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AUTOMOTIVE LIFT COMPLIANCE

2020 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY & SERVICES GUIDE HOT TOPICS

PREVENTING LIFT VIOLATIONS

OSHA visits dealerships to see if lift inspections are up-to-date. It looks for daily and monthly logs and most importantly, a comprehensive annual report conducted by a certified lift inspector. Daily and monthly logs can be completed by on site staff. Daily inspections must include: • Proper operation of the lift controls, restraints and locking devices. • 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 owner’s manual. Employers are required to display operating instructions in a conspicuous location in the lift area. Dealers are also required to train lift operators in proper procedures along with general safety requirements. Documentation of operator training is an additional requirement. One of the best defenses to a violation is following the recordkeeping, 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, you can visit www.autolift.org or call 607.756.7775 .

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Locate the owner’s manual document package for every lift in the dealership.

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Review manual for proper requirements: Recordkeeping requirements: daily, monthly, annual inspections Maintenance/repair logs Training of all operators Document training of every lift operator

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Have all lift operators review the publications Lifting it Right and Vehicle Lifting Points for Frame Engaging Lifts.

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What violations are found most frequently? Missing or worn adapter pads, stretch or frayed cables, inoperable or bypassed lift locks, and missing or malfunctioning arm restraints.

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