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Operator Training Participant's Guide

First Edition

First Printing

Part No. 72836

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Genie Operator Training

Introduction

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This training is designed to be

general in nature since it covers safe

operating procedures for all types of

Genie aerial platforms. It is

expected that operators will follow

established familiarization

procedures prior to operating aerial

platforms not specifically addressed

during this training.

This course consists of four key

areas of learning and proficiency

demonstration. We are going to talk

about Responsibility, Safety and

Operation and finish with Hands-on.

The most important thing we can

teach you today is to rely on the

appropriate operator's manual for

the aerial platform you are learning

to operate. It contains all of the

safety rules and operating

instructions you will need. We have

provided you an appropriate

Operator's Manual for your use

during the training and as a follow-up

reference.

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Responsibility

_____ is the regulatory body

for aerial lift equipment in the U.S.A

The ANSI Responsibilities Manual

outlines the responsibilities of

manufacturers, dealers, owners,

users and operators of aerial

platforms as they relate to the safe

use of the equipment.

It also provides a detailed

description of the safety practices

you must follow as an operator of

aerial platforms.

We encourage you to read the

Responsibilities Manual. It must be

kept on the aerial platform at all

times.

You are required to and

____ your responsibilities as

an operator before you operate any

aerial platform.

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RESPONSIBILITY

Manufacturer

The manufacturer has the

responsibility of manufacturing the

machine to dimensional,

operational, structural, stability and

quality standards.

As it pertains directly to the

operation and maintenance of the

aerial platform, the manufacturer

has the responsibility to provide

and maintenance ------instructions and to identify the

hazards associated with operating

or repairing the aerial platform.

The manufacturer also has the

responsibility to provide training

materials for the operator training

session we are participating in

today.

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Dealer

The dealer is responsible to deliver

to the user or operator a machine

that meets the manufacturer's

standards for design, structural

integrity, stability and quality.

The dealer is responsible for

offering appropriate ____ _

and _____ to the owner,

user or operator regarding all

aspects of proper aerial platform

operation and safety.

The dealer is responsible for

keeping all records of inspections,

repairs, training and familiarization

for a minimum of years.

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Owner

The owner of the aerial platform

could be the dealer in a rental

situation or may have the

responsibilities of the user if they

are directing operators to operate

the machine.

It is the owner's responsibility to

keep and maintain the manuals as

supplied by the manufacturer and

to insure that a copy of each is

stored --------

The owner is responsible for

insuring that all maintenance and ______ have been

performed on the machine as

required by the manufacturer.

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RESPONSIBILITY

Whenever an owner directs

someone to operate an aerial

platform, the owner must provide

training as described in the ---Responsibilities Manual provided

with the machine.

The owner is responsible for

keeping all records of inspections,

repairs, training and familiarization

for a minimum of ___ years.

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RESPONSIBILITY

User

By definition, the user is the person

or persons that are in the position

of directing operators to use the

aerial platform to perform work.

Most commonly, this is the

employer.

It is the user's responsibility to keep

and maintain the as

supplied by the manufacturer and to

insure that a copy of each is stored

on the machine.

The is responsible for

insuring that only trained, qualified

and authorized personnel are

allowed to operate the aerial

platform.

Operator

The person that actually performs

work using the aerial platform is the

operator.

The operator is responsible for

operating the aerial platform within

the limits of intended use as

defined by the manufacturer in the ______ m.anual and job site

and governmental regulations.

The operator is responsible for

insuring that they have received

proper training and are

_______ with the specific

model of aerial platform to be

operated.

The operator is responsible for

The user is responsible for providing visually ______ the aerial

training for any persons operating or platform at the beginning of each

maintaining the aerial platform. shift and for performing the

tests in accordance ------with manufacturer's

recommendations.

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The operator is responsible for

reporting any problems or

malfunctions that occur before or

during operation. Any such

identified problems or malfunctions

that affect the safety of operations

shall be repaired to

continued operation.

The operator is responsible for

performing the------­inspection.

