Shop Safety Chapter 3 Page 25

Procedures/Rules It is important we have procedures and rules in place to protect you, the vehicles, the facility, and customers. Procedures originate from: the school County State Government

It is out top priority. Safety First There are 1000 eye injuries a day in the USA. Eye and back injuries are the most common. First aid right away. Report an injury or an unsafe condition. Training is mandatory !!!!!!

PPE Personal Protective Equipment- Eyes Hands Ears Nose Back Feet ETC……………

Eye Safety

Lifting 1. Stand close to the load with your feet spread apart about shoulder width, with one foot slightly in front of the other for balance. 2. Squat down bending at the knees (not your waist). Tuck your chin while keeping your back as vertical as possible 3. Get a firm grasp of the object before beginning the lift. 4. Begin slowly lifting with your LEGS by straightening them. Never twist your body during this step. 5. Once the lift is complete, keep the object as close to the body as possible. As the load's center of gravity moves away from the body, there is a dramatic increase in stress to the lumbar region of the back.

Gloves, Respirators, and Ear Protection

Arm Heat Sleeve, Knee Pads, Back, & Feet Protection

First Aid If you need it---It’s here. Don’t give me the Quote- “Tough Guy Act”

Body Wash and Eye Wash

Organizations and Terms OHSA (Occupational Health & Safety Administration) EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Hazardous Waste- include: cleaning supplies, battery acid, paints, used oil, heavy metals (lead), antifreeze, & refrigerants. MSDS- Material Safety Data Sheets Know You Signs

Safety Colors Green- First aid Red- Fire Equipment Orange- Warning Yellow- Caution Danger- Skull & Crossbones

Know the Signs

Safety Lines You must have a clear path to get out in case of emergency.

Evacuation Routes Learn the evacuation routes so when there is an emergency…. You react to your training.

Fire Class I.D.

Fire Cabinet, Rag Can, & Safety Gas Cans All flammables must be in fire proof cabinet *Greasy rags go into can with lid

Do’s and Don'ts

Fire Extinguishers & Blankets Don’t feed oxygen to fire. Slam hood down, close doors! Fire! Tell someone Fight small fires only Get extinguisher Pull safety pin Aim hose at base of fire Squeeze operating handle Sweep until fire is out. P.A.S.S Gauge reads in good range

Jacks and Stands You must use stands with jacks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lift/Tall Stands Used under the vehicle when on lift or a high application

Lifts 2-Post Lift Runway/Drive-on/Wheel-contact Lift

Other Types of Lifts 4-Post Runway Portable In-ground

Safety Restraint System SRS What does it stand for? Safety Restraint System

SRS If you don’t follow power down procedures, it could deploy the air bags.

ABS Many ABS systems must be depressurized before work can be done… Study!!!

Hybrid Safety Hybrid high voltage can kill. Proper knowledge and PPE is a must!!!!

ORANGE = CAUTION

The Battery Pack

Disconnect Key/Switch Find the proper procedure for the vehicle you are working with.

HID or Xenon Lights HID lights can deliver up to 10,000 volts to the bulb… More than enough o hurt!

Shop Ventilation is Key (especially during winter months)

Drop Lights Use L.E.D. (light emitting diode) type lights- They are cool to the touch, shatter resistant and are not an explosion waiting to happen—You can’t say that about the bulb type drop light.

Creepers Stand against wall when not in use. Slipping hazard.

Battery Safety Remove the NEGATIVE FIRST Replace NEGATIVE LAST This is wrong, wrong, wrong!!!!!!!!

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)

MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet What is its location

Points to Note Material Safety Data Sheets provide information about handling, use and storage of chemicals that may be hazardous. They also alert you to symptoms you will experience if you are exposed to the chemical, and provide basic first aid procedures. All suppliers produce an MSDS for the product they manufacture and it should be provided when the product is purchased.

Workshop safety equipment includes items such as: Hand Rails Machinery Guards Painted Lines Soundproof Rooms Gas Extraction Hoses Doors and Gates Adequate Ventilation

What if there’s an Emergency Inform the instructor and go to the proper safe zone

Asbestos Hazard Take care not to use blow gun on brakes or clutches- Contrary to what manufactures say, asbestos is still used in brakes and clutch disks. You can use a HEPA vacuum or use our brake washer.

Electrical Safety Use only cords and equipment in good working order. Always use the ground prong type (third prong) there may be water around—we all know what that means. Don’t Do It Don’t Do It Don’t Do It

Vehicle Concerns Coolant- Can be more than 280 degrees (100 can burn your skin) Fans- Steel blades can remove fingers- Can rotate up to 10,000 rpm Belts- Can take you or your clothes/hair into pulleys and fans

Tool Concerns Vises- don’t use cheater pipe to tighten vise jaws Puller- can explode if you use an impact wrench to tighten Machinery- Don’t talk to person using machines, don’t bump a person using machines or while working on cars. Machinery- Use and adjust guards and tool rests. Grind mushroom off punches and chisels. Use file handles with files. Loud tools require hearing protection Fast running tools have high rpm’s 20,000 or more.

Jump Starting Safety + + - - +

Positive Negative on + Post on Engine Ground Cable Position on Dead Car Positive Negative on + Post on Engine Ground

Refrigerant Safety Old R-12 systems will kill you if you are under a car and breath in the invisible –odorless gas. Refrigerant is very cold when leaking from the system- minus 50 degrees. = instant frostbite. Air Conditioning systems are very hot near compressor R-12 Refrigerant is harmful to the ozone layer. R-134a … not as much.

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