Disadvantages of Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts are a kind of "mobile scaffolding", with a wheel-mounted equipment which provides power to a work platform which moves up and down. The lift can be powered by propane, electricity, gas or diesel. Scissor lifts are characterized by various scissor-like joints which raise the equipment by collapsing and expanding. Lots of safety features are built into modern scissor lifts, specially the newer models. As with any safety features, they might not be able to guarantee safety and several features could be manually overridden by operators or they could sometimes malfunction.
Inadvertent Elevation
Normally, construction workers utilize scissor lifts to work on higher aspects of the jobsites or on ceilings. The workers will have to raise the platforms just to right below ceiling level. The issue with accidental elevation can take place if the workers bump into the elevation controls accidentally when 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
Employees need to be really careful, making certain they are completely aware of their environment. This would ensure they don't accidentally electrocute themselves. If, for example, the operator accidentally touches or makes direct contact with an induction field or an electrical conductor, terrible outcome could take place.
Lateral Loads
When operating a scissor lift, it is important know the loading limitations in the guidebook of your scissor lift. Very terrible consequences can occur if the platform is mis-loaded. A lateral-load is amongst the possible problems which could happen if the whole lift overturns. This situation happens if a heavy material or tool like for instance a concrete slab which hangs over the side of a scissor lift platform, causing the whole machine to become immediately unbalanced and greatly susceptible to dangerously tipping over.