{"id":865,"date":"2024-10-30T14:29:24","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T18:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arsequipmentre.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=865"},"modified":"2024-10-30T14:29:24","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T18:29:24","slug":"telehandler-suspended-load-hazards-genie-safety-minute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/american-rental-2.cloud.616mg.com\/?p=865","title":{"rendered":"Telehandler Suspended Load Hazards (Genie Safety Minute)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read, understand and obey all warnings and instructions provided with the attachment that is approved for suspending loads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only properly designed, tested and approved attachments, designated lifting points, and lifting accessories should be used to support a suspended load.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The telehandler load charts are designed for loads where the load center is stationary. As a suspended load moves, the load center can change. As a result, extreme caution in transporting and lifting, or placing, the load must be observed to minimize the potential for the load to move.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip-Over Hazards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not lift a suspended load without first understanding the local, state, federal, or provincial rules, standards and regulations related to the activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not lift a suspended load without the proper and legible load capacity chart for the attachment\/telehandler combination you are using.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not permit the load to swing freely. Always properly tether loads to restrict movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only use proper rigging, capable of withstanding the expected loads, to tether the load. Do not use tethers that are damaged. Always remove any tethers before placing a suspended load.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not attempt to use the telehandler frame-leveling to compensate for a swinging load to to adjust the load after it has been raised.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not leave the telehandler unattended with a suspended load.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the boom and load as low as practical while maintaining visibility in the direction of travel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traveling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask a signal person to assist with your travel if visibility will be obstructed in the direction of travel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crush or Collision Hazard: Make sure that the signal person remains in constant communication and be in visual contact at all times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Placing the Load<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slowly place the load over the landing point and lower the load until safely supported.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Genie Safety Minute is intended to facilitate health and safety discussions on the job site. For additional Genie Safety Minutes, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.genielift.com\/en\/aerialpros\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.genielift.com\/en\/aerialpros\/<\/a>. Always be sure to read your operator\u2019s manual!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.genielift.com\/docs\/default-source\/default-document-library\/en\/safety-minutes\/telehandler-suspended-load-hazards.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.genielift.com\/docs\/default-source\/default-document-library\/en\/safety-minutes\/telehandler-suspended-load-hazards.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>American Rental Services focuses on sub-renting aerial high-lift equipment to rental companies throughout North America.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/american-rental.com\/contact\/\">Partner with American Rental Services<\/a>\u00a0to improve your bottom line at no risk, using wholesale big booms and large-reach forklifts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>General Safety Tip-Over Hazards Traveling Placing the Load Genie Safety Minute is intended to facilitate health and safety discussions on the job site. For additional Genie Safety Minutes, visit&nbsp;https:\/\/www.genielift.com\/en\/aerialpros\/. Always be sure to read your operator\u2019s manual! 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