2015 GNYADA MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

HOT TOPICS 2015 GNYADA Membership Directory

PREVENTING LIFT VIOLATIONS

AUTOMOTIVE LIFT COMPLIANCE

OSHA is visiting dealerships to see if lift inspections are up-to-date. It looks for daily, monthly and most importantly a comprehensive annual report conducted by a certified inspector. Daily andmonthly logs can be completed by on-site staff. Daily inspections must include: • Proper operation of the lift controls, restraints and locking device. • Damage or excessive wear on any of the lift contact points which engage the vehicle during lifting. In addition to these daily requirements, dealers must also complete and maintain a monthly auto lift inspection log. Dealers must also demonstrate that lift operators inspect and operate the lift in accordance with the manufacturer’s owners manual. Employers are required to display operating instructions in a conspicuous location in the lift area. Dealersarealsorequiredtotrainliftoperatorsinproperprocedures along with general safety requirements. Documentation of operator training is an additional requirement. One of the best defenses to a violation is following the record- keeping, maintenance/repair and training guidelines in the owner’s manual that comes with every automotive lift. If you are unable to locate your owner’s manual for a particular lift, contact the manufacturer for a replacement. If you do not have a copy of Lifting it Right, we suggest you reach out to the ALI at www.autolift.org or call them at 607.756.7775 . If you have any questions regarding these requirements, please call Sue Bieber or Bill Cordes at the Association.

1. Locate the owner’s manual document

package for every lift in the dealership.

2. Review manual for

proper requirements: • Record-keeping requirements: daily, monthly, annual inspections • Maintenance/ repair logs • Training of all operators • Document training of every lift operator 3. Have all lift operators review the publications Lifting it Right and Vehicle Lifting Points for Frame Engaging Lifts.

3. What violations are

found most frequently? Broken swing arm locks and missing skid pad rubber.

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