When utilizing rough terrain scissor lifts, it is really essential to use extra caution and be fully aware of your surroundings in order to be safe. The extended booms on the equipment act as levers from the drive unit's center. For example, 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 know that you are moving. Plan your assent cautiously. Park the boom lift on a flat surface that has no water or mud. These areas cover 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, completely extended. Be sure to only utilize approved wooden chalk blocks.
Several 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 cause a 3-foot bounce. Be aware of all other traffic. They might not know that you are moving. Plan your assent. Park the boom lift on a flat surface free of any water or mud. These areas can 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 underneath the outrigger pads in order to prevent the unit from moving.
Overhead power lines are a serious danger for lift operators regardless of what lift is being used. Like for instance, if the operator of the platform is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by personnel on the ground which can not accurately access proximity to wiring and therefore, either the platform itself or the worker can be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee could be electrocuted unfortunately unless properly insulated.