And finally, it is, of course, the

operator's responsibility to check

that the are in

the storage box on the platform and

read them before operation.

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RESPONSIBILITY

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Video Presentation

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This video was designed to help you develop safe operating practices on Genie aerial platforms.

The presentation format illustrates the steps that lead to safe operation.

1 Safety first; understand all potential operational and use hazards.

2 Pre-operation inspection.

3 Function tests: Genie operator's manuals include step-by-step function tests that both test the machine functions and teach the individual how to operate the machine.

Before any actual operation of the machine, it is important to read the appropriate operator's manual prior to its use.

Failure to obey the instructions and safety rules in the manual and on the aerial platform could result in death or serious injury.

We will review the contents of the video in greater detail through classroom activities and hands-on demonstrations.

START THE VIDEO NOW

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Safety

There are specific hazards

associated with operating aerial

platforms. These hazards have

been identified by the manufacturer

and are located in the -----manualforeach model. These

hazards are to be observed in

conjunction with all other workplace

safety rules and regulations. The

hazards identified in the operator's

manual are grouped in several

categories which include tip-over,

fall, collision and electrocution

hazards.

We would like to introduce you to an

overview of these hazards. It is your

responsibility to read and

______ all of the hazards

in the appropriate operator's

manual.

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SAFETY

Tip-over Hazards:

Do not exceed the rated

_____ capacity intended by

the manufacturer.

Do not operate

the machine in

strong or gusty

winds. Do not

increase the

The aerial platform is intended to be surface area of elevated only on a__ the platform or the load. Increasing

surface, unless it is equipped with the area exposed to the wind will

outriggers that are designed for use machine stability.

on sloped surfaces.

Do not alter or disable machine

components that affect the aerial

platform's stability or replace them

with items of different weight.

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Do not place or attach ______ loads to any part of

the aerial platform.

Do not place ladders or scaffolds in

the platform or against any part of

the machine.

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All self-propelled aerial platforms will

tip over if elevated on a ___ that

exceeds the manufacturer's

recommendations or driven on

uneven terrain including drop-offs or

holes.

And of course, never use a machine

if any device is

malfunctioning or has been

tampered with.

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SAFETY

Fall Hazards

Any occupant of a self-propelled

boom must wear protection.

The recognized standard for booms

is a body harness and shock­

absorbing lanyard. Genie

recommends fall protection when

using any aerial work platform.

Do not operate the machine unless

the guard rails are properly installed

and the is secured_tor

operation.

Do not sit, stand or climb on the platform ______ _

Do not _______ from the

platform when it is raised.

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SAFETY

Collision Hazards

These include hazards to the aerial

platform and surrounding areas as

well as personnel collisions that

result in injury.

Check the work area for

______ obstructions or other

possible hazards. Genie

recommends wearing a hard hat

when operating aerial platforms.

Be aware of crushing hazard when

grasping the platform guardrail.

Do not the platform unless

the areas below are clear of

personnel and obstructions.

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Limit speed according to

condition of ground surface,

congestion, slope, location of

personnel, and anyotherfactors

which may cause collision.

Be aware of limited sight distances

and blind spots when driving or

operating a machine.

Be aware of boom position and

tailswing when rotating the turntable.

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Electrocution Hazards

Aerial platforms are not electrically

______ and provide little or

no protection from electrocution.

Keep away from the aerial platform

if it contacts energized __ _

Working near energized power

sources requires common sense

and planning. Tohelpwiththe

planning, there should be

information in the operator's manual

and on attached to the

aerial platform that will identify the

safe distance you must maintain

when working near electrical

apparatus. This is called the

"Minimum Safe Approach Distance"

(MSAD). Do not operate a machine

withoutthis information.

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SAFETY

It is mandatory that all operators fully

understand the potential for

electrocution when operating an

aerial platform. High voltage

overhead power lines are most often

not insulated. The operator or any

part of the machine will not have to

come in direct contact with a power

line to be in extreme danger. High

voltage electrical current can jump

up to 45 feet to seek a ground.

