Product Manual
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Automotive and truck lifts are critical to the operation and
pro tability of your business. The safe use of this and
other lifts in your shop is critical in preventing employee
injuries and damage to customer’s vehicles. By operating
lifts safely you can ensure that your shop is pro table,
productive and safe.
Safe operation of automotive lifts requires that only trained
employees should be allowed to use the lift.
TRAINING SHOULD INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
Proper positioning of the vehicle on the runway. (See
manufacturers minimize wheel base loading require-
ments.)
Use of the operating controls.
Understanding the lift capacity.
Proper use of jack stands or other load supporting
devices.
Proper use, understanding and visual identi cation of
safety lock devices and their operation.
Reviewing the safety rules.
Proper housekeeping procedures (lift area should
be free of grease, oil, tools, equipment, trash, and other
debris)
A daily inspection of the lift should be completed prior
to its use. Safety devices, operating controls, lift arms and
other critical parts should be inspected prior to using the
lift.
All maintenance and repairs of the lift should be com-
pleted by following the manufacturer’s requirements. Lift
repair parts should meet or exceed OEM speci cations.
Repairs should only be completed by a quali ed lift techni-
cian.
The vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations should
be used for spotting and lifting the vehicle.
Safe Lift Operation
STEP 19
(Operation Instructions)
OWNER/EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES
The Owner/Employer:
• Shall ensure that lift operators are quali ed and that they
are trained in the safe use and operation of the lift using
the manufacturer’s operating instructions; ALI/SM01-1, ALI
Lifting it Right safety manual; ALI/ST-90 ALI Safety Tips
card; ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2000, American National Standard
for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation,
Inspection and Maintenance; ALI/WL Series, ALI Uniform
Warning Label Decals/Placards; and in the case of frame
engaging lifts, ALI/LP-GUIDE, Vehicle
Lifting Points/Quick Reference Guide for Frame Engaging
Lifts.
• Shall establish procedures to periodically inspect the
lift in accordance with the lift manufacturer’s instructions
or ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2000, American National Standard
for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation,
Inspection and Maintenance; and The Employer shall
ensure that lift inspectors are quali ed and that they are
adequately trained in the inspection of the lift.
• Shall establish procedures to periodically maintain the
lift in accordance with the lift manufacturer’s instructions
or ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2000, American National Standard
for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation,
Inspection and Maintenance; and The Employer shall
ensure that lift maintenance personnel are quali ed and
that they are adequately trained in the maintenance of the
lift.
• Shall maintain the periodic inspection and maintenance
records recommended by the manufacturer or ANSI/ALI
ALOIM-2000, American National Standard for Automotive
Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and
Maintenance.
• Shall display the lift manufacturer’s operating
instructions; ALI/SM 93-1, ALI Lifting It Right safety
manual; ALI/ST-90 ALI Safety Tips card; ANSI/ALI AL-
OIM-2000, American National Standard for Automotive
Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and
Maintenance; and in the case of frame engaging lifts, ALI/
LP-GUIDE, Vehicle Lifting Points/Quick Reference Guide
for Frame Engaging Lifts; in a conspicuous location in the
lift area convenient to the operator.
• Shall provide necessary lockout/tagout means for energy
sources per ANSI Z244.1-1982 (R1993), Safety Require-
ments for the Lockout/Tagout of Energy Sources, before
beginning any lift repairs.
• Shall not modify the lift in any manner without the prior
written consent of the manufacturer.