Disadvantages of Scissor Lifts
A scissor lift is a specific kind of mobile scaffolding. This wheel-mounted machinery gives power to a work platform which moves up and down. The lift could be powered by electricity, propane, diesel or gas. Scissor lifts are characterized by a variety of scissor-like joints which elevate the machine by collapsing and expanding. Many safety features are built into modern scissor lifts, especially the newer models. Like with any safety features, they may not be able to guarantee safety and several features could occasionally malfunction or they can be manually overridden by operators.
Accidental Elevation
Construction workers normally utilize scissor lifts to work at higher heights. Workers can lift the work platform to just below the ceiling level. The issue with accidental elevation could occur if the workers bump into the elevation controls inadvertently while working. In the ceiling scenario, the controls could be accidentally activated and the platform could rise up and accidentally crush them into the ceiling.
Electrocution
Workers have to be extremely careful, making sure they are completely aware of their environment. This would ensure they don't accidentally electrocute themselves. If, for example, an operator makes direct contact with or accidentally touches an electrical conductor or an induction field, tragic consequences can happen.
Lateral Loads
It is important to know the loading limitations while utilizing the scissor lift. These restrictions would be labelled in the scissor lift guidebook. Mis-loading the platform could cause very terrible consequences. A lateral-load is one of the potential issues that can take place if the whole lift overturns. This situation happens if a heavy material or tool such as a concrete slab that hangs over the side of a scissor lift platform, causing the entire machinery to become immediately unbalanced and greatly prone to dangerously tipping over.