When using rough terrain scissor lifts, it is vital to use extra caution and be completely aware of your environment so as to be safe. The long booms on the machinery act as levers from the center of the drive unit. For instance, a 6 inch bump could lead to a 3 foot bounce when the operator 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 that has no water or mud. These areas cover deep potholes which could be possibly 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 only use approved wooden chalk blocks.
Lots of lifts work from a metal platform on the end of the boom. The extended booms act as levers from the center of the drive unit. A 6-inch bump could result in a 3-foot bounce while you are at the driver controls. Be aware of all other traffic. They might 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 can conceal deep potholes in which the lift tires can fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, to the full extension position. Place only approved wooden chalk blocks under the outrigger pads to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious hazard for lift operators is overhead power lines. This is due regardless of what kind of lift is utilized. Like for instance, if the driver of the platform is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by ground workers which is not able to correctly access proximity to wiring and hence, either the platform itself or the worker could be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee can be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.