MEC Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts Phoenix

Disadvantages of Using Scissor Lifts

A scissor lift is a particular type 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 that lift the equipment by expanding and collapsing. Many safety features are built into scissor lifts today, especially models which are newer. As with any safety features, they may not be able to guarantee safety and some features can occasionally malfunction or they could be overridden by operators manually.



Accidental Elevation

Construction workers commonly use scissor lifts to work at higher heights. Workers could raise the work platform to just beneath the ceiling level. The issue with accidental elevation can take place if the workers inadvertently bump into the elevation controls when working. In the ceiling scenario, the controls could be activated accidentally and the platform can rise up and inadvertently crush them into the ceiling.



Electrocution

Another way employees have to be really careful is to be certain they know the environment they are in while utilizing the machinery so as to make sure they don't unintentionally electrocute themselves. If, for instance, an operator makes direct contact with or inadvertently touches an induction field or an electrical conductor, terrible consequences can take place.



Lateral Loads

It is important to know the loading restrictions when using the scissor lift. These limitations would be labelled in the scissor lift instruction manual. Mis-loading the platform can result in very serious consequences. A lateral-load is among the potential issues which could take place if the whole lift overturns. This situation occurs when a heavy material or tool such as a concrete slab that hangs over the scissor lift platform's side, causing the entire machinery to become unbalanced immediately and greatly susceptible to dangerously tipping over.

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