When using rough terrain scissor lifts, it is really essential to use extra caution and be fully aware of your surroundings so as to maintain safety. The long booms on the machine act as levers from the drive unit's center. Like for example, a 6 inch bump can cause a 3 foot bounce when the operator is at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic in the vicinity, as they may not know that you are moving. Plan your assent cautiously. Park the boom lift on a flat surface that has no mud or water. These areas cover deep potholes that could be probably cause the occupants to fall if the tires fell into the holes. If provided, use all of the outriggers, fully extended. Be sure to only 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 lead to a 3-foot bounce while you are at the driver controls. Consider 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 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 just approved wooden chalk blocks under the outrigger pads to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious hazard for lift drivers is overhead power lines. This is due no matter what kind of lift is utilized. For instance, if the platform operator is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by ground employees which is not able to correctly access proximity to wiring and therefore, either the worker or the platform itself can be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The employee can be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.