When utilizing rough terrain scissor lifts, it is important to use extra care and be fully aware of your environment in order to be safe. The long booms on the equipment act as levers from the drive unit's center. For example, a 6 inch bump could cause a 3 foot bounce when the operator is at the driver controls. Take into consideration all other traffic in the vicinity, because they may not be aware that you are moving. Plan your assent cautiously. Park the boom lift on a flat surface that has no mud or water. These areas cover deep potholes that could be possibly cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, use all of the outriggers, extended completely. Be sure to only utilize approved wooden chalk blocks.
Several lifts will operate from the end of the boom on a metal platform. Long 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 conceal deep potholes wherein the lift tires could fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, fully. Place only approved wooden chalk blocks beneath the outrigger pads in order to prevent the unit from moving.
Overhead power lines are a serious hazard for lift drivers regardless of what lift is being used. For example, if the operator of the platform is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by workers on the ground which is not able to correctly access nearness to wiring and hence, either the platform itself or the worker can be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee can be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.