When using rough terrain scissor lifts, it is really important to use extra caution and be fully aware of your environment in order to maintain safety. The extended booms on the machinery act as levers from the center of the drive unit. For instance, a 6 inch bump could result in a 3 foot bounce when the driver is at the driver controls. Take into account all other traffic in the vicinity, since they may 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 possibly cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, utilize all of the outriggers, completely extended. Be sure to just use approved wooden chalk blocks.
Several lifts will operate from the end of the boom on a metal platform. Extended booms act levers on the drive unit. While you are at the driver controls, a 6-inch bump can cause 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 can conceal deep potholes in which the lift tires could fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, to the full extension position. Place just approved wooden chalk blocks under the outrigger pads in order to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious danger for lift drivers is overhead power lines. This is due regardless of what type of lift is utilized. Like for example, if the operator of the platform is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by personnel on the ground which is not able to accurately access nearness to wiring and thus, either the platform itself or the worker could be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee could be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.