an "'industrial scissor lift table is a device that employs a scissors mechanism to raise or lower goods and/or persons. typically lift tables are used to raise large, heavy loads through relatively small distances. common applications include pallet handling, vehicle loading and work positioning. lift tables are a recommended way to help reduce incidents of musculoskeletal disorders by correctly re-positioning work at a suitable height for operators. lift tables lend themselves to being easily adapted to a specific use. they can work in hostile environments, be manufactured in stainless steel and have equipment like conveyors, turn-tables, barriers and gates easily added to their deckplates.