Vehicle Column Lift

Vehicle Column Lift

Acronyms

• LOTO - Lockout/Tagout.

• PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.

• SOP - Safe Operating Procedure.

• WLL – Workload Limit.

• RFID – Radio Frequency Identification Device.

Hazards

What can cause harm?

• Lift failure

• Uncontrolled vehicle movement

• Manual Handling

• Poor housekeeping

Personal protective equipment

Precautions

All operators are to be trained and competent to safely operate vehicle column lift. Operator training includes:

• Workplace induction

• Safe operating procedures

• Manufacturer’s instructions

• Nature of hazards

• Fitting of PPE

• Manual handling

• Housekeeping

• First Aid

Pre-operational inspection

Follow the pre-operational checklist in the manufacturer’s operational manual, ensure:

• Pre-operation inspection lift before each use

• Operational and maintenance instructions to be displayed on the lift