It is really essential to utilize extra care when utilizing a rough terrain scissor lift. Operators must be completely aware of the surrounding environment. Extended booms on the machinery act as levers from the drive units center. For instance, a 6 inch bump can lead to a 3 foot bounce when the operator is at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic nearby, as they might not be aware that you are moving. Plan your assent carefully. Park the boom lift on a flat surface which has no water or mud. These areas conceal deep potholes that can be potentially cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, utilize all of the outriggers, extended completely. Be certain to just utilize wooden chalk blocks that are approved.
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 know that you are moving. Plan your assent. Park the boom lift on a flat surface free of any mud or water. These areas could conceal deep potholes in which the lift tires could fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, completely. Place just approved wooden chalk blocks underneath the outrigger pads to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious danger for lift drivers is overhead power lines. This is due no matter what kind of lift is utilized. For example, if the platform driver is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by personnel on the ground which is not able to correctly access nearness to wiring and therefore, either the worker or the platform itself could be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee can be electrocuted unfortunately unless properly insulated.