Aerial Pros

Tips for Transporting a Boom Lift

Booms lifts are common equipment on a variety of different jobsites. But before you can start working with a boom, you have to get it to the jobsite. To do this safely and efficiently, there are some important considerations.

Extreme Height MEWP Applications

Over the past two decades, as jobsite needs have continued to evolve, manufacturers like Genie® have developed boom lifts that can reach higher, lift more, and tackle more extreme applications, providing more and more options for accessing tall, hard-to-reach jobsites.

Quality By Design

From the first compressed air material lift in 1966 that started an industry, to the modern machines coming out of our factories today, Genie® has been the leading name in mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs).

Tips on Scissor Lifts Load Calibration for peak performance

Genie® GS™ slab scissor lifts are designed to deliver reliability and performance on the jobsite, and for your rental business.

10 Safety Tips for Operating your Genie® Telehandler

Proper operator training and regular machine inspections and checks play a crucial part of safe work practices before operating any Genie® Telehandler.

Changes to Genie® Booms You Need to Know About

When the new ANSI A92 (United States) standards go into effect, driving alignment with ISO standards globally (including European EN280, Australian AS 1418.10 and Canadian CSA B354 standards), it will impact the way Genie® aerial access equipment is designed, manufactured, maintained and operated globally.

Choosing the Right Material Lift

Having a diverse equipment fleet to meet the needs of a wide range of professionals is an essential component to help manage the ebb and flow of regular economic cycles.

Invest a Little Time to Gain Important Technical Skills

Investing a little time in training to gain a lot more later is a basic principle that most far-sighted entrepreneurs agree upon for two simple reasons

Why Outsourcing Maintenance Can Be the Right Choice for Your Fleet

For equipment owners, a fully and properly maintained mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) can mean reduced downtime, increased utilization, better rental rates and higher residual values. But, performing maintenance to a high standard requires the right knowledge and training.

Load Calibration for Load Sense

“Load sense” is likely a term you’ve been hearing more of lately. But, what is the primary purpose of load sense, and why does it matter when you’re operating a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP)?

Transporting Genie® Booms Equipped with Load Sense Systems

Transporting a large piece of aerial equipment can be a challenge, and safety is the key ingredient.

Tips for Using the Genie® Smart Link™ Dual Zone Controls

Soon all Genie® GS™ scissor lifts and GR™, QS™ & GRC vertical mast lifts will be manufactured in compliance with applicable national standards adopted by each country, which drive differences to machine design.

When Work Is Done for the Day — Guidelines for Daily Maintenance on Scissor Lifts

Sticking to a regular maintenance routine, including the important daily tasks as outlined in the operator’s manual, helps to ensure that scissor lifts are ready to work when they are needed.

Daily To Do’s: Perform Pre-Operation Inspections on Genie® MEWPs

A pre-operation inspection is a visual inspection of a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) performed by the operator prior to each work shift.

Before Work Begins — Guidelines for Daily Maintenance on Scissor Lifts

Slab and rough terrain scissors lifts can be crucial to jobsite productivity, and by adhering to a few daily maintenance and inspection requirements, operators can ensure maximum uptime on jobsites.

Guidelines for Maintaining Your Genie® MEWP Fleet

Performing periodic inspections and proper maintenance is essential for safety, as well as for getting optimal performance from a Genie® mobile elevating work platform (MEWP).

Guidance for Using MEWPs in Cold Weather Conditions

Just because it’s cold outside, doesn’t mean all construction work stops for the winter.

Tips for Using the Genie Smart Link™ Dual Zone Controls

Soon, all Genie® GS™ scissor lifts and GR™, QS™ & GRC vertical mast lifts will be manufactured in compliance with applicable national standards adopted by each country

Daily To Do’s: Perform Pre-Operation Inspections on Genie® MEWPs

A pre-operation inspection is a visual inspection of a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) performed by the operator prior to each work shift.

Daily To Do’s: Pre-Operation Inspections for Genie® Telehandlers

A pre-operation inspection is a visual inspection of a telehandler performed by the operator prior to each work shift.

Daily To Do’s: Function Tests on Genie® Telehandlers

Performing function tests is a crucial part of safe work practices before operating any telehandler because function tests are designed to discover any malfunctions before the machine is put into service.