Disadvantages of Using Scissor Lifts
A scissor lift is a specific kind of mobile scaffolding. This wheel-mounted machinery 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 which elevate the machine by expanding and collapsing. Lots of safety features are built into modern scissor lifts, especially models which are newer. As with any safety features, they may not be able to guarantee safety and several features could be overridden by operators manually or they can sometimes malfunction.
Accidental Elevation
Normally, construction workers utilize scissor lifts to work on ceilings or on higher aspects of the jobsite. The workers would have to lift the platforms just to right beneath the level of the ceiling. The issue with accidental elevation can happen if the workers accidentally bump into the elevation controls while working. In the ceiling scenario, the controls might be accidentally activated and the platform could rise up and inadvertently crush them into the ceiling.
Electrocution
Employees have to be very careful, making certain they are fully aware of their environment. This would ensure they don't accidentally electrocute themselves. If, for instance, an operator accidentally touches or makes direct contact with an induction field or an electrical conductor, tragic consequences could occur.
Lateral Loads
It is important to know the loading restrictions when in operation of the scissor lift. These limitations would be labelled in the scissor lift instruction manual. Mis-loading the platform can lead to extremely serious consequences. A lateral-load is among the possible problems that can occur if the whole lift overturns. This situation occurs if a heavy tool or material such as a concrete slab that hangs over the scissor lift platform's side, causing the entire equipment to become unbalanced right away and greatly prone to dangerously tipping over.