When utilizing rough terrain scissor lifts, it is essential to utilize extra caution and be completely aware of your surroundings in order to be safe. The long booms on the machinery act as levers from the center of the drive unit. Like for instance, a 6 inch bump can lead to a 3 foot bounce when the operator is at the driver controls. Take into consideration all other traffic nearby, as they might not be aware 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 that could be possibly cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, use all of the outriggers, fully extended. Be certain to only use wooden chalk blocks which are approved.
Lots of lifts work 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 cause 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 mud or water. These areas can cover deep potholes wherein the lift tires could fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, fully. Place only approved wooden chalk blocks under the outrigger pads to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious danger for lift drivers is overhead power lines. This is due no matter what type of lift is utilized. Like for example, if the operator of the platform is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by ground employees that is not able to correctly access nearness to wiring and hence, either the worker or the platform itself could be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The worker can be electrocuted unfortunately unless properly insulated.