Operator Training Participant's Guide

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Introduction
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

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.

- - - - - -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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RESPONSIBILITY

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.

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

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

insuring that only trained, qualified and authorized personnel are allowed to operate the aerial platform. The user is responsible for providing training for any persons operating or maintaining the aerial platform.

visually ______ the aerial platform at the beginning of each shift and for performing the

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

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RESPONSIBILITY

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 continued operation. The operator is responsible for performing t h e - - - - - - 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. to

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Video Presentation
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. Pre-operation inspection. 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.

2 3

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.
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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. The aerial platform is intended to be elevated only on a__ surface, unless it is equipped with outriggers that are designed for use on sloped surfaces.

Do not operate the machine in strong or gusty winds. Do not increase the surface area of the platform or the load. Increasing the area exposed to the wind will machine stability. Do not place or attach _ _ _ _ _ _ loads to any part of the aerial platform .

Do not alter or disable machine components that affect the aerial platform's stability or replace them with items of different weight. 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 tampered with. device is malfunctioning or has been

Fall Hazards
Any occupant of a self-propelled boom must wear protection. The recognized standard for booms is a body harness and shockabsorbing 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 operation. Do not sit, stand or climb on the platform _ _ _ _ _ __ is secured_tor

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.

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.

Do not

the platform unless

the areas below are clear of personnel and obstructions.

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SAFETY

Electrocution Hazards
Aerial platforms are not electrically _ _ _ _ _ _ and provide little or no protection from electrocution.

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.

Keep away from the aerial platform if it contacts energized _ __

Operators must know, or find out, the voltage of all power sources in their work area and maintain safe distances in accordance

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

with _ _ _ _

withoutthis information.
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SAFETY

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

A
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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

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.

J;l ~ [g ~ ;J presence of an imminently

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.

Again, this is an overview. Specific hazards are identified in the operator's manual for each aerial platform.

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Operation
There are five principles of safe machine operation. They are:
1 2 3 4 5 Avoid hazardous situations. Always perform a pre-operation inspection. Always perform function tests prior to use. Inspect the work place. Only use the machine as it was intended.

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

Genie Operator's Manuals are organized around these principles.

operation. You need to understand and avoid

These principles, followed in sequence, will help you to operate the aerial platform safely and efficiently.

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 Preoperation 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.

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 preoperation inspection and function tests again before putting the aerial platform into service.

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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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OPERATION

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.

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
_ _ _

place inspection
1

_ _ _ _ _ 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.

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

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.

Knows the location of the weather resistant compartment for manual storage.

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.

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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EXAM QUESTIONS

Name: Date:

5.

The five principles of safe machine operation are: 1. Avoid hazardous situations

1.

Ultimately who is responsible for the safe operation of the aerial platform? A. Operator B. EquipmentOwner

2. Always perform a _ _ _ __ inspection before each work shift 3. Always perform a _ _ _ _ _ prior to use 4. Inspect the place

2.

All the necessary safety rules and operating instructions for safely operating an aerial work platform are found in the _____________,_ 6.

5. Only use the machine as it was intended. 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 _ _ The operator is responsible for insuring that they have received proper _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and are familiar with the specific model of aerial platform to be operated.,_ It is the operator's responsibility to check that the are in the storage box on the platform and read them before operation. Aerial platforms are intended to be elevated only on _ _ _ _ __ surfaces.

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? 7.

8.

9.

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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?

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."

A. The dealer
B. Theowner C. The user (OSHA refers to as the employer) D. The operator 18. If the operator has any questions regarding the operation or application of the machine he/she should:

E. The user and the operator

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

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.

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

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