It is essential to use extra care when utilizing a rough terrain scissor lift. Operators must be fully aware of the surrounding environment. Extended booms on the machines act as levers from the center of the drive unit. For example, a 6 inch bump could cause a 3 foot bounce when the driver is at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic in the vicinity, as they may not know that you are moving. Plan your assent cautiously. Park the boom lift on a flat surface that has no water or mud. These areas conceal deep potholes which can be potentially cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, utilize all of the outriggers, fully extended. Be sure to just utilize wooden chalk blocks that are approved.
Many lifts operate from a metal platform on the end of the boom. The long booms act as levers from the drive unit's center. A 6-inch bump could result in a 3-foot bounce while you are at the driver controls. Be aware of 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 mud or water. 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 beneath the outrigger pads to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious hazard for lift drivers is overhead power lines. This is due regardless of what type of lift is utilized. Like for instance, if the driver of the platform is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by employees on the ground which could not accurately access proximity to wiring and hence, either the worker or the platform itself could be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The worker might be electrocuted unfortunately unless properly insulated.