It is really essential to use extra caution when using a rough terrain scissor lift. Drivers must be completely aware of the surrounding environment. Long booms on the machines act as levers from the drive units center. For example, a 6 inch bump could cause a 3 foot bounce when the driver is at the driver controls. Consider all other traffic in the vicinity, since they might not know that you are moving. Plan your assent carefully. Park the boom lift on a flat surface which has no water or mud. These areas cover deep potholes that can 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 just use approved wooden chalk blocks.
Several lifts will operate from the end of the boom on a metal platform. Extended booms act levers on the drive unit. While you are at the driver controls, a 6-inch bump can lead to a 3-foot bounce. 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 could conceal deep potholes in which the lift tires can fall, tipping the occupants. Extend all outriggers, if provided, completely. Place only approved wooden chalk blocks under the outrigger pads to prevent the unit from moving.
A serious danger for lift operators is overhead power lines. This is due regardless of what kind of lift is utilized. Like for example, if the operator of the platform is not being aware, or if the platform is being controlled by workers on the ground that is not able to correctly access nearness to wiring and therefore, either the worker or the platform itself can be easily brought into contact with electrical wires. The worker can be electrocuted unfortunately unless correctly insulated.