When using rough terrain scissor lifts, it is essential to use extra care and be fully aware of your surroundings so as to be safe. The extended booms on the machine act as levers from the drive unit's center. For instance, a 6 inch bump can result in a 3 foot bounce when the driver is at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic nearby, because they might not know that you are moving. Plan your assent carefully. Park the boom lift on a flat surface which has no water or mud. These areas cover deep potholes that can be probably cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, utilize all of the outriggers, fully extended. Be certain to just utilize wooden chalk blocks that are approved.
A lot of lifts operate 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 can cause a 3-foot bounce while you are at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic. They may not be aware 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 wherein the lift tires can fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, completely. Place just approved wooden chalk blocks beneath the outrigger pads in order to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious danger for lift operators is overhead power lines. This is due no matter what kind of lift is utilized. For instance, if the platform driver is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by ground employees that can not accurately access proximity to wiring and thus, either the platform itself or the worker could be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee might be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.