When using rough terrain scissor lifts, it is really important to use extra care and be completely aware of your surroundings in order to maintain safety. The long 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 driver is at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic nearby, since they may not know that you are moving. Plan your assent cautiously. Park the boom lift on a flat surface that has no mud or water. 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, fully extended. Be sure to just use approved wooden chalk blocks.
Many 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 could result in a 3-foot bounce while you are at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic. They might 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 can fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, to the full extension position. Place just approved wooden chalk blocks beneath the outrigger pads in order to prevent the unit from moving.
Overhead power lines are a serious hazard for lift drivers no matter what lift is being utilized. For example, if the driver of the platform is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by employees on the ground that could not accurately access nearness to wiring and therefore, either the worker or the platform itself could be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee can be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.