When using rough terrain scissor lifts, it is really vital to utilize extra care and be completely aware of your environment in order to be safe. The long booms on the equipment act as levers from the drive unit's center. 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 nearby, because they might not be aware that you are moving. Plan your assent cautiously. Park the boom lift on a flat surface which has no water or mud. These areas cover deep potholes which can be possibly cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, use all of the outriggers, completely 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 lead to 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 could cover deep potholes in which the lift tires could fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, fully. Place just approved wooden chalk blocks under the outrigger pads to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious danger for lift operators is overhead power lines. This is due no matter what type of lift is utilized. For instance, if the platform operator is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by ground workers that could not correctly access nearness to wiring and therefore, either the platform itself or the worker can be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The worker can be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.