The owner / employer, Lift lockout/tagout procedure – Direct Lift Pro9F User Manual

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Pro9F 9000 lbs. Floor Plate Lift

IN50019 Rev. C 03/30/2009

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

Responsibility

The responsibility for assuring that this procedure is followed is binding upon all employees and service
personnel from outside service companies (i.e., Authorized Installers, contractors, etc.). All employees
shall be instructed in the safety significance of the lockout procedure by the facility owner/manager. Each
new or transferred employee along with visiting outside service personnel, shall be instructed by the
owner/manager (or assigned designee) in the purpose and use of the lockout procedure.

Preparation

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