It is important to utilize extra care when utilizing a rough terrain scissor lift. Drivers should be fully aware of the surrounding environment. Long booms on the equipment act as levers from the drive units center. For example, a 6 inch bump can cause a 3 foot bounce when the driver is at the driver controls. Take into account all other traffic in the vicinity, 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 that can be possibly cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, utilize all of the outriggers, extended completely. Be certain to only utilize wooden chalk blocks which are approved.
Several lifts would operate from the end of the boom on a metal platform. Long booms act levers on the drive unit. While you are at the driver controls, a 6-inch bump could lead to a 3-foot bounce. 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 mud or water. These areas can cover deep potholes in which the lift tires could fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, fully. Place just 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 no matter what kind of lift is used. Like for example, if the driver of the platform is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by employees on the ground which can not correctly access proximity to wiring and hence, either the worker or the platform itself could be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee could be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.