Scissor lift
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3.3 Risk list
Risks for personnel
This heading illustrates potential risks for the operator, maintenance
fitter, or any other person present in the area around the lift,
resulting from incorrect use.
Risk of crushing
Possible if the operator controlling the lift is not in the specified
position at the control panel. When the platforms (and vehicle) are
lowering the operator must never be partly or completely underneath
the movable structure.
Risk of crushing (personnel)
When the platforms and the vehicle are lowering, personnel are prohibited
from
entering the area beneath the movable parts of the lift. The lift
operator must not start the manoeuvres until it has been clearly established
that there are no person in potentially dangerous positions.
Risk of impact
Caused by the parts of the lift or the vehicle that is positioned at
head height. When, due to operational reasons, the lift is stopped at
relatively low elevations personnel must be careful to avoid impact
with parts of the machine not marked with special colours.
Risk of vehicle moving
Cause by operations involving the application of force sufficient to
displace the vehicle. In the case of large or particular heavy
vehicles, sudden movement could create an unacceptable overload
or uneven load sharing. Therefore, before lifting the vehicle and during all
operations on the vehicle, make sure that it is properly stopped by the hand
brake.
Risk of vehicle falling from lift
This hazard may arise in the case of incorrect positioning of the
vehicle on the platforms, incorrect stopping of the vehicle, or in the
case of vehicles of dimensions that are not compatible with the
capacity of the lift.
Never attempt to perform tests by driving the vehicle while it is on the
platforms Never leave objects in the lowering area of the movable parts
of the lift.
Risk of slipping
Cause by lubricant contamination of the floor around the lift. The
area beneath and immediately surrounding the lift and also the
platforms must be kept clean. Remove any oil spills immediately.
