[SML] Genie lift safety

Stuart Wheaton sdwheaton at fuse.net
Wed Feb 25 17:07:56 UTC 2015


On 2/20/2015 1:07 AM, Randy Storms via Stagecraft wrote:
> I've worked in a lot of places where moving a genie lift with the mast 
> extended (operator in the bucket, outriggers extended but loose) was 
> routine.  The Operator's Manual, of course, says that's a no-no.  We 
> are reviewing our Accident Prevention Plan and the topic came up.  The 
> TD wants to get a feel for what the "Industry Standard" is before 
> making any changes to our policy.
>
> What sayeth the list?
>

Another reason I hate battery powered Genies, with a limited number of 
up and down cycles per battery charge, the idea of moving an elevated 
genie gets into people's heads.

Stuart





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