Archive for May, 2007

About Genie Lifts

May 9, 2007

Genie portable material lifts are designed to the highest specifications. Maneuverability, portability and ergonomics are the cornerstones of all Genie products.  Genie lift equipment for every need. Whether you are a contractor, painter, or maintenance, there is a lift for you.  To order a genuine Genie Lift visit www.genie-lift.com or call 1-800-338-1382 for friendly, experienced customer service.

Ergonomic Lifts From Genie

May 9, 2007

Genie Straddle Base Lift Truck

Every year back injuries coast American industry $14 billion in worker compensation payouts. 30% of workers compensation claims are related to material handling incidents. By following the ergonomic guidelines below you can increase productivity and reduce worker injuries.

Reduce Bending Motions

  • Use lift tables, power lifters, and other mechanical assists.
  • Raise work level to height of worker.
  • Provide all material a work level.
  • Don’t lower anything to the floor that must be lifted later.

Lift equipment can reduce bending motions while increasing productivity. Visit Genie-Lift.com for a large selection of lift tables.

Reduce Twisting Motions

  • Put all tools and materials in front of the worker.
  • Use conveyors, chutes, and slides to change direction of materials.
  • For seated workers use adjustable swivel chaires.
  • Give workers enough room for their whole body to turn.
  • Improve layout of work area.
Work Positioners can rotate materials, reducing twisting motions for workers. Visit Genie-Lift.com or call
1-800-338-1382
for a large selection of work positioners.
Reduce Reaching Motions

  • Eliminate horizontal reaches of over 16″. Put machine controls and tools as close to the worker as possible.
  • Place materials and workplaces close to workers.
  • Reduce size of material being loaded, allow worker to easily position materials with a pallet positioner, or lift table.
  • Keep objects close to body.

Lifting equipment can keep objects close to the worker and reduce reaching and other hazardous movements. Check out a huge selection of lift equipment at Genie-Lift.com

Eliminate manual lifting and lowering

  • Use lift tables, hoists, balancers, drum handlers, dumpers and other lifting equipment.

Genie’s portable material lifts easily and safely lift up to 1,000 pounds (454 kg) from ground level to heights of up to 26 feet (7.9 m). Each model is completely portable and highly maneuverable. The Genie Lift’s ergonomic design provides years of reliable service. It is easily loaded in any size pickup truck to go where ever you need a lift! With three base models to choose from, the Genie Lift is ideal for all your material handling needs. Visit www.genie-lift.com or call 1-800-338-1382 for more information.