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Aerial Lift Safety

Telehandler Suspended Load Hazards (Genie Safety Minute)

October 30, 2024 by Tom Saxelby

Telehandler Suspended Load Hazards (Genie Safety Minute)

General Safety Tip-Over Hazards Traveling Placing the Load Genie Safety Minute is intended to facilitate health and safety discussions on the job site. For additional Genie Safety Minutes, visit https://www.genielift.com/en/aerialpros/. Always be sure to read your operator’s manual! Source: https://www.genielift.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/en/safety-minutes/telehandler-suspended-load-hazards.jpg American Rental Services focuses on sub-renting aerial high-lift equipment to rental companies throughout North America. Partner with American […]

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Working Safely with Scissor Lifts (OSHA Hazard Alert)

April 19, 2024 by Tom Saxelby

Working Safely with Scissor Lifts (OSHA Hazard Alert)

Scissor lifts provide a safe and reliable platform for workers to perform job tasks when used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. When not used properly, scissor lifts can present a serious hazard to workers. Employers are responsible for keeping workers safe. This Hazard Alert highlights specific hazards present in workplaces where scissor lifts are used […]

Filed Under: Aerial Lift Safety

Genie Safety Minute: Lifting A Boom & Scissor Lift

October 29, 2023 by Tom Saxelby

Genie Safety Minute: Lifting A Boom & Scissor Lift

Always refer to the lifting instructions in the operator’s manual for the specific Genie mobile elevations work platform (MEWP). Operator’s manuals are found at https://www.genielift.com/en/support/manuals. Only qualified riggers should rig and lift the machine. Be sure the crane capacity, loading surfaces, and straps or lines are sufficient to withstand the machine weight. Lifting instructions: Fully […]

Filed Under: Aerial Lift Safety

9 Hazards Associated with Aerial Lifts

November 18, 2022 by Tom Saxelby

9 Hazards Associated with Aerial Lifts

Per OSHA’s Aerial Lift Factsheet, the following hazards associated with aerial lifts, among others, can lead to personal injury or death. Fall from elevated level, Objects falling from lifts, Tip-overs, Ejections from the lift platform, Structural failures (collapses), Electric shock (electrocutions), Entanglement hazards, Contact with objects, and Contact with ceilings and other overhead objects. For additional […]

Filed Under: Aerial Lift Safety

What to Do While Operating an Aerial Lift (OSHA Safety)

October 1, 2022 by Tom Saxelby

What to Do While Operating an Aerial Lift (OSHA Safety)

Per OSHA’s Aerial Lift Factsheet, below outlines what to do while operating an aerial lift, including fall protection, overhead protection, stability in the work zone, and operation. What to Do While Operating an Aerial Lift Fall Protection Operation/Traveling/Loading Overhead Protection Stability in the Work Zone Fall Protection Ensure that access gates or openings are closed. […]

Filed Under: Aerial Lift Safety

What to Do Before Operating an Aerial Lift (OSHA Safety)

September 1, 2022 by Tom Saxelby

What to Do Before Operating an Aerial Lift (OSHA Safety)

Per OSHA’s Aerial Lift Factsheet, below outlines what to do before operating an aerial lift, including pre-start and work zone inspections. Pre-start Inspection Prior to each work shift, conduct a pre-start inspection to verify that the equipment and all its components are in safe operating condition. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations and include a check of: […]

Filed Under: Aerial Lift Safety

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