When utilizing rough terrain scissor lifts, it is essential to use extra care and be fully aware of your surroundings in order to maintain safety. The extended booms on the machine act as levers from the center of the drive unit. Like 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, because they might not know 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 can be probably cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, utilize all of the outriggers, extended to their full extension position. Be sure to just use approved wooden chalk blocks.
Lots of lifts operate from a metal platform on the end of the boom. The long booms act as levers from the center of the drive unit. A 6-inch bump can cause 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 water or mud. These areas could conceal deep potholes in which the lift tires could fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, completely. Place only approved wooden chalk blocks under the outrigger pads in order to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious hazard for lift drivers is overhead power lines. This is due no matter what type of lift is utilized. Like for example, if the driver of the platform is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by ground employees which can not correctly access nearness to wiring and hence, either the platform itself or the worker could be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The worker could be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.