20/06/2022
Car Lifts are a common form of equipment used by garages . It is important to use lifts correctly and safely. Here we cover some of the basics to operate lifts safely and effectively.
1. Be sure that you know the load limits of your lift and don’t overload.
2. Position the vehicle on the lift so that the centre of gravity is balanced.
3. Before lifting, check overhead clearances. Watch out for any truss, antennas and vehicle racks/luggage.
4. Close the vehicle doors, bonnet and boot. Ensure that no one is inside the vehicle before raising it.
5. Make sure there are no people within 2 metres of the vehicle before lifting.
6. Check all components of the lift each day before using.
7. When working under raised vehicles, wear personal protective equipment . This includes face protection or goggles to protect from dust, rust and leaking fluids and a helmet to protect from falling objects.
We hope this was useful . We will be back with more tips soon.