It is vital to use extra caution when using a rough terrain scissor lift. Operators must be completely aware of the surrounding environment. Long booms on the equipment act as levers from the center of the drive unit. Like for example, a 6 inch bump can result in a 3 foot bounce when the operator is at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic nearby, as they may not know that you are moving. Plan your assent cautiously. Park the boom lift on a flat surface that has no water or mud. These areas cover deep potholes that could be possibly cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, utilize all of the outriggers, fully extended. Be sure to only utilize approved wooden chalk blocks.
Many lifts work from a metal platform on the end of the boom. The extended booms act as levers from the drive unit's center. 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 be aware that you are moving. Plan your assent. Park the boom lift on a flat surface free of any water or mud. These areas could conceal deep potholes in which the lift tires can fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, to the full extension position. Place only approved wooden chalk blocks under the outrigger pads 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 example, if the platform driver is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by personnel on the ground which could not correctly access proximity to wiring and hence, either the worker or the platform itself could be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee might be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.