Operators must know, or find out, the

voltage of all power sources in their

work area and maintain safe

distances in accordance

with ___ _

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SAFETY

Decal Legend

Genie product decals use symbols, color coding and signal words to identify the following:

A Safety alert symbol-used to alert personnel to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Red-used to indicate the ( !] •J;l ~ [g ~ ;J presence of an imminently

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hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Orange-used to indicate the presence of a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Yellow with safety alert symbol-used to indicate the presence of a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may cause minor or moderate injury.

Yellow without safety alert symbol-used to indicate the presence of a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Green-used to indicate operation or maintenance information.

Again, this is an overview.

Specific hazards are identified in the

operator's manual for each aerial

platform.

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There are five principles of safe

machine operation. They are:

1 Avoid hazardous situations.

2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection.

3 Always perform function tests prior to use.

4 Inspect the work place.

5 Only use the machine as it was intended.

Genie Operator's Manuals are

organized around these principles.

These principles, followed in

sequence, will help you to operate

the aerial platform safely and

efficiently.

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Operation

Avoid hazardous situations.

The Safety section of this training

guide has provided you with some

familiarization of the hazards

associated with operating aerial

platforms.

The Safety Rules section in the

operator's manual of the aerial

platform you will be operating lists

serious hazards associated with

operation.

You need to understand and avoid

these hazards through all phases

of machine inspection, testing and

operation.

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OPERATION

Always perform a pre-operation inspection.

It is the responsibility of the

______ to perform a Pre-

operation Inspection.

The Pre-operation Inspection is a

visual inspection performed by the

operator prior to work shift.

The inspection is designed to

discover if anything is apparently

wrong with a machine before the

operator performs the function tests.

The operator's manual contains

information about how to perform

this inspection.

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You will need to check for

modifications, damage or loose or

missing parts.

A damaged or modified aerial

platform must be used.lf

damage or any variation from factory

delivered condition is discovered ,

the aerial platform must be

___ and removed from service.

Repairs to the aerial platform may

only be made by a qualified service

technician, according to the

manufacturer's specifications. After

repairs are completed, the operator

must perform a ______ _

inspection again before going on to

the function tests.

Scheduled maintenance inspections

shall be performed by qualified

service technicians, according to the

manufacturer's specifications and

the requirements listed in the

responsibilities manual.

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OPERATION

Always perform function tests prior to use.

The Function Tests are designed to

discover any ------­before the aerial platform is put into

service. The operator must follow the

step-by-step instructions to test all

machine functions.

A malfunctioning aerial platform

must be used. If

malfunctions are discovered, the

aerial platform must be tagged and

removed from service. Repairs to

the aerial platform may only be

made by a qualified service

technician, according to the

manufacturer's specifications.

After repairs are completed, the

operator must perform a pre­

operation inspection and function

tests again before putting the aerial

platform into service.

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OPERATION

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Inspect the work place.

The Work Place Inspection helps the

operator determine if the work place

is suitable to operate the aerial

platform safely. It should be

performed by the operator __ _

to moving the aerial platform to the

workplace.

It is the ______ ,responsibility

to read and remember the work

place hazards, then watch for and

avoid_them while moving, setting up

and operating the aerial platform.

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Only use the machine as it was intended.

The Operating Instructions section in

the operator's manual provides

instructions for each aspect of

aerial platform operation. It is the

operator's responsibility to follow all

the safety rules and instructions in

the operator's, safety and

responsibilities manuals.

Unless specifically permitted in the

operator's manual, aerial platforms

should not be used for lifting

anything other than personnel and

lighttools.

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OPERATION

Only and authorized

personnel should be permitted to

operate a machine. If more than one

operator is expected to use a

machine at different times in the

same work shift, they must all be

qualified operators and are

expected to follow all safety rules

and instructions in the operator's,

safety and responsibilities manuals.

That means every new operator

should perform a pre-operation

inspection, ______ , and a

___

1

place inspection

_____ using the aerial

platform.

