Owner / employer responsibilities – Direct Lift PP8S User Manual

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CAUTION NOTE !!

LUBRICATE ALL CABLE SHEAVES, BEARINGS, AND SHAFTS WITH GREASE PRIOR TO OPERATING THE LIFT. LUBRICATE

ALL ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.

Motors and all electrical components are not sealed against the weather and moisture. Install this lift in a

protected indoor location. Failure by the owner to provide the recommended shelter could result in
unsatisfactory lift performance, property damage, or personal injury.

OWNER / EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES

The Owner / Employer:

• Shall ensure that lift operators are qualified 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-2008, 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-2008, American National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation,

Inspection and Maintenance; and The Employer Shall ensure that lift inspectors are qualified 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-2008, American National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation,

Inspection and Maintenance; and The Employer Shall ensure that lift maintenance personnel are qualified 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-2008, 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-2008, 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 not modify the lift in any manner without the prior written consent of the manufacturer.

• 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.

Lift Lockout/Tagout Procedure

Purpose

This procedure establishes the minimum requirements for the lockout of energy that could cause injury to per-

sonnel by the operation of lifts in need of repair or being serviced. All employees shall comply with this

procedure.

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