OSHA National Safety Stand-Down 2018: 10 Tips for Safely Operating Telehandlers on the Jobsite
A telehandler is one of the most frequently used tools, and most versatile pieces of equipment on a jobsite.
Continue ReadingOSHA National Safety Stand-Down 2018: 10 Safety Tips for Operating Aerial Work Platforms on the Jobsite
At Genie, our number one priority is to provide safe, productive aerial work platforms for our customers.
Continue ReadingOSHA National Safety Stand-Down 2018: What are the Inspection Requirements for Aerial Work Platforms?
Performing equipment inspections is essential for ensuring the safety and productivity of any piece of aerial work platform equipment.
Continue ReadingCase Study: Electrical Training Alliance Partners with Genie to Offer Aerial Operators’ Training for the New Generation of Apprentices and Journeymen
Safety is always job one on every work site.
Continue ReadingStock Up on Service Kits
Replacement components costs are individually small, but their impact on rental uptime is unquestionable. Genie® aerial equipment is some of the most frequently rented and used machines on jobsites — having the right parts in stock and at the right time, keeps your aerial equipment fleet “rent-ready.”
Continue ReadingUsing Data for Better Rental Operations
Data takes the guesswork out of running a rental operation, and it is usually just a few clicks away.
Continue Reading5 Tips for Using the Genie Smart Parts Serial Number Lookup System
Genie® aerial lifts are some of the most frequently rented and used equipment on jobsites.
Continue ReadingMaintenance Made Easy
Equipment maintenance vs. rental: The delicate balance every rental company plays.
Continue ReadingHybrid Fleet Addition Considerations
Technology continually transforms business operations.
Continue ReadingPreparing for Platform Load Sense
Changes to ANSI A92 and CSA B354 standards are coming; we expect to the standards to go into effect in 2020.
Continue ReadingProduct Walk-Around: ZX™-135/70 Articulating Boom – ANSI
Ideal for outdoor construction and industrial applications, Genie® engine-powered articulating Z™ booms provide lifting versatility with a combination of up, out and over positioning capabilities and outreach that’s second to none.
Continue ReadingBig Changes, Little Changes Are Coming
In addition to the terminology and language changes in the new ANSI A92 and CSA B354 standards, which are projected to go into effect in 2020, the standards also include several big changes to the equipment itself.
Continue ReadingOSHA Set to Increase Fines, Inspections – How Does It Affect Your Rental Business?
For the first time in 25 years, fines levied by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will increase, under a provision in the new budget deal President Obama signed into law on November 2, 2015.
Continue ReadingFrequently Asked Questions About the Upcoming ANSI/CSA Standards Changes
With the pending changes to the ANSI A92 and CSA B354 estimated to go into effect in 2020, it is important for you to start preparing your business and your customers now for what will be different.
Continue ReadingEight Stages of Risk Assessment
With so much changing in the updated ANSI/CSA standards, it is important to call attention to one key item that every user (identified in the standards as employers) needs to be aware of.
Continue ReadingChanges to the ANSI and CSA Standards You Need to Know About
The current ANSI and CSA standards for safe use and training have not been updated for many years (the current ANSI boom, scissor lift and manually propelled standards were last updated in 2006, and CSA standards go back even further).
Continue ReadingNational Safety Stand-Down 2017: Tips for Inspecting Your Booms for Maintenance Parts
We know keeping your equipment up and running on the job is at the utmost importance for your business.
Continue ReadingNational Safety Stand-Down 2017: The Importance of Performing Inspections and Functions Tests Before you Begin Your Workday
Performing inspections and function tests is a crucial part of safe work practices when operating any aerial work platform equipment.
Continue ReadingWhat Parts to Stock for Your Aerial Rental Fleet
Minimizing the downtime of routine maintenance and repair is one of the best ways to keep your aerial work platforms out on rent and making money for you.
Continue ReadingFollow Special Precautions to Exit a Boom Platform at Height
Articulated and telescopic booms are designed to allow operators to work at varying heights while remaining inside the platform.
Continue ReadingDirect AC Drive Puts You in Control
Ever wonder why some electric booms perform differently as compared to hydraulically driven diesel units?
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