It is essential to use extra caution 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 cause a 3 foot bounce when the driver is at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic nearby, since they may not be aware that you are moving. Plan your assent carefully. 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, use all of the outriggers, extended to their full extension position. 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 result in a 3-foot bounce. 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 water or mud. These areas can cover 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 underneath 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 kind of lift is utilized. For example, if the operator of the platform is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by workers on the ground that could not accurately access nearness to wiring and thus, either the worker or the platform itself can be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee might be electrocuted unfortunately unless properly insulated.