Aerial Operator Training | Ask Me Anything December 4th - 8th
A huge thank you to everyone that participated in this Genie Aerial Operator Training | Ask Me Anything event!
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 ReadingCase Study: Genie Partners with WWCC to Proactively Train New Service Technicians
According to upcoming changes to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA), only a qualified person should inspect and maintain mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Continue ReadingEvolution of Aerial Safety and Training Programs
When I started working in a rental yard on aerial equipment in May of 1976, today’s training and safety programs didn’t exist yet because the industry wasn't very big at the time.
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Technician Training Programs
Training in the aerial industry is very important — operator safety is the number one priority each and every time someone gets into a piece of aerial equipment.
Continue ReadingNational Safety Stand-Down: Rental Ready
Kicking the tires and lighting the fires isn’t enough
Continue ReadingLift Pro Online Product Training: Intro to Genie History and Portable Products
Learn more about Genie history and portable products through this 15 minute interactive presentation:
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