vehicle lift safety

Vehicle Lift SafetyVehicle Lift Safety

Operator’s Instruction, Inspection & Operator’s Instruction, Inspection & MaintenanceMaintenance

Why we need Lift SafetyWhy we need Lift Safety

To prevent injury and deathTo prevent injury and deathBecause it’s the lawBecause it’s the lawMajority of accidents are operator errorMajority of accidents are operator errorTo get respect and maintain respect for To get respect and maintain respect for

the liftthe liftAccidents are becoming more commonAccidents are becoming more commonYOU HAVE A FEW THOUSAND LBS YOU HAVE A FEW THOUSAND LBS

OVER YOUR HEADOVER YOUR HEAD

Types of LiftsTypes of Lifts

Surface MountSurface Mount 2 Post2 Post 4 Post4 Post ParallelogramParallelogram ScissorScissor Mid-riseMid-rise Mobile ColumnMobile Column

In groundIn ground Single Post with Single Post with

swing armsswing arms Dual Post with swing Dual Post with swing

armsarms Fore and AftFore and Aft

Single-double-tripleSingle-double-triple Adjustable PostsAdjustable Posts

Lift Descriptions-Lift Descriptions-2 Post Lifts2 Post Lifts

Most popularMost popular InexpensiveInexpensive Easy access to Easy access to

removable parts on removable parts on vehiclesvehicles

2 Post Lift Types2 Post Lift Types

Cable EqualizedCable Equalized Hydraulic EqualizedHydraulic Equalized Chain EqualizedChain Equalized Lift Cable (One Cylinder)Lift Cable (One Cylinder) Mechanical (Screw Type)Mechanical (Screw Type)

• Overhead BeamOverhead Beam

• Base Plate Bump-overBase Plate Bump-over

Cable / chain equalizedCable / chain equalized

Cables / chain are attached Cables / chain are attached from the top of one carriage from the top of one carriage to the bottom of the otherto the bottom of the other

Properly adjusted: the Properly adjusted: the cables / chain, force the lift to cables / chain, force the lift to raise and lower equally even raise and lower equally even if the weight differs from side if the weight differs from side to sideto side

Many moving partsMany moving parts High Maintenance designHigh Maintenance design Most popular 2 post designMost popular 2 post design

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Hydraulic SynchronizedHydraulic Synchronized

Fluid on top side of main ram Fluid on top side of main ram flows to offside ram in a flows to offside ram in a closed hydraulic system closed hydraulic system (blue)(blue)

Power unit pumps oil into the Power unit pumps oil into the bottom of main side cylinderbottom of main side cylinder

Rams are different in size and Rams are different in size and mathematically designed to mathematically designed to distribute the exact amount of distribute the exact amount of fluid to raise both sides fluid to raise both sides equallyequally

Low maintenance designLow maintenance design Very few moving partsVery few moving parts

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Symmetric LiftsSymmetric Lifts

SymmetricSymmetric Posts are parallelPosts are parallel Arms are usually the Arms are usually the

same lengthsame length Car’s centre of Car’s centre of

gravity is positioned gravity is positioned approximately at approximately at midpoint of the liftmidpoint of the lift

AsymmetricAsymmetric

AsymmetricAsymmetric Posts are tilted Posts are tilted

approximately approximately 30degrees for easier 30degrees for easier access to car doorsaccess to car doors

Short arms in the frontShort arms in the front Car’s center of gravity is Car’s center of gravity is

positioned further rearpositioned further rear

Safety Features of 2 Safety Features of 2 PostsPosts

1)1) Owner’s ManualOwner’s Manual2)2) ALI Literature, Lifting point guide, ANSI/ALI ALI Literature, Lifting point guide, ANSI/ALI

ALOIM Current Standard, Lifting it RightALOIM Current Standard, Lifting it Right3)3) Locking LatchesLocking Latches4)4) Arm RestraintsArm Restraints5)5) Overhead Limit SwitchOverhead Limit Switch6)6) Emergency Electrical Shut-offEmergency Electrical Shut-off7)7) Pressure Relief ValvePressure Relief Valve8)8) Hydraulic FuseHydraulic Fuse

