1. ASSS Automotive Shop Safety

2. Using Personal Protective Equipment
Eye Protection must be worn when using the following tools…

3. Two types of eye protection you can use…
Goggles
Face Shield

4. Use ear protection when using…
Air Chisel
Ear protection

5. Protecting Your Lungs…
If you are replacing brakes
or a clutch, you need to
wear a particle mask…
The brake linings or clutch disc
may contain asbestos!

6. Do’s and Don'ts No open-toed shoes
Remove any rings, watches, bracelets or long necklaces before working in the shop
Long hair needs to be tied back
Coveralls or a shop coat must be worn

7. Exhaust Gases Carbon Monoxide is… Colorless Odorless
When we run a vehicle in our shop, we have to protect ourselves by using the exhaust retraction system
How do we turn it on?

8. Air Guns & Sockets
When using the air gun, use the black impact sockets…
Not the chrome sockets as they can shatter!

9. Dangers Under the Hood…
Radiator Fans…
Electric
Belt driven

10. Hot Engine Parts
The following items can cause burns to your hands or face…
Radiator cap
Coolant is >100° Celsius
Coolant is pressurized
Don’t remove it unless it’s cold to the touch!
Exhaust manifold
Exhaust gases are >1000 ° C

11. Fire Hazards Flammable or combustible items… Gasoline, CNG, Propane
Oil
Cleaning solvent
WD40, paint etc.
Shop rags
Combustible items must be stored in the flammable liquids cabinet

12. Gasoline Vapors & Fires
Anytime part of the fuel system is disconnected
(gas tank, carburetor, fuel pump, fuel injectors etc.),
fuel vapors are present. Prevent fires by…
Disconnecting the negative battery terminal
So sparks won’t ignite the vapors
Keep sparks away from the fuel vapors
Watch those working around you
Have a fire extinguisher nearby