It is important to use extra caution when utilizing a rough terrain scissor lift. Operators must be fully aware of the surrounding environment. Long booms on the machines act as levers from the drive units center. For instance, a 6 inch bump can lead to a 3 foot bounce when the driver is at the driver controls. Take into account all other traffic nearby, as they may not know 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 which can be potentially 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 certain to just use approved wooden chalk blocks.
Lots of lifts operate from a metal platform on the end of the boom. The long booms act as levers from the drive unit's center. A 6-inch bump could result in a 3-foot bounce while you are at the driver controls. Be aware of 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 mud or water. These areas can conceal deep potholes wherein the lift tires could fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, to the full extension position. Place only approved wooden chalk blocks beneath the outrigger pads to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious hazard for lift drivers is overhead power lines. This is due regardless of 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 personnel which can not accurately access proximity to wiring and therefore, either the worker or the platform itself can be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The worker can be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.