It is important to utilize extra care when using a rough terrain scissor lift. Drivers must be fully aware of the surrounding environment. Extended booms on the machines act as levers from the center of the drive unit. Like for example, a 6 inch bump could result in a 3 foot bounce when the operator is at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic nearby, since they may not be aware that you are moving. Plan your assent carefully. Park the boom lift on a flat surface which has no mud or water. These areas conceal 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 to their full extension position. Be sure to just use wooden chalk blocks that are approved.
A lot of lifts operate from a metal platform on the end of the boom. The extended booms act as levers from the center of the drive unit. A 6-inch bump can result in a 3-foot bounce while you are at the driver controls. 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 can cover deep potholes wherein the lift tires could fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, to the full extension position. Place just approved wooden chalk blocks underneath the outrigger pads in order 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 used. For example, if the platform driver is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by employees on the ground which is not able to correctly access proximity to wiring and hence, either the worker or the platform itself can be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee can be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.