Aerial Pros

Tips for Using Battery-Powered Machines in Cold Environments

Many customers ask: “Can I use my Genie®battery-powered aerial in cold environments, like food processing facilities, cold storage units or in cold climates?”

Why There Are Wind Speed Ratings on Mobile Elevating Work Platforms

There are specific hazards associated with operating Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs).

Genie Safety Minute: Overhead Contact with Powerlines

Genie Safety Minute: Modifying Your Equipment

Genie Safety Minute is intended to facilitate health and safety discussions on the job site.

Benefits of Having a Rear Proximity Alarm on your Telehandler

Beep… beep… It’s a familiar sound on any construction site meant to warn others that a piece of construction equipment is backing up.

Genie Safety Minute: Driving with a Load on a Telehandler Fork

Genie Safety Minute is intended to facilitate health and safety discussions on the job site.

Genie Safety Minute: Collision Avoidance

Genie Safety Minute is intended to facilitate health and safety discussions on the job site.

Genie® SX-135 XC™ Load and Unload Procedures

Learn more about loading and unloading the Genie® SX-135 XC™ for transportation

Cribbing Instructions for Boom Lifts

One of the most important rules when operating an aerial work platform is that it must only be elevated on a firm and level surface capable of supporting the weight of the machine.

What's that Decal Say?

Equipment decals: The cool, informative and potentially life-saving ink found on all aerial work platforms.

Eight 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.

Genie Safety Minute: Carrying Materials in a Platform

Genie Safety Minute is intended to facilitate health and safety discussions on the job site.

Genie Safety Minute: Transporting A Machine

Genie Safety Minute is intended to facilitate health and safety discussions on the job site.

National 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.

Genie Joins OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down Efforts to Raise Safety Awareness

Safety is at the core of the Genie culture, and we want it to be at the core of your company culture too.

Maintenance Tips for Your Tier 4 Final Aerial Work Platforms

After decades of preparation, aerials with Tier 4 Final engines are beginning to find their way into your rental fleets.

Language and Terminology Changes in the ANSI A92 and CSA B354 Standards Updates

ANSI A92 and CSA B354 standards are about to get a facelift.

Genie Safety Minute: Prevent Tip-Overs

Genie Safety Minute is intended to facilitate health and safety discussions on the job site.

Updated Cable Replacement Protocol for Genie® Boom Lifts

With rental equipment constantly going out and coming in, less time in the shop translates to more time out on rent.

Managing the Age of Your Equipment Fleet

Rental fleet managers work hard to find the precise balance between a machine’s age, hours, maintenance and depreciation expenses to determine the optimum time to retire or replace a machine.

How are ANSI Standards for Aerial Work Platforms Enforced by OSHA?

With increases in OSHA penalties, as well as conducting more inspections to identify violations of its policies and impose the new fines, a question many in the aerial rental market are asking is: How are ANSI standards enforced by OSHA?