MEC Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts Salt Lake City

Negative Effects of Scissor Lifts

Scissor lifts are a kind of "mobile scaffolding", with a wheel-mounted machine which gives power to a work platform which 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 elevate the equipment by expanding and collapsing. Numerous safety features are built into modern scissor lifts, particularly the newer models. As with any safety features, they may not be able to guarantee safety and several features could sometimes malfunction or they could be manually overridden by operators.



Accidental Elevation

Construction workers normally use scissor lifts to work at higher heights. Workers can raise the work platform to just beneath the ceiling level. The issue with accidental elevation could happen if the workers bump into the elevation controls accidentally when 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

Employees need to be really cautious, making sure they are fully aware of their environment. This will ensure they don't inadvertently electrocute themselves. If, for instance, the operator makes direct contact with or accidentally touches an electrical conductor or an induction field, terrible outcome could take place.



Lateral Loads

When using a scissor lift, it is vital to be familiar with the loading limitations in the handbook of your scissor lift. Very terrible consequences can happen if the platform is mis-loaded. A lateral-load is among the possible problems that can happen if the entire lift overturns. This situation takes place if a heavy material or tool like a concrete slab that hangs over the scissor lift platform's side, causing the whole equipment to become unbalanced right away and really prone to dangerously tipping over.

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