vehicle lift safety operator’s instruction, inspection & maintenance
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Vehicle Lift SafetyVehicle Lift Safety
Operator’s Instruction, Inspection & Operator’s Instruction, Inspection & MaintenanceMaintenance
Why we need Lift SafetyWhy we need Lift Safety
To prevent injury and deathTo prevent injury and deathBecause it’s the lawBecause it’s the lawMajority of accidents are operator errorMajority of accidents are operator errorTo get respect and maintain respect for To get respect and maintain respect for
the liftthe liftAccidents are becoming more commonAccidents are becoming more commonYOU HAVE A FEW THOUSAND LBS YOU HAVE A FEW THOUSAND LBS
OVER YOUR HEADOVER YOUR HEAD
Types of LiftsTypes of Lifts
Surface MountSurface Mount 2 Post2 Post 4 Post4 Post ParallelogramParallelogram ScissorScissor Mid-riseMid-rise Mobile ColumnMobile Column
In groundIn ground Single Post with Single Post with
swing armsswing arms Dual Post with swing Dual Post with swing
armsarms Fore and AftFore and Aft
Single-double-tripleSingle-double-triple Adjustable PostsAdjustable Posts
Lift Descriptions-Lift Descriptions-2 Post Lifts2 Post Lifts
Most popularMost popular InexpensiveInexpensive Easy access to Easy access to
removable parts on removable parts on vehiclesvehicles
2 Post Lift Types2 Post Lift Types
Cable EqualizedCable Equalized Hydraulic EqualizedHydraulic Equalized Chain EqualizedChain Equalized Lift Cable (One Cylinder)Lift Cable (One Cylinder) Mechanical (Screw Type)Mechanical (Screw Type)
• Overhead BeamOverhead Beam
• Base Plate Bump-overBase Plate Bump-over
Cable / chain equalizedCable / chain equalized
Cables / chain are attached Cables / chain are attached from the top of one carriage from the top of one carriage to the bottom of the otherto the bottom of the other
Properly adjusted: the Properly adjusted: the cables / chain, force the lift to cables / chain, force the lift to raise and lower equally even raise and lower equally even if the weight differs from side if the weight differs from side to sideto side
Many moving partsMany moving parts High Maintenance designHigh Maintenance design Most popular 2 post designMost popular 2 post design
Animation courtesy of Girolift USA www.girolift.netAnimation courtesy of Girolift USA www.girolift.net
Hydraulic SynchronizedHydraulic Synchronized
Fluid on top side of main ram Fluid on top side of main ram flows to offside ram in a flows to offside ram in a closed hydraulic system closed hydraulic system (blue)(blue)
Power unit pumps oil into the Power unit pumps oil into the bottom of main side cylinderbottom of main side cylinder
Rams are different in size and Rams are different in size and mathematically designed to mathematically designed to distribute the exact amount of distribute the exact amount of fluid to raise both sides fluid to raise both sides equallyequally
Low maintenance designLow maintenance design Very few moving partsVery few moving parts
Animation courtesy of Girolift USA www.girolift.netAnimation courtesy of Girolift USA www.girolift.net
Symmetric LiftsSymmetric Lifts
SymmetricSymmetric Posts are parallelPosts are parallel Arms are usually the Arms are usually the
same lengthsame length Car’s centre of Car’s centre of
gravity is positioned gravity is positioned approximately at approximately at midpoint of the liftmidpoint of the lift
AsymmetricAsymmetric
AsymmetricAsymmetric Posts are tilted Posts are tilted
approximately approximately 30degrees for easier 30degrees for easier access to car doorsaccess to car doors
Short arms in the frontShort arms in the front Car’s center of gravity is Car’s center of gravity is
positioned further rearpositioned further rear
Safety Features of 2 Safety Features of 2 PostsPosts
1)1) Owner’s ManualOwner’s Manual2)2) ALI Literature, Lifting point guide, ANSI/ALI ALI Literature, Lifting point guide, ANSI/ALI
ALOIM Current Standard, Lifting it RightALOIM Current Standard, Lifting it Right3)3) Locking LatchesLocking Latches4)4) Arm RestraintsArm Restraints5)5) Overhead Limit SwitchOverhead Limit Switch6)6) Emergency Electrical Shut-offEmergency Electrical Shut-off7)7) Pressure Relief ValvePressure Relief Valve8)8) Hydraulic FuseHydraulic Fuse
Owners ManualOwners Manual
Should be present when lift is Should be present when lift is delivereddelivered
Has manufacturer contact Has manufacturer contact informationinformation
Has proper maintenance Has proper maintenance proceduresprocedures
Shows parts list and Shows parts list and operation proceduresoperation procedures
To be READ! from cover to To be READ! from cover to cover cover
Any question you have with Any question you have with the content of the manual or the content of the manual or the lift can be answered by the lift can be answered by the manufacturer.the manufacturer.