Owners ManualOwners Manual

Should be present when lift is Should be present when lift is delivereddelivered

Has manufacturer contact Has manufacturer contact informationinformation

Has proper maintenance Has proper maintenance proceduresprocedures

Shows parts list and Shows parts list and operation proceduresoperation procedures

To be READ! from cover to To be READ! from cover to cover cover

Any question you have with Any question you have with the content of the manual or the content of the manual or the lift can be answered by the lift can be answered by the manufacturer.the manufacturer.

WHAT IS A.L.I.WHAT IS A.L.I.

The Automotive Lift Institute, Inc. The Automotive Lift Institute, Inc. ALI’s mission is to promote the safe design, ALI’s mission is to promote the safe design,

construction, installation, service, and use of construction, installation, service, and use of automotive lifts. automotive lifts.

ALI has set the standard for automotive lift ALI has set the standard for automotive lift manufacturersmanufacturers

ALI certifies the construction of liftsALI certifies the construction of lifts The only specialized organization of its kindThe only specialized organization of its kind For more info Visit www.autolift.orgFor more info Visit www.autolift.org

The ALI Gold LabelThe ALI Gold Label

Certified Automotive Certified Automotive LiftLift

ETL ListedETL Listed Conforms to Conforms to

ANSI/UL StandardsANSI/UL Standards 33rdrd Party Tested Party Tested Manufacturer is a ALI Manufacturer is a ALI

MemberMember

ALI LiteratureALI Literature

ANSI/ALI ALOIM ANSI/ALI ALOIM (current) The (current) The standard for standard for Automotive liftsAutomotive lifts

Safety requirements Safety requirements For The Operation, For The Operation, Inspection And Inspection And MaintenanceMaintenance


Vehicle Lifting Points Vehicle Lifting Points (Current)(Current)

Quick Reference Quick Reference GuideGuide

Too be used to look Too be used to look up proper lifting up proper lifting points for frame points for frame engaging liftsengaging lifts


Lifting It RightLifting It Right A Safety manual A Safety manual

from the Automotive from the Automotive Lift InstituteLift Institute

Describes types of Describes types of liftslifts

Properly spotting a Properly spotting a vehiclevehicle

Safety procedures Safety procedures


Automotive Lift Automotive Lift Safety Tips PlacardSafety Tips Placard

To be posted on To be posted on every lift where the every lift where the operator can see operator can see them.them.

Generic list of safety Generic list of safety tips for use with all tips for use with all Automotive liftsAutomotive lifts


Safety DecalSafety Decal Used to illustrate Used to illustrate

hazardshazards To be placed in a To be placed in a

spot where it is spot where it is visible to the visible to the operatoroperator

Description of Safety Description of Safety Features for 2 Post LiftsFeatures for 2 Post LiftsLocking LatchesLocking Latches

A mechanical device that A mechanical device that latches the lifting latches the lifting carriage to the post by carriage to the post by using a spring loaded using a spring loaded locking dog and locking locking dog and locking ladderladder

A Load holding deviceA Load holding device Not a back-up in case of Not a back-up in case of

failurefailure

To be used EVERY time the To be used EVERY time the hoist goes uphoist goes up

Description of Safety Description of Safety Features for 2 Post LiftsFeatures for 2 Post LiftsArm Restraints: (Not A Arm Restraints: (Not A

Arm Lock)Arm Lock)

Designed to hold the arm in Designed to hold the arm in place before it makes place before it makes contact with the vehicle contact with the vehicle (not to hold the arm out (not to hold the arm out when the vehicle’s weight when the vehicle’s weight is on it).is on it).

An Arm Restraints job is An Arm Restraints job is over when the lift makes over when the lift makes contact with the vehiclecontact with the vehicle

Description of Safety Description of Safety Features for 2 Post LiftsFeatures for 2 Post Lifts

Overhead Limit SwitchOverhead Limit Switch

Will shut the hoist off when the roof of the Will shut the hoist off when the roof of the vehicle makes contact with it.vehicle makes contact with it.

