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Disadvantages of Using Scissor Lifts

A scissor lift is a specific kind of mobile scaffolding. This wheel-mounted equipment provides 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 a variety of scissor-like joints that elevate the machinery by collapsing and expanding. A lot of safety features are built into modern scissor lifts, specially the newer models. Like with any safety features, they may not be able to guarantee safety and several features can occasionally malfunction or they can be manually overridden by operators.



Accidental Elevation

Commonly, construction workers use scissor lifts to work on ceilings or on higher aspects of the jobsite. The workers would need to hoist the platforms just to right below the level of the ceiling. 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 accidentally activated and the platform can rise up and accidentally crush them into the ceiling.



Electrocution

Workers have to be really careful, making certain they are fully aware of their surroundings. This would ensure they don't inadvertently electrocute themselves. If, for example, the operator makes direct contact with or inadvertently touches an induction field or an electrical conductor, tragic outcome can happen.



Lateral Loads

While operating a scissor lift, it is important know the loading limitations in the handbook of your scissor lift. Very serious consequences could take place if the platform is mis-loaded. A lateral-load is among the potential problems which could occur if the entire lift overturns. This situation happens when a heavy tool or material such as a concrete slab which hangs over the scissor lift platform's side, causing the entire equipment to become unbalanced immediately and really prone to tipping over dangerously.

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