It is really vital to use extra care when utilizing a rough terrain scissor lift. Operators should be fully aware of the surrounding environment. Long booms on the machines act as levers from the center of the drive unit. Like for instance, a 6 inch bump could cause a 3 foot bounce when the driver is at the driver controls. Take into account all other traffic in the vicinity, as they may not know that you are moving. Plan your assent carefully. Park the boom lift on a flat surface that has no mud or water. These areas cover deep potholes which can be probably 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 only utilize wooden chalk blocks that are approved.
Several lifts would 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 may 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 cover deep potholes in which 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 danger for lift drivers is overhead power lines. This is due regardless of what kind of lift is utilized. For instance, if the platform driver is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by workers on the ground which is not able to accurately access nearness to wiring and thus, either the platform itself or the worker could be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee could be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.