Disadvantages of Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts are a type of "mobile scaffolding", with a wheel-mounted machinery that provides power to a work platform which moves down and up. The lift can be powered by propane, electricity, diesel or gas. Scissor lifts are characterized by a variety of scissor-like joints that raise the equipment by collapsing and expanding. Numerous safety features are built into modern scissor lifts, especially models which are newer. 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 normally utilize scissor lifts to work at higher heights. Workers could hoist the work platform to just below the ceiling level. The issue with accidental elevation could occur if the workers accidentally bump into the elevation controls while working. In the ceiling scenario, the controls could be accidentally activated and the platform can rise up and accidentally crush them into the ceiling.
Electrocution
Workers need to be extremely careful, making sure they are completely aware of their surroundings. This will ensure they don't inadvertently electrocute themselves. If, for example, the operator accidentally touches or makes direct contact with an induction field or an electrical conductor, terrible outcome could occur.
Lateral Loads
It is important to be familiar with the loading restrictions when utilizing the scissor lift. These restrictions will be labelled in the scissor lift handbook. Mis-loading the platform can cause really serious consequences. A lateral-load is among the possible issues which can occur if the whole lift overturns. This situation happens if a heavy tool or material like a concrete slab which hangs over the scissor lift platform's side, causing the whole machinery to become immediately unbalanced and greatly prone to tipping over dangerously.