When utilizing rough terrain scissor lifts, it is vital to utilize extra care and be fully aware of your surroundings so as to be safe. The extended booms on the equipment act as levers from the center of the drive unit. For instance, a 6 inch bump could lead to a 3 foot bounce when the operator is at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic in the vicinity, because they might not know that you are moving. Plan your assent cautiously. Park the boom lift on a flat surface which has no water or mud. These areas conceal deep potholes which can be probably cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, use all of the outriggers, extended completely. Be sure to just use wooden chalk blocks that are approved.
Many lifts operate from a metal platform on the end of the boom. The extended booms act as levers from the drive unit's center. A 6-inch bump can cause a 3-foot bounce while you are at the driver controls. Be aware of all other traffic. They might not know that you are moving. Plan your assent. Park the boom lift on a flat surface free of any water or mud. These areas could cover deep potholes in which the lift tires can fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, to the full extension position. Place just approved wooden chalk blocks underneath the outrigger pads to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious hazard for lift drivers is overhead power lines. This is due regardless of what kind of lift is used. Like for example, if the driver of the platform is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by ground personnel which can not correctly access nearness to wiring and thus, either the worker or the platform itself can be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee can be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.