A92 Minute: Watch Your Weight
Check out this Genie A92 Minute about monitoring the weight inside a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) in accordance with the updated ANSI A92 and CSA B354 Standards:
Continue ReadingApproved Material Handling Attachments for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
At Genie, we receive calls on a regular basis from jobsite supervisors and contractors regarding operators wanting to use homemade attachments on mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) and/or using MEWPs to lift materials in a manner that is not consistent with the designed purpose of these type of machines.
Continue ReadingA92 Minute: Maintenance and Repair Training
Check out this Genie A92 Minute on conducting Maintenance and Repair Training in accordance with the updated ANSI A92 and CSA B354 Standards.
Continue ReadingFamiliarization: What Is It and Why Is It Important
An important aspect of the new ANSI A92.22-2018 and CSA B354.7:17 standards is the requirement that the user (which is most commonly the employer) develop a safe use plan specific to Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs).
Continue ReadingClearing Up the Confusion: Fall Protection Requirements on Group B MEWPs
When it comes to using fall protection equipment for on mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), many still do not fully understand, or comprehend, the requirements in the ANSI A92 and CSA B354 standards, as well as the OSHA and OHS requirements, for fall protection on MEWPs in the United States and Canada.
Continue ReadingA92 Minute: Occupant and Emergency Training
Check out this Genie A92 Minute on conducting Occupant and Emergency Training in accordance with the updated ANSI A92 and CSA B354 Standards.
Continue ReadingInnovation with a Purpose
There is a lot of buzz in the industry swirling around technology and innovation.
Continue ReadingWhat Constitutes Proper MEWP Training?
One of the biggest challenges facing our industry today is how to increase awareness about why safety training is so important.
Continue ReadingA92 Minute: Safe Use Planning
Check out this Genie A92 Minute on conducting Safe Use Planning in accordance with the updated ANSI A92 and CSA B354 Standards.
Continue ReadingPurchasing MEWPs Compliant with Regional Standards
In the United States, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, is the primary enforcement agency for mobile elevated work platform (MEWP), or commonly known as aerial work platform (AWP), safety on the jobsite.
Continue ReadingANSI & CSA Standards | Ask Me Anything June 10th-14th, 2019
Welcome to Ask Me Anything with Scott Owyen on the new ANSI and CSA Standards!
Continue ReadingGenie Safety Minute: Genie XC Boom Lifts vs. Genie Non-XC Boom Lifts
Genie Safety Minute is intended to facilitate health and safety discussions on the job site.
Continue ReadingA92 Minute: Supervisor Training
Check out this Genie A92 Minute on conducting Supervisor Training in accordance with the updated ANSI A92 and CSA B354 Standards.
Continue ReadingANSI Manual of Responsibilities: Critical Updates You Need to Know
Since the new ANSI A92 standards were published on December 20th, 2018, one of the most often asked questions I receive is “Do I have to replace the ANSI Manual of Responsibilities on all of my MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms) with the newest one?”
Continue ReadingGenie Safety Minute: Global Standards Requirements for MEWPs
Genie Safety Minute is intended to facilitate health and safety discussions on the job site.
Continue ReadingGenie Safety Minute: Grounding Plug Safe Use
Genie Safety Minute: Grounding Plug Safe Use
Continue ReadingGenie Safety Minute: Load Sense
Genie Safety Minute is intended to facilitate health and safety discussions on the job site.
Continue Reading10 Reasons to Service Your Mobile Elevating Work Platform
Here are some quick reminders of the value of scheduled maintenance to keep your mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) fleet up and running in peak condition.
Continue ReadingAddressing the Challenges of the Upcoming Changes to the ANSI A92 Standards
The upcoming implementation of the new ANSI A92.22 Safe Use and A92.24 Training Standards for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) in the United States is creating quite a bit of confusion in the industry. T
Continue ReadingCertification Vs. Qualification for Service, Maintenance and Operating Personnel
One of the most common questions we receive at Genie is: “Will I be certified to work on/inspect/operate Genie® Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) upon successful completion of a Genie technical service or operator training course?”
Continue ReadingGenie Safety Minute: Key Upcoming ANSI & CSA Changes
Genie Safety Minute: Key Upcoming ANSI & CSA Changes
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