Automotive Lift Safety Awareness
Summary
TLDRThis video emphasizes the critical nature of safely operating an automotive lift, highlighting the importance of proper training, adherence to manufacturer guidelines, and regular inspections. It outlines the correct procedures for lifting a vehicle, including checking the lift's capacity, ensuring the bay is clean, and using the correct lifting points. The script also stresses the need for caution during the lift process, the use of safety equipment, and the avoidance of common hazards. The message is clear: only trained technicians should perform vehicle lifts, following strict safety protocols to prevent damage and ensure the well-being of all involved.
Takeaways
- 🔧 Always ensure you are properly trained before operating an automotive lift.
- 📖 Read and understand the operator's manual provided by the lift manufacturer.
- 🔍 Regularly inspect your lift for safety features, maintenance, and operation as recommended by the manufacturer.
- 🛠️ Perform periodic inspections and maintenance, including daily checks of cables, chains, and safety latches.
- ⚙️ Check the hydraulic fluid and torque of all fasteners, and ensure the lift is equalized properly.
- 🚫 Never lift a vehicle that exceeds the maximum capacity of the lift or has a heavy load inside.
- 🚗 When using a twin post lift, identify the vehicle's recommended lifting points and ensure they are correctly aligned.
- 🔄 Be aware of the vehicle's center of gravity and adjust lifting points accordingly for different vehicle types.
- 🚧 Use appropriately rated jack stands for heavy lifting or when removing large components, and always raise them to vehicle height.
- 📢 Communicate with colleagues when lowering the lift and ensure the area is clear before proceeding.
- ⛔ Follow safety guidelines strictly: never lift with passengers inside, never use a damaged lift, and always tag out a lift with suspected issues.
Q & A
What are the risks associated with using an automotive lift?
-The risks include potential damage to customer vehicles, injury, or even death to technicians if proper procedures are not followed.
Why is it important to read the operator's manual provided by the lift manufacturer?
-The operator's manual contains crucial information on safety features, maintenance, inspection, and operation of the lift, which is essential for safe usage.
How often should an automotive lift be inspected by a qualified lift serviceman?
-An automotive lift should be inspected by a qualified lift serviceman at least once a year, as indicated by the inspection decal on the lift.
What are some daily maintenance checks that should be performed on an automotive lift?
-Daily checks should include examining cables and chains for wear, ensuring safety latches engage and disengage fully, and checking the operation of arm restraints on twin post lifts.
Why is it crucial to check the vehicle's center of gravity before lifting it?
-The vehicle's center of gravity affects its balance on the lift. Incorrect positioning can lead to instability, increasing the risk of the vehicle falling off the lift.
What should be done if a vehicle on a twin post lift does not align properly during lifting?
-If the lifting points do not remain aligned, the lift should be stopped, and the vehicle should be checked and repositioned before continuing to lift.
What steps should be taken before lowering a lift after work is completed?
-Before lowering, remove jack stands, tools, transmission jacks, and oil caddies. Clean up any oil spills, and ensure the area around the lift is clear.
Why should the lift be slightly raised before disengaging the locks during the lowering process?
-Raising the lift slightly ensures that the locks are disengaged safely without risking the vehicle’s stability, allowing for a smooth lowering process.
What should you do if a lift is suspected to have a problem?
-The lift should be tagged out and not used until it has been inspected and cleared by a qualified factory-trained lift specialist.
What are some safety precautions to never violate when using a twin post lift?
-Never lift a vehicle with a passenger inside, never allow customers in the Bay Area, never use less than four arms on the lift, and never use homemade adapters like blocks of wood or bricks.
Outlines
🛠️ Importance of Safe Automotive Lift Operation
This paragraph emphasizes the critical importance of operating automotive lifts safely. It highlights that trained technicians frequently use lifts but must always follow safety procedures to avoid hazards such as vehicle damage and technician injuries. Proper training and familiarity with the lift's operator manual are essential. The paragraph also stresses the need for regular inspections by qualified service personnel and daily maintenance checks by the operator.
🔧 Regular Maintenance and Pre-Lifting Checks
This section provides guidelines for inspecting the lift before use. Operators are advised to ensure their lift has passed an annual safety inspection and perform routine maintenance such as checking hydraulic fluid, torqueing fasteners, and inspecting cables and safety latches. Special attention is given to twin post lifts, including ensuring arm restraints are fully functional and checking for proper lift equalization.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Automotive lift
💡Safety procedures
💡Operator's manual
💡Inspection
💡Twin post lift
💡Lifting points
💡Center of gravity
💡Locking latches
💡Maintenance
💡Work height
💡Jack stands
Highlights
Using an automotive lift is a critical task that must be performed safely by trained technicians.
Always read the operator's manual provided by the lift manufacturer before use to ensure safety and proper procedures.
Ensure the lift has been inspected by a qualified serviceman within the past year and perform periodic self-inspections as recommended.
Daily inspections of cables, chains, and safety latches are essential to avoid accidents during operation.
Check that the vehicle does not exceed the lift's maximum capacity and ensure there are no unexpected loads inside the vehicle before lifting.
Keep the workspace clean and clear of oil spills, tools, and debris to prevent accidents.
Position the lift arms properly and follow the vehicle manufacturer's recommended lifting points to ensure safe lifting.
Always check the vehicle's center of gravity and its position on the lift, as it differs between front-wheel, rear-wheel, and rear-engine vehicles.