Do not rely on it to determine when to Do not rely on it to determine when to stop or use as an automatic stopstop or use as an automatic stop


Emergency Emergency Electrical Shut-off / Electrical Shut-off / Disconnect Disconnect

Should be a twist plug Should be a twist plug

connection or switch / connection or switch / breaker within reach of breaker within reach of the operatorthe operator

Description of Safety Description of Safety Features for 2 Post LiftsFeatures for 2 Post LiftsPressure Relief ValvePressure Relief Valve

Located within the power unitLocated within the power unit Factory set to bypass when you over exceed the lift’s Factory set to bypass when you over exceed the lift’s

weight limitweight limit Not to be relied on as a capacity gageNot to be relied on as a capacity gage

A Power unit is NOT a load holding device. A A Power unit is NOT a load holding device. A power unit it used to raise the lift. The locking power unit it used to raise the lift. The locking latches are used to load hold.latches are used to load hold.


Hydraulic FuseHydraulic Fuse

Normally located at the base of the Normally located at the base of the cylindercylinder

Designed to lock out it’s device Designed to lock out it’s device when there is a sudden spike in when there is a sudden spike in pressurepressure

Lift Descriptions-Lift Descriptions-4 Post:4 Post:

Runways (no arms)Runways (no arms) Can be equipped with Can be equipped with

rolling jacksrolling jacks Used mainly for Used mainly for

Alignments, Undercoating, Alignments, Undercoating, & Oil Changes& Oil Changes

Types of 4 Post LiftsTypes of 4 Post Lifts

Chain LiftChain Lift

Cable LiftCable Lift

Fully HydraulicFully Hydraulic

Safety Features of 4 Safety Features of 4 PostsPosts

Owner’s ManualOwner’s Manual ALI LiteratureALI Literature Primary Locking LatchesPrimary Locking Latches Secondary Locking LatchesSecondary Locking Latches Wheel chocksWheel chocks Emergency Electrical Shut-OffEmergency Electrical Shut-Off Pressure Relief ValvePressure Relief Valve Hydraulic FuseHydraulic Fuse

Description of Safety Description of Safety Features for 4 PostsFeatures for 4 Posts

Primary Locking LatchesPrimary Locking Latches

Usually one on each postUsually one on each post Normally single point release (air Normally single point release (air

activated)activated) Not to be used every time the hoist goes Not to be used every time the hoist goes

upup


Secondary Locking LatchesSecondary Locking Latches Equipped on most 4 postsEquipped on most 4 posts Will engage if chain or cable becomes slackWill engage if chain or cable becomes slack

Wheel chocksWheel chocks to prevent vehicle rolling. To be used in sets of to prevent vehicle rolling. To be used in sets of

two every time a vehicle is placed on a lift using two every time a vehicle is placed on a lift using runwaysrunways


Emergency Electrical Shut-OffEmergency Electrical Shut-Off

Pressure Relief Valve Pressure Relief Valve

&&


Same descriptions as for the 2 PostSame descriptions as for the 2 Post


Emergency Electrical Shut-off / Emergency Electrical Shut-off / Disconnect Disconnect

Should be a twist plug connection or Should be a twist plug connection or

switch / breaker within reach of the switch / breaker within reach of the operatoroperator


Pressure Relief ValvePressure Relief Valve

Located within the power unitLocated within the power unitFactory set to bypass when you over Factory set to bypass when you over

exceed the lift’s weight limitexceed the lift’s weight limitNot to be relied on as a capacity gaugeNot to be relied on as a capacity gauge Is the power unit on your lift its original?Is the power unit on your lift its original?



