Auto Upkeep Basic Car Care, Maintenance, and Repair (2nd Edition) Chapter 1 - Introduction and How Cars Wor Auto Upkeep Basic Car Care, Maintenance, and Repair (2nd Edition) Chapter 5 Safety Around the Automobile Chapter 5 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

Chapter 1 - Introduction and How Cars Wor Fuel for Thought What safety equipment is required when working on vehicles? How can you safely lift and support a vehicle? How are fire extinguishers classified? Chapter 5 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Objectives Upon completion of this chapter and activities, you will be able to: Safely work on and around a vehicle. Safely jack and support a vehicle. Identify basic types of vehicle lifts. Safely raise and lower a vehicle on an automotive lift. Identify types of fire extinguishers. Chapter 5 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Laboratory Safety The shop is a dangerous place Read and follow all safety instructions Wear personal protection devices – such as safety glasses and earplugs Chapter 5 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com OSHA OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration was created in 1971 to prevent work related deaths, illnesses, and injuries. Go to www.osha.gov for more information. Chapter 5 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Safety Equipment Eye and Face Protection Note: Regular prescription glasses are not safety glasses. Chapter 5 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Safety Equipment Hand Protection – protect your hands from cuts, scratches, burns, bruises, and chemicals. Note: Do not wear gloves around moving machinery or parts. Chapter 5 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Safety Equipment Ear Protection – wear when noise levels exceed 85 dB Chapter 5 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Safety Equipment Know the location of the first aid kit. Protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens. Chapter 5 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Fire Extinguishers A-Type – puts out trash, wood, and paper fires B-Type – puts out gas, oil, and grease fires C-Type – puts out electrical fires D-Type – puts out combustible metal fires Combination A-B-C Fire Extinguisher is popular for automotive shops. Chapter 5 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Automotive Lifts Inground lift Chapter 5 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Automotive Lifts Two-Column (also known as Two-Post) Chapter 5 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Automotive Lifts Four-Column (also known as a Four-Post) Chapter 5 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

Lifting a Vehicle Safely Read all safety, warning, and caution labels. Chapter 5 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

Using Jacks and Jack Stands Never go under a jacked-up vehicle unless it is supported by jack stands. Warning: Never use concrete blocks or other inadequate devices for supporting a vehicle. Chapter 5 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Safety Around Airbags Airbags can be dangerous if deployed when working on a vehicle. Read all warnings and follow service manual procedures. Chapter 5 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com

© 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com Summary Safety in an automotive lab or shop is essential. Wear eye protection. Know the location of fire extinguishers, phone, first aid kit, and eyewash stations. Use safety jack stands when jacking a vehicle. Follow all lift manufacturer safety procedures. Chapter 5 © 2007 Rolling Hills Publishing www.AutoUpkeep.com