31
STEP 18
(Operation Instructions)
OWNER/EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES
The Owner/Employer:
• Shall ensure that lift operators are qualied 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 Require-
ments 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 qualied 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 qualied 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
ALOIM-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
Requirements 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 19
(Lift Operation Safety)
• DAILY inspect your lift. Never operate if it malfunctions
or if it has broken or damaged parts. Use only quali-
ed 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.
WARNING!
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERMIT ONLY TRAINED PERSONNEL TO
OPERATE LIFT. AFTER REVIEWING THESE INSTRUC-
TIONS, PRACTICE USING LIFT CONTROLS BY
RUNNING THE LIFT THROUGH A FEW UNLOADED
CYCLES BEFORE LOADING VEHICLE ON LIFT. NEVER
RAISE JUST ONE END, ONE CORNER, OR ONE SIDE
OF VEHICLE.
To Next Page
Loading...
