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Safe Work Procedures - Genie Lift
General/Brief Description of task Using Genie Lift to temporarily access high areas
Frequency of task performedOn Demand
Hazards Identified#1 – Falling Objects
#9 – Repetitive Strain / Motion
#11 – Slips / Falls
P.P.E. required: Special tools required (if any)
  • Safety Belt / Lanyard
Safe Work Procedure
  • Visually inspect area for possible hazards
  • Under OH&S Statutes and Regulations, where employees are working on temporary platforms at heights greater than 3.5 meters, a fall arresting device must be used
  • Refer to Info Sheet for “Safety Belts, Lanyards, and Lifelines” as found in PPE section
  • All employees operating the Genie Lift must be formally trained in its safe operation
  • When raising lift, ensure that there is no contact made by the worker or lift with any overhead obstruction
  • Operation of Lift is a two-person job. An effective means of communication must be established between the worker in the cage and the lift operator prior to raising boom
  • Always lower the lift prior to moving from one area to another
  • When the lift has been moved to a location, ensure the outriggers have been properly planted before raising lift to prevent machine from tipping
  • When working in public access areas, place pylons or other warning devices / barricades around the perimeter of the lift to warn of overhead work and detour passersby away from the work area to prevent possible injury due to falling objects
  • The working platform must not be used for the storage of materials
  • Before starting to work on the platform, the worker must inspect the working platform and ensure the platform is free of hazards which may cause slipping, tripping or falling objects if kicked
  • When working overhead, take breaks or rotate duties with other employees at appropriate intervals to reduce / eliminate possible injury due to repetitive strain / motion
  • For safe operating instructions, refer to the Manufactures Operating Manual found attached to the Genie Lift. Do not remove manual from lift

Download Genie Lift Safe Work Procedures Reference Sheet.pdf