When using a twin post lift, ensure the lift's locks click simultaneously and that the vehicle is properly balanced.
Raise the vehicle slightly and recheck the lifting points before lifting it to the desired height.
Lower the lift onto the safety latches before working under the vehicle to prevent accidental drops.
Always use appropriately rated jack stands when performing heavy lifting, prying, or removing large components.
Remove all tools and jack stands before lowering the lift and walk the perimeter of the vehicle to ensure safety.
Never attempt to repair or use a damaged lift; tag it out and call a qualified specialist for repair.
Always prioritize safety by following proper procedures, never using makeshift tools, and staying cautious during vehicle lifting operations.
Transcripts
using an automotive lift is a common
task that trained Automotive lift
technicians perform numerous times every
day however it's a critical task and
should be done in a safe manner
employing the proper procedures there
are many hazards to be avoided to reduce
the risk of damage to customer vehicles
and injury or death to
technicians this video is an aid to
point out some of the dangers involved
and the proper procedures required to
operate an automotive lift
safely there are right ways to lift a
vehicle and wrong ways before you lift
any vehicle make sure that you are
properly trained in the operation of
Automotive
lifts it has the potential to be
dangerous work and training is a must
always read the operator's manual
provided by the manufacturer of the lift
it's important that the operator be
familiar with the safety features
maintenance inspection and operation of
each lift before
use check that your lift has been safely
inspected by a qualified lift serviceman
within the past year most Automotive
lift service companies affix a decal to
the lift that states when the next
inspection is due besides the all
important annual inspection perform the
periodic inspection and maintenance as
stated by the manufacturer yourself put
your safety in your
hands for example make a daily
examination of the cables and chains for
wear and ensure the safety latches are
engaging and disengaging
fully if you're using a twin post lift
check the operation of the arm
restraints and make sure they disengage
and engage
fully once a month torque anchors to
manufacturer specs check the hydraulic
fluid check the torque of all Fasteners
check that the lift is equalized
properly on a twin post lift the locks
should click
simultaneously check hoses for cracks or
chafing and check the condition of the
superstructure only a trained operator
who has performed the manufacturer
recommended maintenance and inspection
on a lift that has been inspected by a
lift service specialist is ready to lift
a
vehicle first check that the vehicle you
are about to lift does not exceed the
maximum capacity of the lift look inside
the vehicle check for unexpected loads
never lift a vehicle that has a heavy
load
inside then check that the bay is clean
and tidy clean up any oil spills tools
and
debris if you're using a twin post lift
make sure that the lift's arms are
located in the home
position have your spotter stand at the
front but to the side of the vehicle to
avoid being hit in the event of an
accident Drive the vehicle into the
lifting
area if you're working on a twin post
lift it's very important to know the
vehicle manufacturer's recommended
lifting
points they can be found in the shop
manual for the vehicle or can be
obtained by the automotive lift
Institute when using a twin post lift
the vehicle's center of gravity or its
balancing point is a great consideration
typically the center of gravity on a
front-wheel drive car is located under
the steering wheel yet on a rear wheeel
drive vehicle its center of gravity is
located under the front
seat however this is not the rule for
vehicles with engines in the rear the
center of gravity is a great cause for
concern in using a twin post lift and
has to be spotted midway between the
front and rear
arms on a four poost hoist it's
important to chalk the front and back of
at least one
wheel with the vehicle in position you
are now ready to lift activate the
lift's Ascend
controls the lifts controls are hold to
run style or momentary which means the
action should stop when you let go of
the button or valve on a twin post hoist
raise the lift so that the pads are 1 in
from the vehicle's lifting points check
the lifting points if they're aligned
raise the lift until the vehicle is one
foot from the ground recheck the lifting
points if they remain aligned go to the
rear of the vehicle and Shake It
moderately recheck the lifting
points if all is good raise the lift to
the desired work
height never look away from a vehicle in
motion always be aware and constantly
survey the lifting vehicle listen for
the Locking
latches when you achieve your correct
lift height you must now lower the lift
onto the safety
latches then and only then can you
proceed to work under a
vehicle if your work includes any heavy
lifting prying pulling or you're going
to remove a large component you must use
four appropriately rated jack
stands always raise the height of the
stands to the vehicle and never lower
the vehicle to the
stands whether your job is finished or
you need to do a job at a lower height
when lowering the lift be sure to remove
your stands tools transmission jacks oil
caddies and clean up any oil
spills it's good practice to announce to
your colleagues in the next Bays that
your lift is descending raise the lift
slightly and disengage the lift's
locks it's important to walk the
perimeter of the vehicle if your lift
has a dual point lock
release remember don't walk under the
vehicle with the safety latches
disengaged lower the vehicle
return arms to the home position and
drive out of the bay knowing the job was
safely
done never lift a vehicle with a
passenger
inside never allow customers into your
Bay Area never try to support a fallen
vehicle clear the area and announce the
danger danger to others never use a
damaged
lift never use less than four arms on a
twin post lift to lift a
vehicle never jury rig the momentary
controls or locking
latches never use homemade adapters
blocks of wood or bricks are not lift
accessories never repair a lift yourself
in fact tag out a lift that you suspect
has a problem
and do not use it until it has been
looked at by a qualified Factory trained
lift
specialist remember lifting a vehicle is
a critical task and has the potential of
danger it should only be performed by a
trained operator who uses care
consideration and proper procedures
associated with Automotive lift safety
be cautious and lift safe
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