Negative Effects of Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts are a kind of "mobile scaffolding", with a wheel-mounted machine which provides power to a work platform which moves up and down. The lift can be powered by propane, electricity, gas or diesel. Scissor lifts are characterized by various scissor-like joints that raise the machine by expanding and collapsing. A lot of safety features are built into scissor lifts nowadays, particularly the newer models. Like with any safety features, they may not be able to guarantee safety and several features could sometimes malfunction or they could be manually overridden by operators.
Accidental 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 issue with accidental elevation could happen if the workers inadvertently bump into the elevation controls when working. In the ceiling scenario, the controls might be activated accidentally and the platform can rise up and accidentally crush them into the ceiling.
Electrocution
Employees have to be very cautious, making sure they are completely aware of their environment. This will ensure they don't accidentally electrocute themselves. If, for example, the operator accidentally touches or makes direct contact with an electrical conductor or an induction field, terrible consequences could take place.
Lateral Loads
When using a scissor lift, it is vital to be familiar with the loading limitations in the instruction manual of your scissor lift. Very terrible consequences could occur if the platform is mis-loaded. A lateral-load is one of the possible issues which can happen if the entire lift overturns. This situation happens if a heavy tool or material like for instance a concrete slab that hangs over the scissor lift platform's side, causing the entire machine to become instantly unbalanced and really susceptible to tipping over dangerously.