When using rough terrain scissor lifts, it is really essential to utilize extra caution and be completely aware of your environment in order to maintain safety. The extended booms on the equipment act as levers from the center of the drive unit. For instance, a 6 inch bump could cause a 3 foot bounce when the operator is at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic in the vicinity, as they may not be aware that you are moving. Plan your assent carefully. Park the boom lift on a flat surface that has no water or mud. These areas conceal deep potholes that can be potentially cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, utilize all of the outriggers, extended to their full extension position. 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. Extended booms act levers on the drive unit. While you are at the driver controls, a 6-inch bump could cause a 3-foot bounce. Consider 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 mud or water. These areas could cover deep potholes in which the lift tires could fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, completely. Place only approved wooden chalk blocks beneath 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 type of lift is used. For example, if the platform driver is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by ground workers that can not correctly access nearness to wiring and hence, either the platform itself or the worker can be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee could be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.