees have to be extremely cautious, making sure they are completely aware of their surroundings. This would ensure they don't inadvertently electrocute themselves. If, for instance, an operator makes direct contact with or inadvertently touches an induction field or an electrical conductor, terrible consequences could occur.
Lateral Loads
When operating a scissor lift, it is vital to be familiar with the loading restrictions in the handbook of your scissor lift. Very terrible consequences can occur if the platform is mis-loaded. A lateral-load is amongst the potential problems that could happen if the entire lift overturns. This situation takes place when a heavy tool or material such as a concrete slab which hangs over the scissor lift platform's side, causing the whole machinery to become unbalanced right away and greatly susceptible to tipping over dangerously.