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Notes

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Hands-on

All Aerial Platforms

Drive forward and reverse from creep to full speed in both high and low drive range (operate steer left and right during drive sequence)

Perform gradual stop by slowly returning drive joystick controller to center position

Perform quick stop by releasing drive joystick controller to center position

Perform an emergency stop by driving, then releasing function enable switch -footswitch (booms) or joystick switch (scissors)

Raise the platform oft the speed limit switch and operate drive forward and reverse

Operate the platform up function(s) and boom extend functions {when applicable) until platform is at full height

Return all functions to the fully stowed position

Tum machine oft with the emergency stop button

Additional for aerial boom lifts

Rotate turntable 180 degrees and operate drive utilizing "drive enable"

In the stowed position, operate the manual platform leveling

In the stowed position, operate the platform rotate

Lower the platform until machine is in the full outreach position

(Return to class for wrap-up activities)

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HAND8-0N

Don't forget to rely on the

appropriate operator's manual for

the aerial platform(s) you are

learning to operate. It contains all

of the safety rules and operating

instructions you will need.

Demonstrate Proficiency

During the hands-on section of

training, the qualified operator

assessing your proficiency will be

expecting you to demonstrate your

knowledge of the five principles of

safe machine operation. You will

need to operate the aerial platform

for sufficient time to demonstrate

proficiency in the actual operation

of the machine.

Familiarization

Once you have completed this

program and have demonstrated

proficiency on an aerial platform,

you may need to learn how to

operate other types of aerial

platform.

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The user (often times the employer),

as described in the Responsibility

section, shall ensure that before use,

the operator is familiar with the

model of the aerial platform to be

operated, and specifically:

1 Knows the location of the

weather resistant compartment

for manual storage.

2 Knows the operating and

Responsibilities manuals

supplied by the manufacturer are

stored in the weather resistant

compartment and is familiar with

the information in operating and

safety manuals.

3 Understands all control

functions, decals and warnings.

4 Is aware of and understands all

safety devices specific to the

model aerial platform being

used.

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Name:

Date:

1. Ultimately who is responsible for the safe operation of the aerial platform?

A. Operator B. EquipmentOwner

2. All the necessary safety rules and operating instructions for safely operating an aerial work platform are found in the ________ _____,_

3. All records of inspections, repairs, training and familiarization must be kept for _ years.

4. What are three of the nine hazards described in the operator's manual?

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EXAM QUESTIONS

5. The five principles of safe machine operation are:

1. Avoid hazardous situations

2. Always perform a ____ _ inspection before each work shift

3. Always perform a __ ___ prior to use

4. Inspect the place

5. Only use the machine as it was intended.

6. It is the user's responsibility to keep and maintain the manuals as supplied by the manufacturer and to insure that a copy of each is stored __

7. The operator is responsible for insuring that they have received proper ________ and are familiar with the specific model of aerial platform to be operated.,_

8. It is the operator's responsibility to check that the are in the storage box on the platform and read them before operation.

9. Aerial platforms are intended to be elevated only on _____ _ surfaces.

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EXAM QUESTIONS

10. Increasing the surface (sail) area of the platform exposed to the wind will decrease the machine stability. True or False

11. Do not place or attach _____ _ loads to any part of the aerial.

12. Limit according to condition of ground surface, slope, location of personnel and any other factors which may cause collision

13. Who is responsible to see that only properly trained and authorized personnel operate the machine?

A. The dealer

B. Theowner

C. The user (OSHA refers to as the employer)

D. The operator

E. The user and the operator

14. You should take time to read the warning decals on a lift because:

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A. They will tell you how to start the unit

B. OSHA requires that you do

C. They contain information which may save your life

D Both A and B above

15. All occupants of a self-propelled boom mustwear ________ _

16. List at least three things that the operator must check on the machine as a part of the "Pre-Operation Inspection."

17. List at least three things that the operator must do as part of the "Job site Inspection."

18. If the operator has any questions regarding the operation or application of the machine he/she should:

A. Do the best he/she can under the circumstances

B. Experiment

C. Modify or make alterations as required

D. Stop operation and seek assistance from the employer, owner/ dealer or manufacturer before further operation.

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