Normally located at the base of the Normally located at the base of the cylindercylinder

Designed to lock out it’s device Designed to lock out it’s device when there is a sudden spike in when there is a sudden spike in pressurepressure

Lift Descriptions-Lift Descriptions-Scissor Lifts, Parallelogram, Scissor Lifts, Parallelogram,

& Mid-Rise:& Mid-Rise:

Low maintenanceLow maintenanceGood for heavy liftingGood for heavy liftingUsed for alignments, lube rack, Used for alignments, lube rack,

undercoatingundercoatingCan be equipped with rolling jacksCan be equipped with rolling jacksUsually has one cylinder on each sideUsually has one cylinder on each side

Lift Descriptions-Lift Descriptions-Scissor Lifts, Parallelogram, Scissor Lifts, Parallelogram,

& Mid-Rise:& Mid-Rise: Scissor lift lifts straight Scissor lift lifts straight Parallelogram lifts up but also moves Parallelogram lifts up but also moves

back or forward a couple of feetback or forward a couple of feet

Safety Features of Safety Features of Scissor Lifts, Parallelogram, Scissor Lifts, Parallelogram,

& Mid-Rise:& Mid-Rise: Locking Latches located on the floor with a foot pedal Locking Latches located on the floor with a foot pedal

release and / or air/electrical operated lock releaserelease and / or air/electrical operated lock release Hydraulic FusesHydraulic Fuses Equalized hydraulically / electronically or fastened Equalized hydraulically / electronically or fastened

togethertogether

Mobile Column LiftMobile Column Lift

Lift Descriptions-Lift Descriptions-Mobile Column Mobile Column

or Wheel-or Wheel-Engaging:Engaging:

Used for heavy liftingUsed for heavy liftingCan be used in sets of 2,4,6 and onCan be used in sets of 2,4,6 and onMechanical screw typesMechanical screw typesFully hydraulicFully hydraulicUsually equalized (visually) by the Usually equalized (visually) by the

operatoroperator

Lift Descriptions-Lift Descriptions-In-Ground:In-Ground:

Used for heavy liftingUsed for heavy lifting No obstructionsNo obstructions Cleaner shopCleaner shop Low maintenanceLow maintenance

Safety Features of In-Safety Features of In-GroundGround

Newer models have locks and non-Newer models have locks and non-rotatesrotates

Locking Latches, manual pin, air/electric/ Locking Latches, manual pin, air/electric/ manual operated locks, inner safety leg-manual operated locks, inner safety leg-locking doglocking dog

Most swing arm models Most swing arm models do notdo not have arm have arm restraintsrestraints

Properly Lifting Properly Lifting A VehicleA Vehicle

Center of gravityCenter of gravity

Every vehicle has a different centre of gravity Every vehicle has a different centre of gravity Ex.. rear wheel drive vehicles are heavier in Ex.. rear wheel drive vehicles are heavier in

the rear this differs the centre of gravity from a the rear this differs the centre of gravity from a front wheel drive vehiclefront wheel drive vehicle

Rear wheel drive vehicles centre of gravity is Rear wheel drive vehicles centre of gravity is usually spotted under the drivers seat where as usually spotted under the drivers seat where as a front wheel drive vehicles centre of gravity is a front wheel drive vehicles centre of gravity is usually spotted under the steering wheelusually spotted under the steering wheel

The vehicles center of gravity is ALWAYS to be The vehicles center of gravity is ALWAYS to be spotted midway between the front and rear spotted midway between the front and rear arms on a two post lift.arms on a two post lift.

Center Of GravityCenter Of Gravity

The center of gravity The center of gravity of a vehicle with the of a vehicle with the engine in the rear is engine in the rear is totally different from totally different from a vehicle with its a vehicle with its engine in the frontengine in the front

Always check the Always check the trunk of a car or the trunk of a car or the back of a truck or back of a truck or van for a loadvan for a load

This Lotus Elise flipped when the tech This Lotus Elise flipped when the tech removed its front wheel removed its front wheel

2 Post Operation2 Post Operation

Inspect your liftInspect your lift Make sure bay is free of debris, toolsMake sure bay is free of debris, tools Ensure that arms of lift are out of the wayEnsure that arms of lift are out of the way Check vehicle’s weight with hoist Check vehicle’s weight with hoist

capacitycapacity Look-up vehicle’s lifting points Look-up vehicle’s lifting points If all above is good, drive car into bayIf all above is good, drive car into bay

2 Post Operation con’t2 Post Operation con’t

Check lifting points to make sure vehicle is in Check lifting points to make sure vehicle is in good enough condition to be liftedgood enough condition to be lifted

Position all 4 arms on manufacturer’s lifting Position all 4 arms on manufacturer’s lifting points. Use adapters if applicable.points. Use adapters if applicable.

