Man Lift Safety Protocols for Construction & Industry

A man lift is one of the most commonly requested pieces of access equipment for both industrial and commercial work. While customers use the term loosely—sometimes referring to personnel lifts, vertical mast lifts, or compact booms—the safety expectations remain the...

Renting a Boom Lift: Are You OSHA Certified?

Across construction, industrial maintenance, utilities, and commercial development, contractors often secure high-reach equipment through rental companies. But renting a boom lift comes with an important requirement: the operator must be trained and certified to OSHA...

Telehandler Suspended Load Hazards (Genie Safety Minute)

General Safety Read, understand and obey all warnings and instructions provided with the attachment that is approved for suspending loads. Only properly designed, tested and approved attachments, designated lifting points, and lifting accessories should be used to...

Working Safely with Scissor Lifts (OSHA Hazard Alert)

Scissor lifts provide a safe and reliable platform for workers to perform job tasks when used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. When not used properly, scissor lifts can present a serious hazard to workers. Employers are responsible for keeping workers...

Genie Safety Minute: Lifting A Boom & Scissor Lift

Always refer to the lifting instructions in the operator’s manual for the specific Genie mobile elevations work platform (MEWP) when lifting a boom or scissor lift. Operator’s manuals are found at https://www.genielift.com/en/support/manuals. Only...