WHAT IS A.L.I.WHAT IS A.L.I.
The Automotive Lift Institute, Inc. The Automotive Lift Institute, Inc. ALI’s mission is to promote the safe design, ALI’s mission is to promote the safe design,
construction, installation, service, and use of construction, installation, service, and use of automotive lifts. automotive lifts.
ALI has set the standard for automotive lift ALI has set the standard for automotive lift manufacturersmanufacturers
ALI certifies the construction of liftsALI certifies the construction of lifts The only specialized organization of its kindThe only specialized organization of its kind For more info Visit www.autolift.orgFor more info Visit www.autolift.org
The ALI Gold LabelThe ALI Gold Label
Certified Automotive Certified Automotive LiftLift
ETL ListedETL Listed Conforms to Conforms to
ANSI/UL StandardsANSI/UL Standards 33rdrd Party Tested Party Tested Manufacturer is a ALI Manufacturer is a ALI
MemberMember
ALI LiteratureALI Literature
ANSI/ALI ALOIM ANSI/ALI ALOIM (current) The (current) The standard for standard for Automotive liftsAutomotive lifts
Safety requirements Safety requirements For The Operation, For The Operation, Inspection And Inspection And MaintenanceMaintenance
ALI LiteratureALI Literature
Vehicle Lifting Points Vehicle Lifting Points (Current)(Current)
Quick Reference Quick Reference GuideGuide
Too be used to look Too be used to look up proper lifting up proper lifting points for frame points for frame engaging liftsengaging lifts
ALI LiteratureALI Literature
Lifting It RightLifting It Right A Safety manual A Safety manual
from the Automotive from the Automotive Lift InstituteLift Institute
Describes types of Describes types of liftslifts
Properly spotting a Properly spotting a vehiclevehicle
Safety procedures Safety procedures
ALI LiteratureALI Literature
Automotive Lift Automotive Lift Safety Tips PlacardSafety Tips Placard
To be posted on To be posted on every lift where the every lift where the operator can see operator can see them.them.
Generic list of safety Generic list of safety tips for use with all tips for use with all Automotive liftsAutomotive lifts
ALI LiteratureALI Literature
Safety DecalSafety Decal Used to illustrate Used to illustrate
hazardshazards To be placed in a To be placed in a
spot where it is spot where it is visible to the visible to the operatoroperator
Description of Safety Description of Safety Features for 2 Post LiftsFeatures for 2 Post LiftsLocking LatchesLocking Latches
A mechanical device that A mechanical device that latches the lifting latches the lifting carriage to the post by carriage to the post by using a spring loaded using a spring loaded locking dog and locking locking dog and locking ladderladder
A Load holding deviceA Load holding device Not a back-up in case of Not a back-up in case of
failurefailure
To be used EVERY time the To be used EVERY time the hoist goes uphoist goes up
Description of Safety Description of Safety Features for 2 Post LiftsFeatures for 2 Post LiftsArm Restraints: (Not A Arm Restraints: (Not A
Arm Lock)Arm Lock)
Designed to hold the arm in Designed to hold the arm in place before it makes place before it makes contact with the vehicle contact with the vehicle (not to hold the arm out (not to hold the arm out when the vehicle’s weight when the vehicle’s weight is on it).is on it).
An Arm Restraints job is An Arm Restraints job is over when the lift makes over when the lift makes contact with the vehiclecontact with the vehicle
Description of Safety Description of Safety Features for 2 Post LiftsFeatures for 2 Post Lifts
Overhead Limit SwitchOverhead Limit Switch
Will shut the hoist off when the roof of the Will shut the hoist off when the roof of the vehicle makes contact with it.vehicle makes contact with it.
