It is really important to utilize extra care when utilizing a rough terrain scissor lift. Drivers should be fully aware of the surrounding environment. Long booms on the machinery act as levers from the drive units center. Like for example, a 6 inch bump can lead to a 3 foot bounce when the operator is at the driver controls. Take into account all other traffic nearby, since they might not know that you are moving. Plan your assent carefully. Park the boom lift on a flat surface that has no mud or water. These areas conceal deep potholes which can be probably cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, use all of the outriggers, fully extended. Be sure to just utilize approved wooden chalk blocks.
A lot of lifts work 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 can cause a 3-foot bounce while you are at the driver controls. 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 wherein the lift tires could fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, to the full extension position. Place only approved wooden chalk blocks under the outrigger pads to prevent the unit from moving.
Overhead power lines are a serious danger for lift drivers regardless of what lift is being utilized. Like for example, if the platform driver is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by ground employees that is not able to accurately access nearness to wiring and therefore, either the platform itself or the worker could be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee can be electrocuted unfortunately unless properly insulated.