It is really essential to utilize extra caution when utilizing a rough terrain scissor lift. Drivers should 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. Take into consideration all other traffic in the vicinity, since they might 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 cover deep potholes that could be potentially cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, use all of the outriggers, fully extended. Be certain to just utilize wooden chalk blocks which are approved.
Many lifts work 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 could cause 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 cover deep potholes in which the lift tires can fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, fully. Place only approved wooden chalk blocks under the outrigger pads in order to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious danger for lift drivers is overhead power lines. This is due no matter what type of lift is utilized. For instance, if the driver of the platform is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by employees on the ground that is not able to accurately access nearness to wiring and therefore, either the platform itself or the worker could be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The worker could be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.