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Reduces trap injury potential
23 January 2013
Occasionally, operators of mobile elevating work platforms can become trapped between the machine and surrounding objects, forcing their torso on to the controls. In extreme cases, this can result in sustained involunta

Occasionally, operators of mobile
elevating work platforms can become
trapped between the machine and
surrounding objects, forcing their
torso on to the controls. In extreme
cases, this can result in sustained
involuntary operation of the
machine's controls. Niftylift
responded to this risk by developing
the SiOPS (Sustained Involuntary
Operation Prevention System).
The SiOPS control panel is integral to the cage and equipped to detect any significant load on the platform's controls or console. If a load is detected the foot pedal and enable button are instantly deactivated, temporarily interrupting all machine movement. As SiOPS reacts instantly when it senses the operator being forced onto the controls, it also eliminates the operator reaction time, greatly reducing the potential for trap injury.
The SiOPS control panel is integral to the cage and equipped to detect any significant load on the platform's controls or console. If a load is detected the foot pedal and enable button are instantly deactivated, temporarily interrupting all machine movement. As SiOPS reacts instantly when it senses the operator being forced onto the controls, it also eliminates the operator reaction time, greatly reducing the potential for trap injury.
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