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OWNER / EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS
1. 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/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
; 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
.
2. The Owner/Employer 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 the lift inspectors are qualified and that they are adequately trained in
the inspection of the lift.
3. The Owner/Employer 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 the lift maintenance personnel are qualified and that they are
adequately trained in the maintenance of the lift.
4. The Owner/Employer shall maintain the periodic inspection and maintenance records
recommended by the lift manufacturer’s instructions or ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008,
American
National Standard for Automotive Lifts - Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and
Maintenance.
5. The Owner/Employer 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
; 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
in a conspicuous location in the lift area convenient to the
operator.
6. The Owner/Operator 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 and maintenance.
7. The Owner/Employer shall not modify the lift in any manner without the prior written consent of the
manufacturer.