Do not rely on it to determine when to Do not rely on it to determine when to stop or use as an automatic stopstop or use as an automatic stop
Description of Safety Description of Safety Features for 2 Post LiftsFeatures for 2 Post Lifts
Emergency Emergency Electrical Shut-off / Electrical Shut-off / Disconnect Disconnect
Should be a twist plug Should be a twist plug
connection or switch / connection or switch / breaker within reach of breaker within reach of the operatorthe operator
Description of Safety Description of Safety Features for 2 Post LiftsFeatures for 2 Post LiftsPressure Relief ValvePressure Relief Valve
Located within the power unitLocated within the power unit Factory set to bypass when you over exceed the lift’s Factory set to bypass when you over exceed the lift’s
weight limitweight limit Not to be relied on as a capacity gageNot to be relied on as a capacity gage
A Power unit is NOT a load holding device. A A Power unit is NOT a load holding device. A power unit it used to raise the lift. The locking power unit it used to raise the lift. The locking latches are used to load hold.latches are used to load hold.
Description of Safety Description of Safety Features for 2 Post LiftsFeatures for 2 Post Lifts
Hydraulic FuseHydraulic Fuse
Normally located at the base of the Normally located at the base of the cylindercylinder
Designed to lock out it’s device Designed to lock out it’s device when there is a sudden spike in when there is a sudden spike in pressurepressure
Lift Descriptions-Lift Descriptions-4 Post:4 Post:
Runways (no arms)Runways (no arms) Can be equipped with Can be equipped with
rolling jacksrolling jacks Used mainly for Used mainly for
Alignments, Undercoating, Alignments, Undercoating, & Oil Changes& Oil Changes
Types of 4 Post LiftsTypes of 4 Post Lifts
Chain LiftChain Lift
Cable LiftCable Lift
Fully HydraulicFully Hydraulic
Safety Features of 4 Safety Features of 4 PostsPosts
Owner’s ManualOwner’s Manual ALI LiteratureALI Literature Primary Locking LatchesPrimary Locking Latches Secondary Locking LatchesSecondary Locking Latches Wheel chocksWheel chocks Emergency Electrical Shut-OffEmergency Electrical Shut-Off Pressure Relief ValvePressure Relief Valve Hydraulic FuseHydraulic Fuse
Description of Safety Description of Safety Features for 4 PostsFeatures for 4 Posts
Primary Locking LatchesPrimary Locking Latches
Usually one on each postUsually one on each post Normally single point release (air Normally single point release (air
activated)activated) Not to be used every time the hoist goes Not to be used every time the hoist goes
upup
Description of Safety Description of Safety Features for 4 PostsFeatures for 4 Posts
Secondary Locking LatchesSecondary Locking Latches Equipped on most 4 postsEquipped on most 4 posts Will engage if chain or cable becomes slackWill engage if chain or cable becomes slack
Wheel chocksWheel chocks to prevent vehicle rolling. To be used in sets of to prevent vehicle rolling. To be used in sets of
two every time a vehicle is placed on a lift using two every time a vehicle is placed on a lift using runwaysrunways
Description of Safety Description of Safety Features for 4 PostsFeatures for 4 Posts
Emergency Electrical Shut-OffEmergency Electrical Shut-Off
Pressure Relief Valve Pressure Relief Valve
&&
Hydraulic FuseHydraulic Fuse
Same descriptions as for the 2 PostSame descriptions as for the 2 Post
Description of Safety Description of Safety Features for 4 Post LiftsFeatures for 4 Post Lifts
Emergency Electrical Shut-off / Emergency Electrical Shut-off / Disconnect Disconnect
Should be a twist plug connection or Should be a twist plug connection or
switch / breaker within reach of the switch / breaker within reach of the operatoroperator
Description of Safety Description of Safety Features for 4 Post LiftsFeatures for 4 Post Lifts
Pressure Relief ValvePressure Relief Valve
Located within the power unitLocated within the power unitFactory set to bypass when you over Factory set to bypass when you over
exceed the lift’s weight limitexceed the lift’s weight limitNot to be relied on as a capacity gaugeNot to be relied on as a capacity gauge Is the power unit on your lift its original?Is the power unit on your lift its original?
