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STEP 19
(Operation Instructions)
OWNER/EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES
The Owner/Employer:
• Shall ensure that Lift operators are qualified 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 Au-
tomotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspec-
tion and Maintenance; and The Employer shall ensure that
Lift inspectors are qualified 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 Au-
tomotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspec-
tion and Maintenance; and The Employer shall
ensure that Lift maintenance personnel are qualified 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.
STEP 20
(Lift Operation Safety)
• DAILY inspect your Lift. Never operate if it malfunctions
or if it has broken or damaged parts. Use only qualified Lift
service personnel and genuine BendPak parts to make
repairs.
• THOROUGHLY train all employees in use and care of
Lift, using manufacturer’s instructions and “Lifting It Right”
and “Safety Tips” supplied with the Lift.
• NEVER allow unauthorized or untrained persons to
position Vehicle or operate Lift.
• PROHIBIT unauthorized persons from being in shop area
while Lift is in use.
• DO NOT permit anyone on Lift or inside Vehicle when it is
either being raised or lowered.
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERMIT ONLY TRAINED PERSONNEL TO
OPERATE Lift. AFTER REVIEWING THESE
INSTRUCTIONS, PRACTICE USING Lift CONTROLS BY
RUNNING THE Lift THROUGH A FEW UNLOADED CY-
CLES BEFORE LOADING Vehicle ON Lift.
NEVER RAISE JUST ONE END, ONE CORNER,
OR ONE SIDE OF Vehicle.
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