Disadvantages of Scissor Lifts
A scissor lift is a specific type of mobile scaffolding. This wheel-mounted machinery gives power to a work platform that moves up and down. The lift can be powered by propane, electricity, diesel or gas. Scissor lifts are characterized by various scissor-like joints that lift the machinery by expanding and collapsing. A lot of safety features are built into scissor lifts these days, particularly the newer models. Like with any safety features, they might not be able to guarantee safety and several features can be overridden by operators manually or they could sometimes malfunction.
Inadvertent Elevation
Construction workers commonly use scissor lifts to work at higher heights. Workers could hoist the work platform to just beneath the ceiling level. The problem with accidental elevation can take place if the workers bump into the elevation controls accidentally while working. In the ceiling scenario, the controls could be accidentally activated 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 environment. This will ensure they don't inadvertently electrocute themselves. If, for instance, an operator makes direct contact with or inadvertently touches an electrical conductor or an induction field, tragic outcome could take place.
Lateral Loads
While utilizing a scissor lift, it is important know the loading limitations in the instruction manual of your scissor lift. Very serious consequences can happen if the platform is mis-loaded. A lateral-load is amongst the potential problems that could take place if the entire lift overturns. This situation happens if a heavy tool or material such as a concrete slab which hangs over the scissor lift platform's side, causing the whole equipment to become immediately unbalanced and really susceptible to tipping over dangerously.