It is really essential to utilize extra caution when using a rough terrain scissor lift. Operators must be fully aware of the surrounding environment. Long booms on the machines act as levers from the center of the drive unit. Like for example, a 6 inch bump can result in a 3 foot bounce when the driver is at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic nearby, because 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 cover deep potholes that could be potentially cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, utilize all of the outriggers, fully extended. Be certain to just 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 can result in 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 water or mud. These areas could cover deep potholes in which the lift tires can fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, completely. Place only approved wooden chalk blocks underneath the outrigger pads to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious hazard for lift operators is overhead power lines. This is due no matter what kind of lift is used. Like for instance, if the driver of the platform is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by personnel on the ground that could not correctly access nearness to wiring and thus, either the worker or the platform itself could be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The worker could be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.