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by Animats 3029 days ago
Just to be clear: it’s absolutely safe to go around.

There is a variation which isn't - the "man lift".[1] Those are dangerous, and sometimes seen in parking garages for staff only. Those really do turn upside down at the top. They're usually equipped with a switch to shut them down if someone rides past the top landing.

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KzEAs3Yclg