When using rough terrain scissor lifts, it is vital to use extra care and be completely aware of your surroundings so as 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 could result in a 3 foot bounce when the driver is at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic in the vicinity, 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 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, extended completely. 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 result in a 3-foot bounce. Be aware of 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 water or mud. These areas could conceal deep potholes in which the lift tires can fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, completely. Place only approved wooden chalk blocks under the outrigger pads to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious hazard for lift drivers is overhead power lines. This is due no matter what kind of lift is utilized. For instance, if the platform operator is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by employees on the ground which is not able to correctly access nearness to wiring and hence, either the platform itself or the worker could be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee could be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.