It is really vital to use extra caution when using a rough terrain scissor lift. Operators must be fully aware of the surrounding environment. Long booms on the equipment act as levers from the center of the drive unit. For instance, a 6 inch bump could lead to a 3 foot bounce when the driver is at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic nearby, as they might 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 which can be probably cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, utilize all of the outriggers, fully extended. Be sure to only use wooden chalk blocks which are approved.
A lot of lifts work from a metal platform on the end of the boom. The extended booms act as levers from the drive unit's center. A 6-inch bump could lead to a 3-foot bounce while you are at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic. They may 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 cover deep potholes wherein the lift tires can fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, completely. Place just approved wooden chalk blocks underneath the outrigger pads in order to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious danger for lift drivers is overhead power lines. This is due no matter what type of lift is used. For instance, if the operator of the platform is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by ground personnel which could not correctly access nearness to wiring and therefore, either the platform itself or the worker could be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee could be electrocuted unfortunately unless properly insulated.