When utilizing rough terrain scissor lifts, it is really vital to utilize extra care and be completely aware of your environment in order to maintain safety. The extended booms on the machinery act as levers from the drive unit's center. Like for instance, a 6 inch bump could cause a 3 foot bounce when the driver is at the driver controls. Take into consideration all other traffic nearby, since they might 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 could be possibly cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, use all of the outriggers, completely extended. Be certain 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 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 wherein the lift tires can fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, completely. Place only approved wooden chalk blocks beneath the outrigger pads in order 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 utilized. For example, if the driver of the platform is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by workers on the ground that is not able to accurately access nearness to wiring and thus, either the worker or the platform itself could be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee can be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.