It is vital to use extra care when using a rough terrain scissor lift. Drivers must be fully aware of the surrounding environment. Long booms on the equipment act as levers from the drive units center. 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 in the vicinity, as they might not be aware that you are moving. Plan your assent carefully. Park the boom lift on a flat surface that has no water or mud. These areas conceal deep potholes which can be possibly 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.
A lot of lifts work 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 could cause a 3-foot bounce while you are at the driver controls. Be aware of 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 cover deep potholes in which the lift tires can fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, fully. Place only approved wooden chalk blocks underneath the outrigger pads in order to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious hazard for lift operators is overhead power lines. This is due regardless of what type of lift is utilized. For example, if the driver of the platform is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by ground personnel that could not accurately access nearness to wiring and therefore, either the platform itself or the worker could be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The worker could be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.