Yes, an automotive lift should be inspected at least annually, more frequently when required by the manufacturer or the authority having jurisdiction (ie: corporate health and safety, regional auto dealer associations, insurance providers, or workers’ compensation trusts).

The national standard addressing automotive lift inspection is ANSI/ALI ALOIM (current edition) “Safety Requirements for the Operation, Inspection, and Maintenance of Automotive Lifts”. This national consensus standard provides guidance to the owner, employer, and lift service and inspection provider(s) about the required qualifications, training, reporting, and documentation for lift operators, inspectors, and maintenance personnel.

The ALI Lift Inspector Certification Program was created to provide third-party qualification of vehicle lift inspectors and to certify those who demonstrate that they are capable of properly inspecting any type of lift from any manufacturer in accordance with the ANSI standard governing vehicle lift inspection and in support of OSHA’s General Duty Clause, as well as provincial requirements in Canada.

Visit the Directory of Certified Lift Inspectors for the most up-to-date interactive industry database of ALI Certified Lift Inspectors. Find local lift inspection service providers using your zip/postal code. Contact them to schedule an annual lift inspection that meets the requirements of the ANSI/ALI ALOIM standard and ALI’s Lift Inspector Certification Program. Demand ALI’s lift inspection label as a sign of continued safety and compliance.

 

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