What type of lift is considered scaffolding?

Scissor lifts are considered scaffolding due to their design and functionality that allow workers to perform tasks at height safely and efficiently. These lifts provide a stable platform that can elevate multiple workers and their tools simultaneously, which is similar to traditional scaffolding. Scissor lifts expand vertically and have a mechanism that allows them to support a broad work area, making them suitable for construction, maintenance, and other tasks where a temporary elevated workspace is needed.

Unlike aerial work platforms, which may provide various configurations for accessing hard-to-reach areas, scissor lifts are specifically designed for vertical lifting with the ability to support sizable loads. While boom lifts offer extended reach horizontally and vertically, their operation and intended use vary from the non-mobile, scaffolding-like characteristics of scissor lifts. Vertical mast lifts focus more on reaching height with limited working space, thus lacking the broader, platform-focused design that characterizes scaffolding.