Raise lift until pads are 1-2” from vehicleRaise lift until pads are 1-2” from vehicle Re-check lifting pointsRe-check lifting points Lift vehicle until tires are aprox 1’ off the Lift vehicle until tires are aprox 1’ off the

groundground Re-check lifting pointsRe-check lifting points Go to back of vehicle and shake moderatelyGo to back of vehicle and shake moderately


Re-check lifting pointsRe-check lifting points Raise vehicle to desired working heightRaise vehicle to desired working height Lower to Locking Latches (use stands if Lower to Locking Latches (use stands if

possible)possible) Perform workPerform work

If you need to do any heavy pulling, If you need to do any heavy pulling, hammering, or prying, or if you are removing or hammering, or prying, or if you are removing or

installing a major component of the vehicle, installing a major component of the vehicle, use appropriately rated jack stands.use appropriately rated jack stands.

Jack stands / SupportsJack stands / Supports

To be used in sets of four whenever To be used in sets of four whenever possiblepossible

Make sure stands have a high enough Make sure stands have a high enough capacity ratingcapacity rating

DO NOT LOWER VEHICLE TO STANDSDO NOT LOWER VEHICLE TO STANDS Always heighten the stands to height of Always heighten the stands to height of

vehicle that is currently on the primary vehicle that is currently on the primary safety latches.safety latches.


When job is completed check for tools, When job is completed check for tools, debris, stands, transmission jacks etc.. debris, stands, transmission jacks etc.. left behindleft behind

Raise lift off latches, release latches, and Raise lift off latches, release latches, and lower the liftlower the lift

Re-position arm to “home position”Re-position arm to “home position” Remove or lower adapters if applicableRemove or lower adapters if applicable Drive offDrive off

Maintenance & Maintenance & InspectionInspection

Maintenance & Maintenance & InspectionInspection

Your lift has many components to allow it Your lift has many components to allow it to work safely and properly.to work safely and properly.

Knowing these components, inspecting Knowing these components, inspecting these components, and maintaining these components, and maintaining

these components will reduce your risk of these components will reduce your risk of injury and death.injury and death.

Maintenance & Inspection- Maintenance & Inspection- Components to Check:Components to Check:

Cables and Chains:Cables and Chains: Check cables for frays, kinks, crushing, bird caging, heat damage Check cables for frays, kinks, crushing, bird caging, heat damage

or rustor rust While wearing a leather glove, run a rag down the cable, the rag While wearing a leather glove, run a rag down the cable, the rag

will grab frays that may not be visible to the eye will grab frays that may not be visible to the eye Check end attachments for wear, damage, cracks and Check end attachments for wear, damage, cracks and

deformationsdeformations Equalizing cables have to be adjusted properly. With the lift on the Equalizing cables have to be adjusted properly. With the lift on the

locks adjust the cables so they are taught and have equal tension locks adjust the cables so they are taught and have equal tension on each side (locking latches should engage at the same time on each side (locking latches should engage at the same time when cables are adjusted properly.when cables are adjusted properly.

Any question consult your lift repair specialistAny question consult your lift repair specialist

Common Cable FailureCommon Cable Failure

Chain Chain (only as strong as the (only as strong as the weakest link)weakest link)

Check chains for rust, glazing, Check chains for rust, glazing, cracks, twist, elongation & separationcracks, twist, elongation & separation

Chain wear should be checked where chain runs on Chain wear should be checked where chain runs on load sprocket or rollerload sprocket or roller

Check the fittings or master links make sure fasteners Check the fittings or master links make sure fasteners are in place.are in place.

