When utilizing rough terrain scissor lifts, it is essential to utilize extra caution and be fully aware of your environment in order to maintain safety. The long booms on the machinery act as levers from the drive unit's center. For instance, a 6 inch bump can lead to a 3 foot bounce when the driver is at the driver controls. Take into consideration all other traffic in the vicinity, since they may 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 can be possibly cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, use all of the outriggers, fully extended. Be certain to only utilize wooden chalk blocks which are approved.
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 know 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 could fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, to the full extension position. Place just approved wooden chalk blocks beneath the outrigger pads in order to prevent the unit from moving.
Overhead power lines are a serious danger for lift operators no matter what lift is being used. Like for example, if the platform operator is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by personnel on the ground which could 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 worker could be electrocuted unfortunately unless properly insulated.