GENERAL SAFETY PROCEEDURES & PRACTICES SHOP SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY PROCEEDURES & PRACTICES

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

COMMON CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS: CARELESSNESS MISUSE OF TOOLS LACK OF KNOWLEDGE

PRACTICES WILL BE CONSIDERED UNSAFE WHEN OR IF:

1. You the operator could be injured.

2. Someone else might be injured because of what you do

3. Tools and or equipment might be damaged.

PRECAUTIONS THAT CAN BE TAKEN TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS:

Proper shop dress: Safety glasses or goggles (impact lenses only) Coveralls or Shop coats Close toed shoes

Proper behavior: No horseplay No Running No throwing of tools Use the proper tools for the proper jobs

SPILLS IMMEDIATELY CLEAN UP ALL SPILLS USE ABSORBANT MATERIALS SUCH AS SAWDUST OR FLOOR DRY PROCEDURE APPLY FLOOR DRY OR SAWDUST APPLY TABLE CLEANER WIPE AREA DRY WITH TOWEL

DISPOSAL OIL Drain all oil into the oil drain pans outside. Get instructor permission prior to starting. Full containers are drained in recycle containers in Auto Shop.

DISPOSAL Gasoline Drain gasoline into the red gas container in fire safe cabinet. Use a funnel so no gasoline spills on the ground.

Gas and Oil Storage Store all petroleum products in a metal cabinet (preference is a fire safe cabinet). Store all petroleum products in a cool area. Store all gasoline in a metal can with a spring loaded lid.

HOT WATER PARTS WASHER Uses hot water, soap, and pressure to wash oil and dirt from the engine. Different from the steam cleaner / pressure washer: Water temperature is much lower. Pressure is much lower

HOT WATER PARTS WASHER(con’t) Start-up procedure: Parts Sink 1. Turn on parts washer (I should have this already on for us if we are going to use it that day) 2. Unlock and open the lid 3. Place your parts in the basket while it is still inside the wash chamber.

HOT Water Parts Washer 4. Close and latch the lid. 5. Set the timer to 5 min. The red light indicates the cycle timer is on.

HOT WATER PARTS CLEANER (con’t) Shut-down procedure: 1. After the timer shuts off allow ten to fifteen seconds before opening the lid. 2. Use rubber gloves to pull your parts out and lay them on the drain pan. 3. Close tank lid when all parts are removed

Hot Water Parts Washer **Wash parts with hot water to rinse off the soap residue from the parts washer. Dry parts with compressed air

The absence of any one of these factors will prevent a fire. CAUSES OF FIRES Fire occurs only when three factors are combined: Fuel Oxygen Heat The absence of any one of these factors will prevent a fire.

YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER ON A FIRE. Your responsibilities in a fire situation are: Yell “fire” to make everyone in your area aware of the situation. Assess the fire condition and decide if you have the necessary resources to extinguish it, or if you need help. Remember: You are not a trained fire fighter. YOU SHOULD NEVER PUT YOUR LIFE IN DANGER.

Types of Fires Class A Class B Class C Class D

CLASS A Fires in wood, paper, cloth, and similar common materials. These materials usually form glowing coals, which help to sustain the fire. Can be stopped by cooling with water.

CLASS B Fires in flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil, or grease. Such fires are smothered; that is, oxygen from the air is cut off. If water were used to extinguish, fire would float and spread.

CLASS C Fires in charged electrical equipment. Should be put out by something that does not conduct electricity.

CLASS D Fires on certain combustible (able to catch fire easily!) metals Examples: magnesium, titanium, potassium and sodium These metals burn at high temperatures and give off sufficient oxygen to support combustion. May react violently with water or other chemicals – must be careful!

Extinguishers The common types: Pressurized Water (wood, paper, trash) Carbon Dioxide (electrical) Dry chemical (A, B, C) Extinguishers that foam are not to be used on electrical fires. Class D fire extinguishers contain special chemicals that can extinguish combustible metal fires.

ABC (Multi-purpose) is the most common type of extinguisher.

When Using - P.A.S.S.! Pull the pin This will allow you to squeeze the handle in order to discharge the extinguisher.

Aim at the base of the fire When Using - P.A.S.S.! Aim at the base of the fire Aiming at the middle will do no good. The agent will pass through the flames.

When Using - P.A.S.S.! Squeeze the handle This will release the pressurized extinguishing agent.

When Using - P.A.S.S.! Sweep side to side Cover the entire area that is on fire and continue until fire is extinguished. Keep an eye on the area for re-lighting.

Safety Precautions: Never allow the fire to get between you and a route to escape.

Safety Precautions: Never go into a unknown area to fight a fire.

Extinguishers should be checked annually! Mounted on wall Clear area