Third Edition • Sixth Printing
Operator's Manual
Attachments
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Work Platform Hazards
Work Area Safety
The telehandler shall not be used to lift people
unless there is no other practical option. If a
telehandler must be used to lift people, the
following precautions for the protection of
occupants shall be taken.
Use only a Genie approved personnel work
platform which complies with the design
requirements of ANSI/ITSDF B56.6.
Do not lift personnel with a
telehandler unless it is equipped
with an approved work platform.
The user or employer and the operator shall further
investigate, and comply with, all applicable jobsite,
local, state, provincial, or federal rules, regulations,
and standards related to the use of the telehandler
with a work platform.
Read, understand and obey all warnings and
instructions provided with the attachment that is
approved for elevating personnel.
The operator and the platform occupants must be
instructed regarding the specific hazards
associated with using the telehandler with the work
platform, and utilize all means, including those
provided by the user or employer, to avoid them.
Always perform a pre-operation inspection of the
platform, per the manufacturer’s instructions, prior
to use.
If damage or any unauthorized variation from
factory delivered condition is discovered, the
platform must be tagged and removed from
service.
Do not modify the platform without written approval
by Genie and the platform manufacturer.
Do not use the telehandler with a work platform
attached for any purpose other than positioning
personnel with their tools, materials and
equipment.
Provide overhead protection as required by the
operating conditions.
Platform Occupant
Fall Protection
Personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) is
required for all occupants of the work platform.
Occupants must wear a
safety belt or harness in
accordance with
governmental regulations.
Attach the lanyard to the
anchor provided in the
platform.
All PFPE must comply with applicable
governmental regulations, and must be inspected
and used in accordance with the PFPE
manufacturer’s instructions.
