Automotive Lift Inspections
Equipment Distributors Inc. located in Shelby Township Michigan inspects hundreds of lifts every year. By having our ALI certified technicians inspect your vehicle lifts, you’ll meet the State of Michigan’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) requirement for annual lift inspections.
See State of Mi. website for MIOSHA Automotive Service Operations Standards and refer to standard R408.17252 for Automotive Lift Inspections as shown below.
R 408.17251 Automotive lift; adoption by reference; aux-iliary support device; permanent tag; lifting more than rated capacity prohibited.
Rule 7251.
(1) An automotive lift installed, or the modification made, after the effective date in this subrule, shall be as prescribed in sections 2, 3, and 5, except paragraph 5.7, of the ANSI Standard, B153.1-1974, Safety Requirements for the Construction, Care and Use of Automotive Lifts, which is incorporated herein by reference and may be inspected at the Lansing office of the department of consumer and industry services. This standard may be purchased at a cost of $3.50 from the American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, New York, New York 10036, or from the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services, 7150 Harris Drive, Box 30643, Lansing, Michigan 48909.
(2) When an employee is required to work underneath a vehicle supported by a hydraulic lift, installed before the effective date of this part, the lift shall be used only when an auxiliary support device is engaged and capable of supporting the rated capacity of the lift.
(3) An automotive lift purchased after December 28, 1974, shall have affixed to it a permanent tag showing the name of the manufacturer, model number, serial number, and rated capacity.
(4) An automotive lift purchased before December 28, 1974, shall be equipped with a permanent tag showing the name of the manufacturer and its rated capacity. Where this information is not available, an outside source knowledgeable in automotive lifts shall be used to determine the rated capacity. The capacity shall be permanently labeled on the left.
(5) An automotive lift shall not be used to lift more than its rated capacity.
R 408.17252. Automotive lift; inspections.
Rule 7252.
(1) Wire rope used on a mechanical-type lift shall be inspected as prescribed in rule 7232(3).
(2) Effective December 31, 1976, the following items shall be inspected and the inspections shall be repeated not less than annually thereafter. The bolster, bolster connections, lifting arms and pads, lift control devices, oil reservoir level, cylinder packing, and all other critical components. Defects shall be repaired before the hoist is returned to service.
R 408.17253. Automotive lift; color coding obstructions or hazards in work area; vehicle positioning means; corrosive protective methods.
Rule 7253.
(1) Fixed obstructions, protrusions, and other tripping or stumbling-type hazards located in the work area of a lift shall be color coded as prescribed in rule 18 of general industry safety standard, Part 1. General Rules, being R 408.10018 of the Michigan Administrative Code.
(2) Vehicle positioning means, such as locating ribs, positioning devices or floor markings, shall be used with frame axle engaging lifts.
(3) A hydraulic automotive lift cylinder installed underground in a fixed position after the effective date of this amendment shall be protected from possible catastrophic failure by electrolytic corrosion at the bottom of the cylinder. At least 1 effective means, such as 1 of the following corrosive protective methods, shall be used to protect the cylinder:
(a) The cylinder bottom shall be imbedded in concrete to the depth of not less than 3 inches and with not less than a 1-inch wall thickness.
(b) A square plate which is not less than 1/ 2 inch greater in diameter than the cylinder bottom and which is thicker than the cylinder wall shall be continuously welded to the cylinder bottom.
(c) The cylinder shall be encased in a watertight electrical insulating housing, wrap, or coating.
(d) The cylinder shall be equipped with a sacrificial anode system sufficient to protect the cylinder.
(4) An electromechanical power lift shall have all of the following devices:
(a) A separate deadman-type raise-lower switch mounted on the power column.
(b) A separate power disconnect switch that is readily accessible to the operator in the lift area.
(c) A device to automatically de-energize the lift when it has reached the limits of its travel.
(5) A screw-driven lift shall be provided with a safety nut to follow the main drive nut, which shall be capable of sustaining the imposed load in case of failure of the main drive nut.
(6) The lift control mechanism shall automatically return to neutral or "off" position when released by the operator.
In addition to meeting MIOSHA and ALI requirements having Equipment Distributors inspect your vehicle lifts means you’ve committed yourself to maintaining the safety and security of your lift’s operation. When we inspect your lift, we assess each lift against our multi-point inspection, which includes:
- Visual and Physical Safety Check
- Quality Check List
- Digital Floor Plan
- Digital Inspection Report in your e-mail same day.
- Attached Digital Photos of Safety issues and Suggested Repairs
- Written Quote of Suggested Repairs before work is Performed
When we inspect each vehicle lift at your facility, we will complete a digital record of that inspection that we maintain in our files, and consult with you about the results. We’ll discuss with you our conclusions about how your lift performed and our recommendations for any adjustments or service that will help correct problems, make your lift operate more safely, and extend the life of your equipment.
If repairs are needed we will have it estimated to include repair parts and service labor. A member of our sales staff will discuss the repair with you for authorization. Usually we can have all lift repairs done in a week or 2 depending on parts availability but we will work around your schedule the best we can to keep your auto lift producing with minimal down time.
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Oakland County ▪ Macomb County ▪ Wayne County ▪ Livingston County
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When Equipment Distributors is inspecting your vehicle lifts, we want you to feel comfortable that you have a safe and properly operating lift.
