Disadvantages of Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts are a type of "mobile scaffolding", with a wheel-mounted equipment which gives 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 elevate the machinery by expanding and collapsing. Numerous safety features are built into modern scissor lifts, particularly models that are newer. Like with any safety features, they may not be able to guarantee safety and some features could be manually overridden by operators or they can occasionally malfunction.
Inadvertent Elevation
Construction workers commonly utilize scissor lifts to work at higher heights. Workers can hoist the work platform to just below the ceiling level. The issue with accidental elevation could take place if the workers accidentally bump into the elevation controls while working. In the ceiling scenario, the controls could be activated accidentally and the platform could rise up and accidentally crush them into the ceiling.
Electrocution
Workers need to be very cautious, making certain they are completely aware of their environment. This would ensure they don't accidentally electrocute themselves. If, for example, the operator inadvertently touches or makes direct contact with an induction field or an electrical conductor, tragic outcome can take place.
Lateral Loads
It is important to know the loading restrictions while using the scissor lift. These limitations would be labelled in the scissor lift instruction manual. Mis-loading the platform could result in very terrible consequences. A lateral-load is one of the possible issues that could happen if the entire lift overturns. This situation takes place if a heavy tool or material like a concrete slab that hangs over the scissor lift platform's side, causing the whole equipment to become unbalanced at once and really susceptible to tipping over dangerously.