Description of Safety Description of Safety Features for 4 Post LiftsFeatures for 4 Post Lifts
Hydraulic FuseHydraulic Fuse
Normally located at the base of the Normally located at the base of the cylindercylinder
Designed to lock out it’s device Designed to lock out it’s device when there is a sudden spike in when there is a sudden spike in pressurepressure
Lift Descriptions-Lift Descriptions-Scissor Lifts, Parallelogram, Scissor Lifts, Parallelogram,
& Mid-Rise:& Mid-Rise:
Low maintenanceLow maintenanceGood for heavy liftingGood for heavy liftingUsed for alignments, lube rack, Used for alignments, lube rack,
undercoatingundercoatingCan be equipped with rolling jacksCan be equipped with rolling jacksUsually has one cylinder on each sideUsually has one cylinder on each side
Lift Descriptions-Lift Descriptions-Scissor Lifts, Parallelogram, Scissor Lifts, Parallelogram,
& Mid-Rise:& Mid-Rise: Scissor lift lifts straight Scissor lift lifts straight Parallelogram lifts up but also moves Parallelogram lifts up but also moves
back or forward a couple of feetback or forward a couple of feet
Safety Features of Safety Features of Scissor Lifts, Parallelogram, Scissor Lifts, Parallelogram,
& Mid-Rise:& Mid-Rise: Locking Latches located on the floor with a foot pedal Locking Latches located on the floor with a foot pedal
release and / or air/electrical operated lock releaserelease and / or air/electrical operated lock release Hydraulic FusesHydraulic Fuses Equalized hydraulically / electronically or fastened Equalized hydraulically / electronically or fastened
togethertogether
Mobile Column LiftMobile Column Lift
Lift Descriptions-Lift Descriptions-Mobile Column Mobile Column
or Wheel-or Wheel-Engaging:Engaging:
Used for heavy liftingUsed for heavy liftingCan be used in sets of 2,4,6 and onCan be used in sets of 2,4,6 and onMechanical screw typesMechanical screw typesFully hydraulicFully hydraulicUsually equalized (visually) by the Usually equalized (visually) by the
operatoroperator
Lift Descriptions-Lift Descriptions-In-Ground:In-Ground:
Used for heavy liftingUsed for heavy lifting No obstructionsNo obstructions Cleaner shopCleaner shop Low maintenanceLow maintenance
Safety Features of In-Safety Features of In-GroundGround
Newer models have locks and non-Newer models have locks and non-rotatesrotates
Locking Latches, manual pin, air/electric/ Locking Latches, manual pin, air/electric/ manual operated locks, inner safety leg-manual operated locks, inner safety leg-locking doglocking dog
Most swing arm models Most swing arm models do notdo not have arm have arm restraintsrestraints
Properly Lifting Properly Lifting A VehicleA Vehicle
Center of gravityCenter of gravity
Every vehicle has a different centre of gravity Every vehicle has a different centre of gravity Ex.. rear wheel drive vehicles are heavier in Ex.. rear wheel drive vehicles are heavier in
the rear this differs the centre of gravity from a the rear this differs the centre of gravity from a front wheel drive vehiclefront wheel drive vehicle
Rear wheel drive vehicles centre of gravity is Rear wheel drive vehicles centre of gravity is usually spotted under the drivers seat where as usually spotted under the drivers seat where as a front wheel drive vehicles centre of gravity is a front wheel drive vehicles centre of gravity is usually spotted under the steering wheelusually spotted under the steering wheel
The vehicles center of gravity is ALWAYS to be The vehicles center of gravity is ALWAYS to be spotted midway between the front and rear spotted midway between the front and rear arms on a two post lift.arms on a two post lift.
