May 2015
Second Edition - First Printing
Part No. 57.0009.0607
GTH 4016 R - GTH 4018 R - GTH-5021 R 93
Attachments
Work Platform Hazards
Work Area Safety
Use only a Genie approved personnel work
platform.
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
job-site, 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 approved work
platform.
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 Genie’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.
Do not use the telehandler with a work platform
attached for any purpose other than positioning
the machine.
Platform Occupant Restraint Device
Personal protective 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.
Telehandler Operation
Do not drive the telehandler
when occupants are in the
platform.
