It is vital to utilize extra care when utilizing a rough terrain scissor lift. Drivers should be completely aware of the surrounding environment. Long booms on the equipment act as levers from the drive units center. Like for example, 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, because they might not be aware that you are moving. Plan your assent carefully. Park the boom lift on a flat surface which has no water or mud. These areas conceal deep potholes that could be potentially cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, use all of the outriggers, extended completely. Be certain to just utilize wooden chalk blocks which are approved.
Lots of lifts work from a metal platform on the end of the boom. The long booms act as levers from the center of the drive unit. A 6-inch bump could lead to a 3-foot bounce while you are at the driver controls. 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 can fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, fully. Place only approved wooden chalk blocks beneath the outrigger pads to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious hazard for lift drivers is overhead power lines. This is due no matter what type of lift is used. Like for instance, if the platform operator is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by ground workers which is not able to accurately access nearness to wiring and hence, either the worker or the platform itself could be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee can be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.