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LOCATION(S) / PREPARED BY / APPROVED BY / DOCUMENT CONTROL
All divisional worksites where automotive hydraulic floor service jack are present and in use. / Kildonan East Vocational Educational Staff (Automotive)
Safety and Health Officer / Site safety team or safety committee
Applicable supervisors and instructors
Safety and health office / Origin: September 14, 2006
Last Revised: September 25, 2015
Last Reviewed: September 25, 2015
Next Review:
On or before September 25, 2018
INTENDED USE (PURPOSE) / ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION
Hydraulic floor service jacks are used to lift a vehicle using manual power (typically a lever) to extend a hydraulic cylinder. The jack is lowered by releasing hydraulic fluid from the cylinder at a controlled rate. / Floor service jacks are portable, easy to maneuver under vehicles to the lift point and provide good to excellent stability for a lifted vehicle due to the broad wheel base of the jack. A common use for hydraulic floor jacks is for the vehicle tire changing process.
POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND RISKS: CAUTION STATEMENTS
Energy Sources Powering Equipment / Typicallymanual, human powered action charges a hydraulic cylinder. Apply all safe work procedures associated with the manual human powered energy source specific to the make and model make and model of circular saw being operated. Consult the manufacturer safe work instructions (equipment owner manual) for details.
Energy Sources Produced Through Operation / Compressed hydraulic fluid. Ensure the jack cylinder is in good condition with no leaks. Leaks under pressure can cause failure of the jack and dropping of the vehicle load.
Hazards at the Point of Operation / Wheels of jack can run over toes, feet or other body parts.
Lever can hit worker while jacking.
Pinch point between jack and vehicle lift point.
Jack can tip over or fail if jacking surface not level and able to handle the direct load
Always handle and move the jack with care. Watch body position when jacking to avoid getting hit with the lever. Keep all body parts away from the pinch point between vehicle and jack. Ensure level and solid jacking surface. Always follow manufacturer instructions for make and model of service jack.
Hazards Along the Path to Worker / None, unless hydraulic fluid leak is detected. See above.
Hazards Associated With Equipment andWorker Positioning (Ergonomics, MSI) / This is portable equipment. Always ensure the jack is gripped firmly to avoid accidental contact between body and equipment.
- Always ensure sufficient space is available to make the intended lift and that the work area is clean, dry and free of unnecessary material and equipment that could cause slips, trips or falls.
- Always ensure proper manual material handling techniques are used to handle equipment and materials used in operation.
- Always ensure that body positioning is stable and that awkward postures are avoided as much as possible.
- Always keep all body parts out of theline of operation and vehicle contact point.
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE)
/ EYE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
CSA safety glasses or gogglesare required and must be worn at all times in applicable workspaces and specifically when operating any power saw. / / HEAD PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Long and loose hair (long enough to get entangled at point of operation) must be tied back.
/ FOOT PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
CSA steel toe protective footwear. / / BODY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Close fitting clothing and or protective clothing (aprons or coveralls) must be worn. No dangling loose fitting clothing.
/ HEARING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Hearing protection must be worn as per workspace protocols. / / PROHIBITED:
Rings and jewelry (long necklaces / bracelets, etc.) must not be worn.
Lighters, matches and cell phones are not allowed in the workspace area when the lab is operational.
/ HAND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Wearing gloves is allowed if desired by operator. / / RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
None.
/ OTHER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT CONSIDERATIONS:
None identified.
SUPPORTINGREQUIREMENTS
- Applicable general worksite, workspace and department safety orientations
- Read and understand RETSD general safety rules and regulations
- Applicable other vehicle lifting process safe work procedures
- Safety related contents of equipment specificEquipment Operator Instruction Manual
- Other instruction and supervision
- Other
SAFE WORK PROCEDURE AND JHA CONTROL
ONLY use this machine or perform this process if a supervisor / teacher has instructed you in safe procedures / operation and has given you authorization to perform the work or job.
Always use tools and equipment for their intended use only.
Alwaysread and follow manufacturer’s safety and operational instruction where available and applicable to support this safe work procedure.
Always take out of service and report damaged equipment to your supervisor / teacher without delay.
Always use applicable personal protective equipment as required.
PRE JOB SAFETY PROCEDURE
Step / Task / JHA CONTROL
1 / Pre-operation walk around inspection. Clean any clutter-surrounding machine and check for visible signs of wear. / Procedural
2 / Ensure vehicle is in park. Set park brake for standard transmission. / Procedural
3 / Put on required personal protective equipment for the task and workspace. (See above) / Personal Protective Equipment
4 / Notify any bystanders or co-workers in the area that you will be lifting the vehicle. / Procedural
5 / Inspect jack and ensure good condition and operation prior to attempting lift. / Procedural
SET UP PROCEDURE
6 / Align floor jack with jacking point according to vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. / Procedural
7 / Ensure that the jack has sufficient capacity to perform the lift being attempted. See load rating information posted on the jack equipment plate and or jack equipment manual. / Procedural
8 / A jack is designed for lifting and lowering only, not holding a load suspended over time. Assemble appropriate blocking or cribbing material to use after the vehicle is lifted. / Procedural
Engineering
OPERATE EQUIPMENT / PERFORM JOB PROCESS PROCEDURE
9 / Press foot lever or pump arm handle to raise vehicle. / Procedural
10 / After the load (vehicle) has been raised, it must be blocked, cribbed, or otherwise secured at once. / Procedural
Engineering
11 / If lowering vehicle onto car/truck stands or to the ground surface, notify co-workers that you are lowering vehicle ensure no one is under vehicle. Lower floor jack slowly by either turning knob on top of handle or turning handle depending on which floor jack is being used. / Procedural
12 / Once load (vehicle) has been lowered onto car/truck stands or ground surface and is secure, remove floor jack from underneath vehicle. / Procedural
POST JOB PROCESS PROCEDURE
13 / Report any hazardous situations to your supervisor / instructor immediately. / Procedural
LOCKOUT PROCEDURE (CONTROL OF ENERGY)
1 / Report any defective equipment to supervisor and or teacher for lock out and taking equipment out of service. / Procedural
CARE AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES (BY TRAINED AND AUTHORIZED PEOPLE ONLY)
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
•Workplace Safety and Health Act W210, Sections 4, 5, 7
•Manitoba Regulations 217/2006, Part 02, Section 2.1 Safe Work Procedures
•Operators Manual
•CSA Standards