What's wrong with this picture? While it might be rather clever, using an easy chair as a jack stand to support a car is the kind of safety shortcut that can get your workers killed and your company a big, fat OSHA fine. Moral: Jacks used to horizontally lift, lower, or move a load (like the vintage VW station wagon in this photo) must meet specific requirements set out in the OSHA Other Portable Tools and Equipment Standard (Section 1910.244). JACK STAND SAFETY WHAT'S AT STAKE Meet the Late Christian Klorcyzk On March 11, 2011, Christian Klorcyzk […]