Chapter 3 – Safety
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While operating the aerial platform, a good safety
practice is to have qualifi ed personnel in the immediate
work area to:
Ÿ Help in case of an emergency
Ÿ Operate emergency controls as required
Ÿ Watch for loss of control by platform operator
Ÿ Warn the operator of any obstructions or hazards
that may not be obvious to them
Ÿ Watch for soft terrain, sloping surfaces, drop-off s,
etc. where stability could be jeopardized
Ÿ Watch for bystanders and never allow anyone to
be under, or to reach through the scissors structure
while operating the aerial platform
Danger
Pinch points may exist between moving compo-
nents. Death or serious injury will result from be-
coming trapped between components, buildings,
structures, or other obstacles. Make sure there is
suffi cient clearance around the machine before
moving the chassis or platform. Allow suffi cient
room and time to stop movement to avoid contact
with structures or other hazards.
Always look in the direction of movement.
Ÿ Drive with care and at speeds compatible with the
work place conditions.
Ÿ Use caution when driving over rough ground, on
slopes and when turning.
Ÿ Do not engage in any form of horseplay or permit
riders any place other than in the platform.
Secure all accessories, containers, tools and other
materials in the platform to prevent them from acciden-
tally falling or being kicked off the platform. Remove all
objects that do not belong in or on the aerial platform.
Never steady the platform by positioning it against
another platform.
Warning
The potential for an accident increases when oper-
ating an aerial platform that is damaged or malfunc-
tioning. Death or serious injury could result from
such accidents. Do not operate the aerial platform
if it is damaged or malfunctioning.
Do not operate the aerial platform if it is damaged or not
functioning properly. Qualifi ed maintenance personnel
must correct the problem before putting the aerial plat-
form back into service.
Operation
Use three points of support when entering or exiting the
platform. Grasp the handrails, not the doors, with one
hand on each side. Use two hands and one foot on the
step when climbing into and out of the platform.
Make sure the area below the platform is free of per-
sonnel before lowering.
Keep both feet positioned fi rmly on the platform fl oor.
Ÿ Operate the controls slowly and deliberately to avoid
jerky and erratic operation.
Ÿ Always stop the controls in neutral before going in
the opposite direction.
Do not dismount while the aerial platform is in motion
or jump off the platform.
Properly stow the aerial platform and secure it against
unauthorized operation at the end of each work day,
before transporting, or if it is left unattended.
Tip-Over and Falling Hazards
Operate the aerial platform only on a fi rm, fl at, level
surface capable of withstanding all load forces imposed
by the aerial platform in all operating conditions. Refer
to the General Specifi cations chart for the maximum
wheel load and drive/lift level sensor interlock informa-
tion. Raise the platform only when the aerial platform
is on level ground.
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unsta-
ble. Death or serious injury will result from a tip-over
accident. Do not drive or position the aerial platform
for elevated use near any drop-off , hole, slope, soft
or uneven ground, or other tip-over hazard. Do not
raise the platform outdoors in wind speeds above
28 mph (12.5 m/s).
Do not operate the aerial platform within 4′ (1.2 m) of
any drop-off or hole.
Do not raise the platform in winds above 28 mph (12.5
m/s). Do not add anything to the aerial platform that will
increase the wind loading such as billboards, banners,
fl ags, etc.
It is best not to transfer from the platform to another
structure or from the structure to the platform, unless
that is the safest way to do the job. Judge each situation
separately taking the work environment into account. If
it is necessary to transfer from the platform to another
structure the following guidelines apply:
1. If you are using a fall restraint, transfer your anchor-
age from one structure to the other before stepping
across.
2. Remember that you might be transferring to a
structure where personal fall arrest is required.
3. Use the platform entrance, do not climb over or
through the guardrails.
Never operate the aerial platform without all parts of the
guardrail system in place and the entry doors closed.
Make sure that all protective guards, cowlings, and
doors are securely fastened.
Do not exceed the platform capacity nor the platform-ex-
tension capacity as indicated on the platform rating
placard on the platform. Do not carry loads that extend
beyond the platform guardrails without prior written
consent from Snorkel.
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