Articulated Boom Lift

Keep A Clear Base And Circumference
Always make sure that the base and the entire circumference of the boom lift are clear of any personnel while the boom lift is in use. The circumference of the lift is often significant and tools can easily fall from the platform and seriously hurt anyone who may be standing below. 

Hire Trained Lift Operators
Hiring employees who are properly trained to operate boom lifts and who maintain relevant safety certifications and knowledge, can help keep yourself and your other employees safe while the boom lift is in use.

Wear Your Harness
A simple but vital safety measure is wearing a harness and ensuring the lanyard is fully secured to the bucket. While it may seem unlikely that an operator will fall out of the platform, even the slightest bump from another piece of equipment or object can throw operators off-balance and put them at risk of falling.

Don’t Go Over The Weight Limit
Each boom lift has a specific weight capacity. It is important to identify and adhere to these restrictions. Going over this limit, even slightly, could potentially make the lift top-heavy and cause it to tip over. One should always account for the weight of the operator on the lift as well as all tools and materials on the platform to ensure that the combined weight isn’t more than the recommended capacity before operating the lift.

Don’t Climb Or Sit On Outer Edges
When on the platform of a boom lift, it’s easy to be inclined to climb on the edge of the platform to reach something instead of moving the entire boom lift to reach it. However, this is more dangerous than many realize. Climbing or sitting on the edge of the platform significantly increases one’s chances of falling off the platform and can result in serious injury.

Avoid Windy Conditions
When a boom lift is extended very high, the wind can pose a substantial safety concern. If the wind is strong enough, it can knock a boom lift over completely. One should avoid using boom lifts in extremely windy conditions or in other adverse weather to avoid the risk of a boom lift potentially falling over.

Operate On Level Ground
The height at which boom lifts can extend makes this equipment particularly vulnerable to tipping over. Ensuring the boom lift is being operated on even ground and on a stable base will help keep the operator and surrounding workers safe. Using the boom lift brakes correctly is one method that can be implemented to help stabilize the boom lift base.

Move The Lift Correctly
Properly reviewing the manufacturer’s manual will help an operator understand how to effectively maneuver the boom lift and when it is and isn’t safe to move the lift while it is extended. Although, as a best practice, it’s often best to avoid moving the lift in this manner.