When utilizing rough terrain scissor lifts, it is essential to use extra care and be fully aware of your surroundings in order to maintain safety. The long booms on the machinery act as levers from the center of the drive unit. Like for example, a 6 inch bump can lead to a 3 foot bounce when the driver is at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic nearby, since they may not know that you are moving. Plan your assent cautiously. Park the boom lift on a flat surface which has no water or mud. These areas conceal 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, completely extended. Be sure to only utilize 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 center of the drive unit. A 6-inch bump can lead to a 3-foot bounce while you are at the driver controls. 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 could conceal deep potholes in which the lift tires could fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, fully. Place just approved wooden chalk blocks beneath the outrigger pads in order to prevent the unit from moving.
Overhead power lines are a serious danger for lift drivers regardless of what lift is being utilized. Like for instance, if the driver of the platform is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by employees on the ground which is not able to correctly access nearness to wiring and thus, either the platform itself or the worker can be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The worker could be electrocuted unfortunately unless properly insulated.