WSPS: ALI & WSPS to Provide Safety Training to Ontario Lift Users

Learn How to Lift it RightPHoto: ALIThe Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) and Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) of Toronto have partnered to help close a critical gap in safety education for the operators of vehicle lifts in Ontario. WSPS members now have access to Lifting It Right: 2014 Online Edition, the interactive, Web-based vehicle lift safety course developed by ALI and dealer services provider KPA.WSPS officials cite accidents involving lifts as one of the top three issues facing the auto repair sector. Ontario legislation requires employers to provide vehicle lift operators with information and instruction to ensure that their health and safety are protected. This applies to all workplaces where lifts are used, including dealerships, repair shops, towing operations and gas stations.In Lifting It Right: 2014 Online Edition, a narrator guides trainees through curriculum covering lift types, the lifting and lowering process, and lift maintenance. Real-world scenarios with corresponding questions are presented to engage participants. The interactive elements provide a positive learning environment and reinforce the trainee's understanding of each topic presented before moving forward.WSPS members can access Lifting It Right: 2014 Online Edition at www.wsps.ca/Shop/Training/E-Courses/Lifting-It-Right-Online-Edition.aspx.To learn more about ALI, visit www.autolift.org or call (607) 756-7775.