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STEP 19
(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 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 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.