It is essential to utilize extra care when utilizing a rough terrain scissor lift. Drivers should be completely aware of the surrounding environment. Long booms on the machines act as levers from the center of the drive unit. Like for instance, a 6 inch bump can result in a 3 foot bounce when the driver is at the driver controls. Take into consideration all other traffic in the vicinity, since they may not be aware that you are moving. Plan your assent cautiously. Park the boom lift on a flat surface which has no mud or water. These areas cover 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, completely extended. Be certain to just utilize wooden chalk blocks which are approved.
Some lifts will 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. Be aware of all other traffic. They may 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 could conceal deep potholes in which the lift tires could fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, to the full extension position. Place only approved wooden chalk blocks beneath the outrigger pads to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious hazard for lift operators is overhead power lines. This is due no matter what type of lift is used. For instance, if the platform operator is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by employees on the ground which is not able to accurately access proximity to wiring and hence, 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.