84 / 234
HOT TOPICS
2015 GNYADA Membership Directory
74
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 andmonthly
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.
Dealersarealsorequiredtotrainliftoperatorsinproperprocedures
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
.
If you have any questions regarding these requirements, please
call Sue Bieber or Bill Cordes at the Association.
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.
3. What violations are
found most frequently?
Broken swing arm locks
and missing skid pad
rubber.
AUTOMOTIVE
LIFT COMPLIANCE