Disadvantages of Scissor Lifts
A scissor lift is a particular type of mobile scaffolding. This wheel-mounted machine gives power to a work platform that moves down and up. The lift could be powered by propane, electricity, gas or diesel. Scissor lifts are characterized by various scissor-like joints which elevate the equipment by expanding and collapsing. Numerous safety features are built into scissor lifts nowadays, particularly models which 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 can sometimes malfunction.
Inadvertent Elevation
Commonly, construction workers utilize scissor lifts to work on ceilings or on higher aspects of the jobsite. The workers would need to raise the platforms just to right below ceiling level. The problem with accidental elevation can take place if the workers bump into the elevation controls inadvertently 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
Employees have to be extremely cautious, making sure they are completely aware of their surroundings. This will ensure they don't accidentally electrocute themselves. If, for instance, the operator makes direct contact with or accidentally touches an induction field or an electrical conductor, terrible consequences can occur.
Lateral Loads
It is vital to know the loading limitations when in operation of the scissor lift. These restrictions will be labelled in the scissor lift handbook. Mis-loading the platform could lead to extremely terrible consequences. A lateral-load is one of the potential issues that could happen if the whole lift overturns. This situation takes place if a heavy tool or material such as a concrete slab which hangs over the scissor lift platform's side, causing the entire machine to become unbalanced at once and really prone to dangerously tipping over.