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HOT TOPICS
2017
MEMBERSHIP
DIRECTORY
70
PREVENTING LIFT VIOLATIONS
OSHA is visiting dealerships to see if lift inspections are up-to-date.
It looks for daily, monthly and
most importantly
, a comprehensive
annual report conducted by a certified inspector. Daily and monthly
logs can be completed by on-site staff.
Daily inspections must include:
•
Proper operation of the lift controls, restraints and locking
device.
•
Damage or excessive wear on any of the lift contact points
which engage the vehicle during lifting.
In addition to these daily requirements, dealers must also complete
and maintain a monthly auto lift inspection log. Dealers must
also demonstrate that lift operators inspect and operate the lift in
accordance with the manufacturer’s owners manual. Employers are
required to display operating instructions in a conspicuous location
in the lift area.
Dealers are also required to train lift operators in proper procedures
along with general safety requirements. Documentation of operator
training is an additional requirement.
One of the best defenses to a violation is following the record-
keeping, maintenance/repair and training guidelines in the owner’s
manual that comes with every automotive lift.
If you are unable to locate your owner’s manual for a particular lift,
contact the manufacturer for a replacement. If you do not have a
copy of Lifting it Right, we suggest you reach out to the
ALI
at
www.
autolift.orgor call them at
607.756.7775
.
1. Locate the owner’s
manual document
package for every lift
in the dealership.
2. Review manual for
proper requirements:
•
Record-keeping
requirements: daily,
monthly, annual
inspections
•
Maintenance/
repair logs
•
Training of all
operators
•
Document training of
every lift operator
3. Have all lift operators
review the publications
Lifting it Right and
Vehicle Lifting Points for
Frame Engaging Lifts.
4. What violations are
found most frequently?
Broken swing arm locks
and missing skid pad
rubber.
AUTOMOTIVE
LIFT COMPLIANCE