MADISON, Ind., Oct. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Since no piece
of vehicle service equipment is used on a daily basis more
frequently than a vehicle lift, proper lift safety practices are
crucial. That's why Rotary Lift, North
America's largest lift manufacturer, has put together a list
of essential safety tips for lift buyers and operators.
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"Rotary Lift was established in 1925 after our founder,
Peter Lunati, invented the modern
hydraulic vehicle lift," says David
Fischmer, marketing director for Rotary Lift parent company
Vehicle Service Group (VSG). "With 90 years of experience under our
collective belt, we know a lot about lift safety. So to help our
customers maximize their lift performance while staying safe, we've
put together these top 10 lift safety tips."
- Take ALI's online Lifting It Right course. Once
purchased at www.autolift.org/ali-store/, technicians can complete
this valuable lift safety training class online at any time within
90 days.
- Train every technician on the proper operation of all the lifts
in your facility.
- Perform daily safety inspections before using any lift.
- Have your lifts inspected annually by an ALI Certified Lift
Inspector. Find a local inspector:
www.autolift.org/find-a-certified-auto-lift-inspector.
- When buying a new lift, always look for the gold ALI lift
certification label. It's proof that the lift has been
independently tested and ALI certified to meet industry safety and
performance standards.
- Make sure the lift's locks are engaged before starting vehicle
service.
- Always match the vehicle and job to be performed with the
appropriate lift.
- Use jack stands when removing heavy components. Removing heavy
parts can cause the vehicle's center of gravity to shift and may
make it unstable.
- Use a wheel lift to prevent back strain when removing and
installing heavy wheels.
- Insist on OEM replacement parts when maintaining your
lift.
To learn more about Rotary Lift heavy-duty lifts, visit
www.rotarylift.com/original. To explore the full line of Rotary
Lift parts and accessories for any vehicle service need, visit
www.rotarylift.com or contact your local Rotary Lift distributor.
Rotary Lift is also active on Facebook www.facebook.com/RotaryLift
and Twitter twitter.com/RotaryLift.
About Rotary Lift
Rotary Lift is the leading brand of vehicle lifts designed to
increase technician productivity. Celebrating 90 years in 2015,
Rotary Lift was founded in 1925 by the inventor of the first
automotive hydraulic lift and now offers the broadest line of lifts
for use in professional automotive service, commercial truck and
transit applications. There are more Rotary Lift products used in
vehicle repair facilities around the world than any other
brand.
Rotary Lift is a Vehicle Service Group (VSG) brand. VSG
comprises nine global vehicle lifting and collision repair brands:
Rotary Lift, Chief®, Forward® Lift,
Direct-Lift®, Hanmecson®,
Revolution® Lift, Elektron, Blitz® and
nogra®. With its American headquarters in Madison, Indiana, VSG has operations
worldwide, including ISO 9001-certified manufacturing centers in
the U.S., Europe and Asia.
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SOURCE Rotary Lift