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December 2007
Rough Terrain Scissors
Safety Rules
Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform
Safety Precautions (Continued)
Know and understand the safety precautions before going on to next section.
• DO NOT
operate on surfaces not capable of
holding the weight of the aerial platform including
the rated load, e.g. covers, drains, and trenches.
• DO NOT
operate an aerial
platform that has ladders,
scaffolding or other devices
mounted on it to increase
its size or work height. It is
prohibited.
•
DO NOT
exert side forces on
aerial platform while elevated.
• DO NOT
use the aerial platform
as a crane. It is prohibited.
• DO NOT
sit, stand or climb on
the guardrails. It is prohibited.
• DO NOT
climb on scissor arm
assembly. It is prohibited.
•
AVOID
overhead obstructions.
Be
aware
of
overhead
obstructions or other possible
hazards around aerial platform
when lifting or driving.
•
AVOID
crushing hazards. Be
aware of crushing hazards
when lifting or driving. Keep
all body parts inside the aerial
platform.
• DO NOT
raise the aerial
platform while the aerial
platform is on a truck, fork lift
or other device or vehicle.
• DO NOT
lower the platform
unless the area below is clear
of personnel and obstructions.
• ENSURE
that there are no
personnel or obstructions in
the path of travel, including
blind spots.
• BE AWARE
of blind spots
when operating the aerial platform.
• DO NOT
use with improperly
inflated/damaged
tires
or
wheels. Refer to
Section 2:
Wheel/Tire Assembly.
• ENSURE
ALL tires are in good
condition and lug nuts are properly tightened.
• DO NOT
alter or disable
limit switches or other safety
devices.
