When utilizing rough terrain scissor lifts, it is really vital to use extra caution and be fully aware of your surroundings in order to maintain safety. The long booms on the machinery act as levers from the drive unit's center. Like for example, a 6 inch bump could result in a 3 foot bounce when the driver is at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic in the vicinity, since they might not know that you are moving. Plan your assent cautiously. Park the boom lift on a flat surface which has no water or mud. These areas conceal deep potholes that could be probably cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, use all of the outriggers, fully extended. Be sure to just use approved wooden chalk blocks.
Many lifts work 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 could cause a 3-foot bounce while you are at the driver controls. Be aware of 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 conceal deep potholes wherein the lift tires can fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, fully. Place just approved wooden chalk blocks beneath the outrigger pads to prevent the unit from moving.
Overhead power lines are a serious danger for lift drivers no matter what lift is being used. Like for example, if the platform driver is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by workers on the ground that can not correctly access nearness to wiring and hence, either the platform itself or the worker can be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee could be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.