It is essential to utilize extra care when using a rough terrain scissor lift. Operators should be completely aware of the surrounding environment. Long booms on the equipment act as levers from the center of the drive unit. For instance, a 6 inch bump can result in a 3 foot bounce when the operator is at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic nearby, as they might not know that you are moving. Plan your assent carefully. Park the boom lift on a flat surface which has no water or mud. These areas conceal deep potholes that could be possibly cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, utilize all of the outriggers, fully extended. Be sure to only use approved wooden chalk blocks.
Some lifts would 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 lead to a 3-foot bounce. Consider 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 mud or water. These areas can cover deep potholes in which the lift tires could fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, completely. Place just approved wooden chalk blocks beneath the outrigger pads in order to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious danger for lift operators is overhead power lines. This is due no matter what kind of lift is utilized. Like for instance, if the platform driver is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by ground employees which could not correctly access nearness to wiring and therefore, either the worker or the platform itself can be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee could be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.