If you see any wear or have any question Consult your lift If you see any wear or have any question Consult your lift repair specialistrepair specialist


Hydraulics:Hydraulics: Check hoses, fittings & cylinders for leaks, Check hoses, fittings & cylinders for leaks,

wear and cracks wear and cracks Locking Latches:Locking Latches: Check that they fully engage & fully Check that they fully engage & fully

disengagedisengage Check for wear and cracksCheck for wear and cracks Check their fastenersCheck their fasteners


Arms and Pads:Arms and Pads: All 4 arms are within ½” of being levelAll 4 arms are within ½” of being level Check operation of the arm restraints, check Check operation of the arm restraints, check

for wear on gear and teethfor wear on gear and teeth Check that the arm limit stops are working Check that the arm limit stops are working (i.e. (i.e.

see if they can be pulled out- they shouldn’t)see if they can be pulled out- they shouldn’t)

Check arm pins for playCheck arm pins for play If equipped with rubber pads check for cuts If equipped with rubber pads check for cuts

and tearsand tears


Electrical System:Electrical System: Visually checkVisually check Test that safety shut-off is workingTest that safety shut-off is working Test to ensure overhead limit switch workingTest to ensure overhead limit switch working

Anchor:Anchor: Check concrete around bases for cracksCheck concrete around bases for cracks Torque anchor bolts to manufactures specs, Torque anchor bolts to manufactures specs,

(usually 90-150 ft/lbs)(usually 90-150 ft/lbs)


Flashing:Flashing: Check posts for rust or damage (especially at Check posts for rust or damage (especially at

bottom of post where water lays)bottom of post where water lays) Inspect carriage inside post- slider blocks or Inspect carriage inside post- slider blocks or

carriage rollerscarriage rollers Check chains, cables, fasteners on each endCheck chains, cables, fasteners on each end

Hardware:Hardware: Check bolts and fasteners for tightnessCheck bolts and fasteners for tightness


Power Unit:Power Unit: Max out power unit by putting hoist up all the Max out power unit by putting hoist up all the

way to show oil leaks. (maxing out hydraulic way to show oil leaks. (maxing out hydraulic system simulates maximum capacity)system simulates maximum capacity)

Make sure you have all literature ex ALI Lifting Make sure you have all literature ex ALI Lifting it Right, Lifting points guide, ANSI/ALI ALOIM it Right, Lifting points guide, ANSI/ALI ALOIM National Standard, ALI Safety Tips placard.National Standard, ALI Safety Tips placard.

Look for capacity rating, safety decals owner’s Look for capacity rating, safety decals owner’s manual and operator instructionmanual and operator instruction

Make sure your lift has been inspected by a lift Make sure your lift has been inspected by a lift service specialist within the year (minimum)service specialist within the year (minimum)

Lowering SpeedLowering Speed

Restrictions in the lowering valve control the lowering Restrictions in the lowering valve control the lowering speedspeed

After you have inspected your lift you can position a After you have inspected your lift you can position a vehicle on the lift of a appropriate weight.vehicle on the lift of a appropriate weight.

To check the lowering speed of your lift raise a vehicle To check the lowering speed of your lift raise a vehicle to the top of your lifts rise (commonly 68” or 5’ 6”)to the top of your lifts rise (commonly 68” or 5’ 6”)

It should take 15-20 seconds to lower a vehicle from 6’It should take 15-20 seconds to lower a vehicle from 6’ The standard lowering speed is 20 feet per The standard lowering speed is 20 feet per

secondsecond

When Should When Should You Inspect You Inspect Your Lift?Your Lift?

When should you inspect When should you inspect your lift?your lift?

The operator should visually inspect their lift The operator should visually inspect their lift every day before lifting a vehicle. Who knows every day before lifting a vehicle. Who knows what the last mechanic over ridded or jury what the last mechanic over ridded or jury rigged.rigged.

