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[–] null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 23 hours ago (2 children)
[–] Death_Equity@lemmy.world 17 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

In order for something to tip over, the center of mass has to move outside the area of the base and most of the weight is in the bottom part of the lift. So it is basically impossible without actively trying to tip it over.

[–] null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 18 hours ago (2 children)

It's only "basically impossible" if it's on a firm platform. If it's on a gimbal, like a plastic floating thing, then you don't really now where the tipping point is going to be because it depends on the flexibility of the platform.

[–] Kbobabob@lemmy.world 2 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Probably why the bottom is also anchored to the floating work surface. This implementation looks like exactly what you're supposed to do. There's lots of pearl clutching for some reason.

[–] null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 17 hours ago

Safe work sites aren't "pearl clutching".

Who says this is exactly what you're supposed to do?

If you're ever working at height and you think it's safer without a harness so you're not killed to death by whatever you're standing on it's probably a good time to reassess.

[–] 9bananas@feddit.org 1 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago) (1 children)

those blocks are not that flexible*

never seen them at festivals or some such?

they're much stiffer than they appear at first glance!

^*if^ ^they're^ ^properly^ ^linked^

[–] null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 17 hours ago

Any flexibility will change the physics.

Guaranteed the specs on that lift say it can only be operated on the ground.

Guaranteed the specs on that dock say it's not suitable for supporting anything at any height.

[–] Soulg@ani.social 3 points 23 hours ago (1 children)
[–] null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Uh, sure. You might also fall on the concrete walk way around the pool, or on the lift, or the lift might fall on you, or any number of things.

[–] Soulg@ani.social 1 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Sure they might fall in the concrete, but that would be really obviously about to happen to have the fall.

Or like others have pointed out, they're using equipment designed for this, and probably nothing will happen lol

[–] null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 6 hours ago

This equipment is not designed for this at all.

Guaranteed the specs for that lift say that it can only be operated from the ground.

Guaranteed the specs for that dock say that it can not be used as a platform for any kind of equipment, and that it must be used as a "dock" (secured to something) and not a barge.

If your risk assessment is "Probably nothing will happen lol", it's probably a good time to re-think your approach. It's easy to be flippant looking at memes on lemmy, but it's just madness to risk your life so your employer can save a few dollars.