It is really vital to use extra care when using a rough terrain scissor lift. Drivers must be completely aware of the surrounding environment. Extended booms on the equipment act as levers from the drive units center. For example, 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 carefully. Park the boom lift on a flat surface which has no mud or water. These areas cover deep potholes that could be possibly cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, utilize all of the outriggers, extended completely. Be sure to only use wooden chalk blocks which are approved.
A lot of lifts operate from a metal platform on the end of the boom. The extended 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 may 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 cover deep potholes in which the lift tires can fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, to the full extension position. Place just approved wooden chalk blocks underneath the outrigger pads to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious danger for lift drivers is overhead power lines. This is due regardless of what kind of lift is used. Like for example, if the platform driver is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by personnel on the ground that can not accurately access nearness to wiring and thus, either the platform itself or the worker can be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee can be electrocuted unfortunately unless properly insulated.