Safety Alert
Unsafe bolts on BendPak XPR series two-post vehicle lift
Unsafe bolts on BendPak XPR series two-post vehicle lift
- HSE
- Safety Alert
- FOD02-2023
- Inspection and MaintenanceMachinery and Equipment
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Preventive maintenanceStop-work authority
Summary
HSE warns that some BendPak XPR two-post vehicle lifts have understrength arm-restraint bolts, creating a risk of collapse or a vehicle falling. Users should check bolt markings, torque and redesigned gear fitment, replace unsuitable components before further use, and arrange competent thorough examination and maintenance.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Summary
This alert warns about unsafe bolts fitted to a two-post vehicle lift.
FOD02-2023. Themes: inspection and maintenance, machinery and equipment.