Following vehicle hoist safety regulations is essential. Ensuring your equipment is up to standard not only helps you avoid compliance issues but also promotes a safe working environment for your team.
Key requirements for maintaining vehicle hoist safety include:
- Daily Inspections: Operators should record daily inspections of the hoist to ensure ongoing safety and functionality.
- Annual Inspections: These inspections should consist of:
- Detailed inspection of all structural and wear components
- Checking of tolerance for wear limits
- Checks for corrosion
- Non-destructive inspection of critical areas for evidence of cracking
Annual inspections must be carried out by a competent person, defined as someone with the necessary training, education, or qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline. It is recommended to use a third-party provider meeting these competency requirements and independent of the business for these inspections.
Members are able to purchase daily hoist logbooks and holders from our Business Partner, Lane Communications. They can be contacted at orders.mta@laneprint.com.au or 8179 9907. Members receive a substantial discount and will be invoiced directly for these products. Here is the catalogue that contains these items: MTA-Lane Product Catalogue 2023.
In addition, it is important to ensure that:
- Evidence of design registration is located on the hoist itself
- Safe working load limits are displayed
- Safety locks on vehicle hoist arms are in place
We advise members to complete an internal inspection using the above guidelines to ensure their equipment and procedures are up to standard. The MTA’s Workplace Relations Department is also able to complete full WHS site audits, including vehicle hoists, starting at the price of $890. If you would like the MTA to conduct a Workplace Health and Safety Audit, the MTA Workplace Relations Team is available to assist you. You can contact the specialist team at wr@mtasant.com.au or on 8291 2000.
Keeping your vehicle hoists in top condition and adhering to safety regulations is not just about compliance—it’s about creating a safer work environment and protecting your business.
