A vehicle service pit also called a grease pit is a trench or pit over which a car is driven and parked. Vehicle service pit in Australia are situated in vehicle inspection garages or bays. The use of a pit balances the need for a winch or jack

Inspection pit safety

Businesses that inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles have inspection pits on the premises. The inspection pits are narrow sunken areas that a vehicle drives over and park so that the mechanics gain easy access under the vehicle without lifting or jacking the vehicle up. Although the inspection pits are one of the safest ways to diesel-fuelled vehicles, they are hazardous environments.

Any premises with an inspection pit must assess the risk of death or injury. Also, it implements control measures to lessen the risks to employees and other people. There is a vital risk of a fall from height when working with the open inspection pit.

Unluckily falls into inspection pits. The recent press release from the HSE details a prosecution of the company following the accident when an employee fell 5ft into the inspection pit.

Keep workers safe around the inspection pits

Open inspection pits are common causes of accidents, specifically in the automotive industry. The pit hazards should be protected by the vehicle, barrier, or cover at all times. Vehicle inspection pits pose a very serious injury risk to those working in and around them. In the busy work environment, it is easy to forget you worked around in an open hole.

Unluckily, it means workers are prone to falling into the holes and severely injured. The vehicle inspection pit covers can provide passive fall protection that ensures that the team is safe from possible hazards.

Adjustable to fit the application

Protecting the pit is an expandable and manual system that allows for the pit to be partially and fully covered. It depends on the garage safety needs. Originally, it was designed for the automotive industry, but the adjustability and durability make it ideal for several inspection and maintenance pits, including:

• buses
• trains
• other larger vehicles

The vehicle service pit covers are fixed for extra stability and come in 2 sizes. It can be adjusted in width and length, which makes them the perfect fit for every pit.

Easy to install and use

The vehicle service pit is made of aluminum and is lightweight. It could be 44 or 48 pounds depending on the size, it is easy to carry and install. Installation of the inspection pit covers needs no skilled labor and done by just a drill or a single individual.

These covers are not designed to support the weight of the vehicle or other heavy equipment.