
First Edition • Fourth Printing Operator's Manual Supplement
Introduction
Part No. 1292178GT 5
Genie Self-propelled Boom
Products and Lift Tools Access
Deck Guidance
Boom-supported Elevating Work Platforms are
designed to carry personnel, along with their tools,
and materials to an aerial work site. When platform
access is limited and the personnel need to reach
a work area that is beyond their working height,
the Access Deck provides an elevated deck,
above the main floor, to allow an occupant to
extend their working height.
This document provides guidance for the
use of the Access Deck on Genie self-
propelled boom products.
Definitions
Qualified person
A "qualified person" one who, by possession of a
recognized degree, certificate, or professional
standing, or by extensive knowledge, training and
experience, has demonstrated his/her ability to
solve or resolve problems related to the subject
matter, the work, or the project.
Genie Self-propelled Booms may be used
to lift under the following guidelines:
1The owner/employer/user/operator of the
boom is responsible for providing fall
protection for boom operator.
2A "qualified person" with knowledge of fall
protection regulations and systems must
design the work space and the Access Deck
system to ensure worker safety.
3Genie Booms have been stability tested on
level ground with the rated load in the
platform. The combined weight on the Access
Deck must not exceed 300 lbs/136 kg.
Note: The weight of the Access Deck
assembly must be subtracted from the
platform capacity that it is mounted on.
Access Deck for 8 ft Platform
Access Deck for 6 ft Platform
4Attachment and use of an Access Deck must
be approved and authorized by the equipment
owner.
5It is the responsibility of the equipment owner
and/or the contractor to perform a hazard
analysis when using the Access Deck, and
ensure that the equipment complies with the
essential health and safety requirements
applicable to the jobsite, as well as local, state,
provincial, and federal rules and regulations,
and standards related to the use of the
equipment.
6The boom must be on a firm level surface to
use the Access Deck.
7A person trained in the operation of the Genie
boom shall remain on the ground near the
machine base controls to prevent
unauthorized use and to prevent the machine
from being operated while using the Access
Deck.