Genie Offers COVID-19 Guidance On Disinfecting Aerial Equipment

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Genie says that proper cleaning of frequently touched surfaces is important to stopping COVID-19 from spreading. An SX-105 XC telescopic boom lift is shown above. (Photo courtesy of Genie.)

Lift manufacturer Genie has issued a set of cleaning protocols for workers who use aerial equipment as part of their job. The procedures, based on information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are designed to help prevent the coronavirus from spreading in the workplace.

“As jobsites are beginning to reopen worldwide, jobsite superintendents and fleet managers need to think about how to best protect workers and prevent the spread of the virus,” says Terex AWP Genie Director of Training Scott Owyen. (Genie is a Terex brand.) “Following the CDC’s guidance, we can offer recommendations to our customers on the most effective way for aerial equipment operators to clean and disinfect machines before, during, and after each use.”

How To Clean Your Genie

Genie’s guidelines recommend that lift operators wear gloves during the cleaning process. Frequently touched surfaces should be cleaned with soap and water, then disinfected with adequate ventilation. Suitable aftermarket disinfectants suggested by Genie include Fantastik All-Purpose Cleaner, Scrubbing Bubbles Disinfectant Restroom Cleaner II, Lysol Bathroom Cleaner, and Lysol Bleach Mold and Mildew Remover. Each should be used according to its directions.

A solution of at least 70% alcohol is another disinfectant option, Genie says. So is diluted household bleach, although the manufacturer cautions that a bleach solution may have an adverse effect on the lift’s warning and safety labels. A solution of 4 teaspoons (20 milliliters) of bleach per quart of water or 5 tablespoons to 1/3rd cup (74 to 80 milliliters) bleach per gallon of water should be left on the surface for one minute to ensure proper disinfection. Note that the bleach must not be past its expiration date, and that unused bleach/water solution is only considered effective as a disinfectant for 24 hours after being mixed together.

“The best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to avoid being exposed to it,” Owyen says. “These recommendations will help protect our equipment operators from contact with the virus while working at height, as well as assisting our customers, jobsite superintendents, and fleet managers in their efforts to promote safety in the aerial access industry.”

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Source: Genie