"Sea Legs" after working in scissor lift
After a training a worker came up to me and asked about having "sea legs" after working on most of a day on a scissor lift thirty feet off the ground. After working off the scissor lift he was climbing a ladder and still had the sensation of moving.
I asked about any known medical conditions that might make it worse, which he isn't aware of. I gave him some suggestions for working on his balance, but is there a way to counteract the affects of the swaying motion?
Any ideas or suggestions are appreciated.
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Aside from OTC medications for motion sickness, ensure he's well hydrated, avoid sudden movements, and tell him to just keep walking it off to readjust his body. Aside from that, I'd maybe look at underlying vertigo or other related conditions.
Some of the wider scissor lifts sway when they are up high. Mine are narrow 32" wide and they don't sway. The 46 wide and bigger do especially SkyJack. I had that once. I was working in a 6832 SkyJack most of the day and I had the sea legs feeling for a couple minutes afterward. The lift was constantly moving back and forth like a boat. It only happened once though. I was tired and worn out by the end of the day.