Center Of GravityCenter Of Gravity
The center of gravity The center of gravity of a vehicle with the of a vehicle with the engine in the rear is engine in the rear is totally different from totally different from a vehicle with its a vehicle with its engine in the frontengine in the front
Always check the Always check the trunk of a car or the trunk of a car or the back of a truck or back of a truck or van for a loadvan for a load
This Lotus Elise flipped when the tech This Lotus Elise flipped when the tech removed its front wheel removed its front wheel
2 Post Operation2 Post Operation
Inspect your liftInspect your lift Make sure bay is free of debris, toolsMake sure bay is free of debris, tools Ensure that arms of lift are out of the wayEnsure that arms of lift are out of the way Check vehicle’s weight with hoist Check vehicle’s weight with hoist
capacitycapacity Look-up vehicle’s lifting points Look-up vehicle’s lifting points If all above is good, drive car into bayIf all above is good, drive car into bay
2 Post Operation con’t2 Post Operation con’t
Check lifting points to make sure vehicle is in Check lifting points to make sure vehicle is in good enough condition to be liftedgood enough condition to be lifted
Position all 4 arms on manufacturer’s lifting Position all 4 arms on manufacturer’s lifting points. Use adapters if applicable.points. Use adapters if applicable.
Raise lift until pads are 1-2” from vehicleRaise lift until pads are 1-2” from vehicle Re-check lifting pointsRe-check lifting points Lift vehicle until tires are aprox 1’ off the Lift vehicle until tires are aprox 1’ off the
groundground Re-check lifting pointsRe-check lifting points Go to back of vehicle and shake moderatelyGo to back of vehicle and shake moderately
2 Post Operation con’t2 Post Operation con’t
Re-check lifting pointsRe-check lifting points Raise vehicle to desired working heightRaise vehicle to desired working height Lower to Locking Latches (use stands if Lower to Locking Latches (use stands if
possible)possible) Perform workPerform work
If you need to do any heavy pulling, If you need to do any heavy pulling, hammering, or prying, or if you are removing or hammering, or prying, or if you are removing or
installing a major component of the vehicle, installing a major component of the vehicle, use appropriately rated jack stands.use appropriately rated jack stands.
Jack stands / SupportsJack stands / Supports
To be used in sets of four whenever To be used in sets of four whenever possiblepossible
Make sure stands have a high enough Make sure stands have a high enough capacity ratingcapacity rating
DO NOT LOWER VEHICLE TO STANDSDO NOT LOWER VEHICLE TO STANDS Always heighten the stands to height of Always heighten the stands to height of
vehicle that is currently on the primary vehicle that is currently on the primary safety latches.safety latches.
2 Post Operation con’t2 Post Operation con’t
When job is completed check for tools, When job is completed check for tools, debris, stands, transmission jacks etc.. debris, stands, transmission jacks etc.. left behindleft behind
Raise lift off latches, release latches, and Raise lift off latches, release latches, and lower the liftlower the lift
Re-position arm to “home position”Re-position arm to “home position” Remove or lower adapters if applicableRemove or lower adapters if applicable Drive offDrive off
Maintenance & Maintenance & InspectionInspection
Maintenance & Maintenance & InspectionInspection
Your lift has many components to allow it Your lift has many components to allow it to work safely and properly.to work safely and properly.
Knowing these components, inspecting Knowing these components, inspecting these components, and maintaining these components, and maintaining
these components will reduce your risk of these components will reduce your risk of injury and death.injury and death.
Maintenance & Inspection- Maintenance & Inspection- Components to Check:Components to Check:
Cables and Chains:Cables and Chains: Check cables for frays, kinks, crushing, bird caging, heat damage Check cables for frays, kinks, crushing, bird caging, heat damage
or rustor rust While wearing a leather glove, run a rag down the cable, the rag While wearing a leather glove, run a rag down the cable, the rag
will grab frays that may not be visible to the eye will grab frays that may not be visible to the eye Check end attachments for wear, damage, cracks and Check end attachments for wear, damage, cracks and
deformationsdeformations Equalizing cables have to be adjusted properly. With the lift on the Equalizing cables have to be adjusted properly. With the lift on the
locks adjust the cables so they are taught and have equal tension locks adjust the cables so they are taught and have equal tension on each side (locking latches should engage at the same time on each side (locking latches should engage at the same time when cables are adjusted properly.when cables are adjusted properly.
Any question consult your lift repair specialistAny question consult your lift repair specialist
Common Cable FailureCommon Cable Failure
Chain Chain (only as strong as the (only as strong as the weakest link)weakest link)
Check chains for rust, glazing, Check chains for rust, glazing, cracks, twist, elongation & separationcracks, twist, elongation & separation
Chain wear should be checked where chain runs on Chain wear should be checked where chain runs on load sprocket or rollerload sprocket or roller
Check the fittings or master links make sure fasteners Check the fittings or master links make sure fasteners are in place.are in place.
