by Lavon | Dec 15, 2025 | Aerial Lift Safety
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...
by Lavon | Nov 15, 2025 | Aerial Lift Safety
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...
by Lavon | Oct 30, 2024 | Aerial Lift Safety
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...
by Lavon | Apr 19, 2024 | Aerial Lift Safety
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...
by Lavon | Oct 29, 2023 | Aerial Lift Safety
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...
by Lavon | Nov 18, 2022 | Aerial Lift Safety
Per OSHA’s Aerial Lift Factsheet, the following hazards associated with aerial lifts, among others, can lead to personal injury or death. Fall from elevated level,Objects falling from lifts,Tip-overs,Ejections from the lift platform,Structural failures...