During their dealership inspections, KPA consultants routinely observe and document activities that could be considered unsafe.
Some of the most problematic employee behaviors stem from complacency, particularly among technicians who often perform repetitive tasks.
Unfortunately, this can have dire consequences when one of the most dangerous pieces of equipment a technician works with is the one lifted above their head many times a day.
KPA consultants catch lift safety infractions entirely too often when walking the shop floor.
They find things like:
- Techs NOT completing a “shake test” prior to fully lifting a vehicle
- Hearing the safety locks click, but the technician does NOT lower the vehicle on a lock when finished
- Bungee cords or screwdrivers disabling safety locks altogether
- Missing cotter pins
Even ONE or ONE TIME is too many. Unfortunately, this scenario can become a reality, as seen in a recent tragic incident.
