It is really vital to use extra care when utilizing a rough terrain scissor lift. Operators must be fully aware of the surrounding environment. Long booms on the machines act as levers from the drive units center. For example, a 6 inch bump could cause a 3 foot bounce when the operator is at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic nearby, since they might not be aware that you are moving. Plan your assent cautiously. Park the boom lift on a flat surface that 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, use all of the outriggers, extended to their full extension position. Be sure to only use wooden chalk blocks which are approved.
Lots of lifts operate 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 cause a 3-foot bounce while you are at the driver controls. Consider 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 mud or water. 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 underneath the outrigger pads to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious hazard for lift drivers is overhead power lines. This is due regardless of what type of lift is used. For example, if the operator of the platform is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by ground workers that is not able to correctly access nearness to wiring and thus, either the worker or the platform itself could be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee might be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.