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Negative Effects of Scissor Lifts

A scissor lift is a particular kind of mobile scaffolding. This wheel-mounted machinery gives 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 lift the machine by collapsing and expanding. Many safety features are built into scissor lifts nowadays, especially the newer models. As with any safety features, they might not be able to guarantee safety and some features can sometimes malfunction or they could be manually overridden by operators.



Accidental Elevation

Usually, construction workers utilize scissor lifts to work on higher aspects of the jobsites or on ceilings. The workers will need to lift the platforms just to right below ceiling level. The issue with accidental elevation could occur if the workers bump into the elevation controls inadvertently when working. In the ceiling scenario, the controls might be accidentally activated and the platform can rise up and inadvertently crush them into the ceiling.



Electrocution

Workers have to be extremely cautious, making certain they are completely aware of their environment. This would ensure they don't inadvertently electrocute themselves. If, for example, the operator makes direct contact with or inadvertently touches an electrical conductor or an induction field, tragic consequences can take place.



Lateral Loads

When utilizing a scissor lift, it is important to be familiar with the loading limitations in the instruction manual of your scissor lift. Really terrible consequences can happen if the platform is mis-loaded. A lateral-load is amongst the potential problems which can take place if the whole lift overturns. This situation occurs when a heavy material or tool like a concrete slab that hangs over the scissor lift platform's side, causing the whole machine to become unbalanced at once and greatly prone to tipping over dangerously.

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