The platform continued to rise, fatally crushing the worker. The worker was pushed firmly onto the control lever when he was caught between an overhead beam and the elevating platform’s guard rail. The worker inadvertently activated the lever for controlling elevation. The platform controls were not protected against inadvertent operation. The most common types of accidents involving a scissor lift: Tip-Over caused by misapplication of the machine, obstacles Misuse of the Equipment Machines marked "Use on level surface only" Used outdoors for the sake of economy or availability, often resulting in tip-overs Lack of MaintenanceĪ worker on a self-propelled scissor lift was installing bolts to connect two large overhead steel beams. Inexperienced or untrained operators 10.Unobserved, uncorrected mechanical or structural defects in equipment Operating the lift in inclement weather or low visibility conditions 9. Contact with protruding objects and/or overhead objects 8. Fall from elevated level Ejections from the lift platform Electrical shock (electrocutions) 4. Guidelines addressed in OSHA § (w) - Mobile Scaffolds Must meet requirements of this sectionģ Statistics More construction workers die from falling from a height above 6 feet Annual average 32-35% Average of 8 scissor lift fatalities each year 10 year study conducted: Showed 40% of accidents occurred due to tip-over Many trades involved: Painters Drywallers Electricians Othersġ. 2 Scissor Lifts Aerial Work Platforms Classified by OSHA as Scaffolding
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