When using rough terrain scissor lifts, it is really essential to utilize 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 drive unit's center. For instance, a 6 inch bump can result in a 3 foot bounce when the operator is at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic in the vicinity, since 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 conceal deep potholes which could be potentially cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, utilize all of the outriggers, extended to their full extension position. Be sure to just use approved wooden chalk blocks.
Many lifts operate from a metal platform on the end of the boom. The long booms act as levers from the drive unit's center. A 6-inch bump could result in 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 can cover deep potholes wherein 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 danger for lift operators is overhead power lines. This is due regardless of what kind of lift is used. Like for instance, if the operator of the platform is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by workers on the ground that can not accurately access nearness to wiring and thus, either the platform itself or the worker can be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The worker can be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.