If you see any wear or have any question Consult your lift If you see any wear or have any question Consult your lift repair specialistrepair specialist
Maintenance & Inspection- Maintenance & Inspection- Components to Check:Components to Check:
Hydraulics:Hydraulics: Check hoses, fittings & cylinders for leaks, Check hoses, fittings & cylinders for leaks,
wear and cracks wear and cracks Locking Latches:Locking Latches: Check that they fully engage & fully Check that they fully engage & fully
disengagedisengage Check for wear and cracksCheck for wear and cracks Check their fastenersCheck their fasteners
Maintenance & Inspection- Maintenance & Inspection- Components to Check:Components to Check:
Arms and Pads:Arms and Pads: All 4 arms are within ½” of being levelAll 4 arms are within ½” of being level Check operation of the arm restraints, check Check operation of the arm restraints, check
for wear on gear and teethfor wear on gear and teeth Check that the arm limit stops are working Check that the arm limit stops are working (i.e. (i.e.
see if they can be pulled out- they shouldn’t)see if they can be pulled out- they shouldn’t)
Check arm pins for playCheck arm pins for play If equipped with rubber pads check for cuts If equipped with rubber pads check for cuts
and tearsand tears
Maintenance & Inspection- Maintenance & Inspection- Components to Check:Components to Check:
Electrical System:Electrical System: Visually checkVisually check Test that safety shut-off is workingTest that safety shut-off is working Test to ensure overhead limit switch workingTest to ensure overhead limit switch working
Anchor:Anchor: Check concrete around bases for cracksCheck concrete around bases for cracks Torque anchor bolts to manufactures specs, Torque anchor bolts to manufactures specs,
(usually 90-150 ft/lbs)(usually 90-150 ft/lbs)
Maintenance & Inspection- Maintenance & Inspection- Components to Check:Components to Check:
Flashing:Flashing: Check posts for rust or damage (especially at Check posts for rust or damage (especially at
bottom of post where water lays)bottom of post where water lays) Inspect carriage inside post- slider blocks or Inspect carriage inside post- slider blocks or
carriage rollerscarriage rollers Check chains, cables, fasteners on each endCheck chains, cables, fasteners on each end
Hardware:Hardware: Check bolts and fasteners for tightnessCheck bolts and fasteners for tightness
Maintenance & Inspection- Maintenance & Inspection- Components to Check:Components to Check:
Power Unit:Power Unit: Max out power unit by putting hoist up all the Max out power unit by putting hoist up all the
way to show oil leaks. (maxing out hydraulic way to show oil leaks. (maxing out hydraulic system simulates maximum capacity)system simulates maximum capacity)
Make sure you have all literature ex ALI Lifting Make sure you have all literature ex ALI Lifting it Right, Lifting points guide, ANSI/ALI ALOIM it Right, Lifting points guide, ANSI/ALI ALOIM National Standard, ALI Safety Tips placard.National Standard, ALI Safety Tips placard.
Look for capacity rating, safety decals owner’s Look for capacity rating, safety decals owner’s manual and operator instructionmanual and operator instruction
Make sure your lift has been inspected by a lift Make sure your lift has been inspected by a lift service specialist within the year (minimum)service specialist within the year (minimum)
Lowering SpeedLowering Speed
Restrictions in the lowering valve control the lowering Restrictions in the lowering valve control the lowering speedspeed
After you have inspected your lift you can position a After you have inspected your lift you can position a vehicle on the lift of a appropriate weight.vehicle on the lift of a appropriate weight.
To check the lowering speed of your lift raise a vehicle To check the lowering speed of your lift raise a vehicle to the top of your lifts rise (commonly 68” or 5’ 6”)to the top of your lifts rise (commonly 68” or 5’ 6”)
It should take 15-20 seconds to lower a vehicle from 6’It should take 15-20 seconds to lower a vehicle from 6’ The standard lowering speed is 20 feet per The standard lowering speed is 20 feet per
secondsecond
When Should When Should You Inspect You Inspect Your Lift?Your Lift?
When should you inspect When should you inspect your lift?your lift?