The operator should document a physical The operator should document a physical inspection weeklyinspection weekly

The operator will perform monthly maintenance The operator will perform monthly maintenance and inspection monthlyand inspection monthly

Continued…….Continued…….

When should you inspect When should you inspect your lift?your lift?

Your lift has to be inspected by a qualified lift repair specialist Your lift has to be inspected by a qualified lift repair specialist yearly in most States and Provinces. This is the minimum, semi yearly in most States and Provinces. This is the minimum, semi yearly or quarterly is a better practice and becoming more and yearly or quarterly is a better practice and becoming more and more popular.more popular.

Make sure your lift service specialist is:Make sure your lift service specialist is: Factory trained by a major manufacturer: make them supply Factory trained by a major manufacturer: make them supply

certificatescertificates Insured : usually 2 million liability minimum on company and all Insured : usually 2 million liability minimum on company and all

vehiclesvehicles In good standing with Workers Compensation Board (Canada)In good standing with Workers Compensation Board (Canada) Competent and knowledgeable. Your lift repair specialist should Competent and knowledgeable. Your lift repair specialist should

have all your answers to any lift related questions you have.have all your answers to any lift related questions you have.

OverviewOverview

Primary locking latches are to be used every Primary locking latches are to be used every time the lift goes up.time the lift goes up.

Vehicle manufacturer recommend lifting points Vehicle manufacturer recommend lifting points are the ONLY lifting points to be usedare the ONLY lifting points to be used

Never over load your lift Never over load your lift Never use a damaged liftNever use a damaged lift Never lift a vehicle with someone inside the Never lift a vehicle with someone inside the

vehicle or someone underneathvehicle or someone underneath

OverviewOverview

Never override or jury rig self closing controlsNever override or jury rig self closing controls Always position vehicles centre of gravity in the Always position vehicles centre of gravity in the

mid point between two armsmid point between two arms Use appropriate rated stands whenever Use appropriate rated stands whenever

possible and ALWAYS when removing / possible and ALWAYS when removing / installing major vehicle componentsinstalling major vehicle components

Proper positioning of pads and adapters is key Proper positioning of pads and adapters is key in lifting a vehicle safely and surelyin lifting a vehicle safely and surely

GET OUT OF THE WAY if a vehicle is in GET OUT OF THE WAY if a vehicle is in danger of fallingdanger of falling

OverviewOverview

Lifts are dangerous pieces of equipment Lifts are dangerous pieces of equipment respect the maintenance, inspection and respect the maintenance, inspection and operation procedures associated with the operation procedures associated with the Manufacturers supplied operators Manufacturers supplied operators manual.manual.

Only trained operators are authorized to Only trained operators are authorized to use automotive lifts.use automotive lifts.

OverviewOverview

If you have paid attention to the course thus far If you have paid attention to the course thus far you are now knowledgeable about the safety you are now knowledgeable about the safety devices and maintenance of the most common devices and maintenance of the most common automotive lifts. This is a generic course and automotive lifts. This is a generic course and cannot cover all types and all devices however cannot cover all types and all devices however if you have any questions regarding the safety if you have any questions regarding the safety and or maintenance of a specific automotive lift and or maintenance of a specific automotive lift please contact us from the homepage and we please contact us from the homepage and we will get you the answer you need. will get you the answer you need.

ExamExam

You are now ready to write your exam and You are now ready to write your exam and become a trained operator of a automotive liftbecome a trained operator of a automotive lift

There will be 25 multiple choice questions There will be 25 multiple choice questions followed by a short surveyfollowed by a short survey

You will need a mark of 85% or better to pass the You will need a mark of 85% or better to pass the exam. If you feel you need to go over the exam. If you feel you need to go over the course again before you write the test please course again before you write the test please do so. Your confidence in operating and do so. Your confidence in operating and maintaining your lift safely is our main concern maintaining your lift safely is our main concern at Autoliftsafety.comat Autoliftsafety.com

GOOD LUCK AND LIFT SAFE!GOOD LUCK AND LIFT SAFE!

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