It is really important to utilize extra caution when utilizing a rough terrain scissor lift. Drivers should be completely aware of the surrounding environment. Extended booms on the machines act as levers from the drive units center. For instance, a 6 inch bump can lead to a 3 foot bounce when the operator is at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic nearby, as they might not know that you are moving. Plan your assent carefully. Park the boom lift on a flat surface that has no mud or water. 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, fully extended. Be certain to just use wooden chalk blocks which are approved.
Lots of lifts work 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 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 water or mud. These areas could cover deep potholes wherein the lift tires could fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, to the full extension position. Place only approved wooden chalk blocks underneath 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 type of lift is utilized. Like for instance, if the platform driver is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by ground workers that can not accurately access nearness to wiring and therefore, either the worker or the platform itself could be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee can be electrocuted unfortunately unless properly insulated.