Negative Effects of Using Scissor Lifts
A scissor lift is a particular kind of mobile scaffolding. This wheel-mounted machinery gives power to a work platform that moves up and down. The lift could be powered by propane, electricity, gas or diesel. Scissor lifts are characterized by a variety of scissor-like joints which raise the machinery by collapsing and expanding. Many safety features are built into scissor lifts nowadays, especially the newer models. Like with any safety features, they might not be able to guarantee safety and several features could be overridden by operators manually or they could sometimes malfunction.
Inadvertent Elevation
Usually, construction workers use scissor lifts to work on ceilings or on higher aspects of the jobsite. The workers will have to hoist the platforms just to right beneath the level of the ceiling. The issue with accidental elevation could happen if the workers inadvertently bump into the elevation controls while working. In the ceiling scenario, the controls might be accidentally activated and the platform can rise up and inadvertently crush them into the ceiling.
Electrocution
Employees have to be extremely cautious, making sure they are completely aware of their environment. This would ensure they don't accidentally electrocute themselves. If, for instance, an operator makes direct contact with or accidentally touches an electrical conductor or an induction field, tragic consequences could happen.
Lateral Loads
While utilizing a scissor lift, it is vital know the loading restrictions in the handbook of your scissor lift. Really terrible consequences can happen if the platform is mis-loaded. A lateral-load is one of the possible problems that can take place 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 entire machine to become unbalanced immediately and greatly susceptible to tipping over dangerously.