When using rough terrain scissor lifts, it is essential to utilize extra care and be completely aware of your environment so as to maintain safety. The long booms on the machinery act as levers from the center of the drive unit. Like for instance, a 6 inch bump could cause a 3 foot bounce when the operator is at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic in the vicinity, since they may not know that you are moving. Plan your assent cautiously. Park the boom lift on a flat surface that has no mud or water. These areas conceal deep potholes which could be probably cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, use all of the outriggers, completely extended. Be certain to only use approved wooden chalk blocks.
Several lifts would operate from the end of the boom on a metal platform. Long booms act levers on the drive unit. While you are at the driver controls, a 6-inch bump can lead to a 3-foot bounce. Consider all other traffic. They may not know that you are moving. Plan your assent. Park the boom lift on a flat surface free of any mud or water. These areas could conceal deep potholes in which the lift tires could fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, completely. Place only approved wooden chalk blocks beneath the outrigger pads in order to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious hazard for lift drivers is overhead power lines. This is due no matter what kind of lift is utilized. Like for example, if the driver of the platform is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by workers on the ground that could not accurately access proximity to wiring and hence, either the worker or the platform itself can be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee might be electrocuted unfortunately unless properly insulated.