Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LIFTING

Nevada Revised Statute 618.375(1): Duties of employers. Every employer shall furnish employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his or her employees. At the Budget Rent A Car & Sales vehicle maintenance area, an automotive lift was not being operated in a safe manner as follows: During an inspection of a Bend-Pak Pro Lift, (unknown serial number, or lifting capacity), record(s) of the periodic inspections and maintenance, established inspection procedures, and safety tips and warning labels, were not maintained as required by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/ ALI ALOIM - 2008: Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance. The following are instances in which the employer did not meet the requirements: -Paragraph 4.2.2. ANSI/ALI ALCTV requires the lift manufacturer to supply operating instructions, general safety information, safety tips and warning labels with each lift manufactured. The owner or employer shall display these materials in a conspicuous location in the lift area. -Paragraph 5.1. The owner or employer shall establish a periodic inspection procedure in accordance with the recommendations of the lift manufacturer in order to ensure reliability and allow the continued safe operation of the lift. -Paragraph 5.4. A record of each periodic inspection shall be prepared and maintained noting the observations and findings of all points of inspection recommended by the manufacturer as well as subsequent repairs or replacements accomplished. -Paragraph 5.5. Inspections by the owner or employer shall follow the recommendations of the lift manufacturer as to frequency. Without regard to the frequency of inspection specified by the lift manufacturer, whether it be weekly, monthly, semi-annually, annually or on some other basis, the owner or employer shall ensure that the points presented in 5.6 are inspected by a qualified lift inspector as a minimum annual requirement. -Paragraph 6.2.1. The owner or employer shall perform repair maintenance procedures whenever they are called for by the lift operator, qualified lift inspector or preventive maintenance technician. Repair maintenance shall be performed in accordance with the recommendations of the lift manufacturer in order to ensure reliability and allow the continued safe operation of the lift. One feasible and acceptable means of abatement is to follow the requirements of ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008, and ensure that the lift is labeled, inspected and certified, and maintained by a qualified person.ed