TB-43-0156
STAND, VEHICLE SUPPORT: 5 TON AND 7 TON
TECHNICAL BULLETIN; SAFETY INSPECTION AND OPERATION
JULY 2010
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TB 43-0156
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1.
Purpose.
This bulletin prescribes the responsibilities, procedures, and guidance for accomplishing
safety inspections and use of vehicle support stands.
The purpose is to provide direction to local
purchasers, supervisors, users, and others concerned with or responsible for its proper application,
and comply with the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and
The Army Safety Program (AR 385-10).
2. Scope.
This bulletin applies to Army Commands (ACOMs), Army Service Component Commands
(ASCCs), Direct Reporting Units (DRUs), field operating agencies and Chief, National Guard Bureau
(NGB), including subordinate commands, installations and activities.
3.
Application.
a.
TB 43-0156 supersedes TB 43-0142 in regards to Vehicle Support Stands.
b.
There may be instances where host nation standards may apply.
In those cases the more stringent
standards will be met.
c.
This technical bulletin shall be used in conjunction with appropriate vehicle operator’s manuals
and/or appropriate Department of the Army authenticated technical manuals.
4. References.
Applicable publications and forms referred to in this bulletin are listed in Appendix A.
5.
Definitions.
a. Base:
portion of the stand that rests on the ground, provides lateral stability and holds the
adjustable column in an upright position.
b. Column:
vertical rack gear used for elevation.
c. Functional test:
manual operation to determine that all parts operate as required.
d. Matched pair:
vehicle stands of the same design and capacity from the same manufacturer.
e. Pawl:
mechanical locking device designed to prevent slippage of the column.
f. Saddle:
featured designed area of the column used to position and support the load.
g. Vehicle support stands:
devices for supporting a vehicle at fixed heights, but lacking the means for
raising or lowering the vehicle.
The terms “vehicle support stand” and “jack stand” are
interchangeable.
h.
WARNING, CAUTION
and
NOTE
statements:
A
WARNING
identifies a clear danger to the person
doing that procedure.
A
CAUTION
identifies risk of damage to the equipment.
A
NOTE
highlights
essential procedures, conditions or statements, or conveys important instructional data to the user.
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