The operator should visually inspect their lift The operator should visually inspect their lift every day before lifting a vehicle. Who knows every day before lifting a vehicle. Who knows what the last mechanic over ridded or jury what the last mechanic over ridded or jury rigged.rigged.
The operator should document a physical The operator should document a physical inspection weeklyinspection weekly
The operator will perform monthly maintenance The operator will perform monthly maintenance and inspection monthlyand inspection monthly
Continued…….Continued…….
When should you inspect When should you inspect your lift?your lift?
Your lift has to be inspected by a qualified lift repair specialist Your lift has to be inspected by a qualified lift repair specialist yearly in most States and Provinces. This is the minimum, semi yearly in most States and Provinces. This is the minimum, semi yearly or quarterly is a better practice and becoming more and yearly or quarterly is a better practice and becoming more and more popular.more popular.
Make sure your lift service specialist is:Make sure your lift service specialist is: Factory trained by a major manufacturer: make them supply Factory trained by a major manufacturer: make them supply
certificatescertificates Insured : usually 2 million liability minimum on company and all Insured : usually 2 million liability minimum on company and all
vehiclesvehicles In good standing with Workers Compensation Board (Canada)In good standing with Workers Compensation Board (Canada) Competent and knowledgeable. Your lift repair specialist should Competent and knowledgeable. Your lift repair specialist should
have all your answers to any lift related questions you have.have all your answers to any lift related questions you have.
OverviewOverview
Primary locking latches are to be used every Primary locking latches are to be used every time the lift goes up.time the lift goes up.
Vehicle manufacturer recommend lifting points Vehicle manufacturer recommend lifting points are the ONLY lifting points to be usedare the ONLY lifting points to be used
Never over load your lift Never over load your lift Never use a damaged liftNever use a damaged lift Never lift a vehicle with someone inside the Never lift a vehicle with someone inside the
vehicle or someone underneathvehicle or someone underneath
OverviewOverview
Never override or jury rig self closing controlsNever override or jury rig self closing controls Always position vehicles centre of gravity in the Always position vehicles centre of gravity in the
mid point between two armsmid point between two arms Use appropriate rated stands whenever Use appropriate rated stands whenever
possible and ALWAYS when removing / possible and ALWAYS when removing / installing major vehicle componentsinstalling major vehicle components
Proper positioning of pads and adapters is key Proper positioning of pads and adapters is key in lifting a vehicle safely and surelyin lifting a vehicle safely and surely
GET OUT OF THE WAY if a vehicle is in GET OUT OF THE WAY if a vehicle is in danger of fallingdanger of falling
OverviewOverview
Lifts are dangerous pieces of equipment Lifts are dangerous pieces of equipment respect the maintenance, inspection and respect the maintenance, inspection and operation procedures associated with the operation procedures associated with the Manufacturers supplied operators Manufacturers supplied operators manual.manual.
Only trained operators are authorized to Only trained operators are authorized to use automotive lifts.use automotive lifts.
OverviewOverview
If you have paid attention to the course thus far If you have paid attention to the course thus far you are now knowledgeable about the safety you are now knowledgeable about the safety devices and maintenance of the most common devices and maintenance of the most common automotive lifts. This is a generic course and automotive lifts. This is a generic course and cannot cover all types and all devices however cannot cover all types and all devices however if you have any questions regarding the safety if you have any questions regarding the safety and or maintenance of a specific automotive lift and or maintenance of a specific automotive lift please contact us from the homepage and we please contact us from the homepage and we will get you the answer you need. will get you the answer you need.
ExamExam
You are now ready to write your exam and You are now ready to write your exam and become a trained operator of a automotive liftbecome a trained operator of a automotive lift
There will be 25 multiple choice questions There will be 25 multiple choice questions followed by a short surveyfollowed by a short survey
You will need a mark of 85% or better to pass the You will need a mark of 85% or better to pass the exam. If you feel you need to go over the exam. If you feel you need to go over the course again before you write the test please course again before you write the test please do so. Your confidence in operating and do so. Your confidence in operating and maintaining your lift safely is our main concern maintaining your lift safely is our main concern at Autoliftsafety.comat Autoliftsafety.com
GOOD LUCK AND LIFT SAFE!GOOD LUCK AND LIFT SAFE!