MEC Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts Austin

Negative Effects of Using Scissor Lifts

Scissor lifts are a type of "mobile scaffolding", with a wheel-mounted equipment which provides power to a work platform that moves up and down. The lift can be powered by electricity, propane, diesel or gas. Scissor lifts are characterized by a variety of scissor-like joints which raise the equipment by expanding and collapsing. A lot of safety features are built into scissor lifts today, particularly models which are newer. As with any safety features, they might not be able to guarantee safety and several features could be manually overridden by operators or they can sometimes malfunction.



Inadvertent Elevation

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



Electrocution

Employees have 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, an operator makes direct contact with or accidentally touches an electrical conductor or an induction field, tragic consequences could happen.



Lateral Loads

It is vital to be familiar with the loading limitations when using the scissor lift. These restrictions would be labelled in the scissor lift guidebook. Mis-loading the platform could lead to really terrible consequences. A lateral-load is among the possible issues which could occur if the entire lift overturns. This situation occurs if a heavy tool or material such as a concrete slab that hangs over the side of a scissor lift platform, causing the entire equipment to become instantly unbalanced and really susceptible to dangerously tipping over.

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