1. Automotive Service Technology
Safety Review
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2. A. Always use approved containers for storage.
1. Which of the following is not one of the safety rules that apply when working with gasoline?
A. Always use approved containers for storage.
B. Soak up any spills with an oil absorbent towel.
C. Keep any source of heat away from the fuel system.
D. Disconnect the vehicle’s battery before starting work.
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3. A. Always use approved containers for storage.
1. Which of the following is not one of the safety rules that apply when working with gasoline?
A. Always use approved containers for storage.
B. Soak up any spills with an oil absorbent towel.
C. Keep any source of heat away from the fuel system.
D. Disconnect the vehicle’s battery before starting work.
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4. D. Welding gas cylinders
2. Which of the items listed below is not a potential explosion hazard?
A. Battery
B. Empty fuel tank
C. Oil pan
D. Welding gas cylinders
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5. D. Welding gas cylinders
2. Which of the items listed below is not a potential explosion hazard?
A. Battery
B. Empty fuel tank
C. Oil pan
D. Welding gas cylinders
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6. 3. An air bag is being replaced in a vehicle
3. An air bag is being replaced in a vehicle. Technician A says that the bag should be carried with the metal housing pointing downward. Technician B says the metal housing should be pointed away from your body. Who is right?
A. Technician A only
B. Technician B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
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7. 3. An air bag is being replaced in a vehicle
3. An air bag is being replaced in a vehicle. Technician A says that the bag should be carried with the metal housing pointing downward. Technician B says the metal housing should be pointed away from your body. Who is right?
A. Technician A only
B. Technician B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
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8. 4. Asphyxiation is caused by breathing toxic substances in the air.
True
False
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9. 4. Asphyxiation is caused by breathing toxic substances in the air.
True
False
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10. 5. Asphyxiation is caused by breathing toxic substances in the air.
True
False
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11. 5. Asphyxiation is caused by breathing toxic substances in the air.
True
False
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12. 6. The safety catch on a hydraulic lift must be engaged before you work under the vehicle.
True
False
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13. 6. The safety catch on a hydraulic lift must be engaged before you work under the vehicle.
True
False
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14. 7. You should always have your instructor demonstrate potentially dangerous equipment before you try to use it.
True
False
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15. 7. You should always have your instructor demonstrate potentially dangerous equipment before you try to use it.
True
False
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16. 8. There are only three basic kinds of accident—fires, electrical shock, and physical injuries—that are likely to happen in an auto repair shop.
True
False
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17. 8. There are only three basic kinds of accident—fires, electrical shock, and physical injuries—that are likely to happen in an auto repair shop.
True
False
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18. 9. Always pull vehicles through shop doors slowly and carefully to make sure they will clear the bottom of the raised door.
True
False
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19. 9. Always pull vehicles through shop doors slowly and carefully to make sure they will clear the bottom of the raised door.
True
False
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20. 10. If you use power tools carefully, wearing eye protection is not necessary.
True
False
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21. 10. If you use power tools carefully, wearing eye protection is not necessary.
True
False
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22. 11. Dust from brake shoes should be blown off parts with compressed air.
True
False
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23. 11. Dust from brake shoes should be blown off parts with compressed air.
True
False
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24. 12. An electric-powered tool should never be used unless the plug has a functional ground prong.
True
False
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25. 12. An electric-powered tool should never be used unless the plug has a functional ground prong.
True
False
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26. 13. Power tools must always be used with any safety _________________ in place.
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27. 13. Power tools must always be used with any safety _____guards______ in place.
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28. 14. Asbestos dust from clutches or brakes can cause _________ cancer if breathed in.
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29. 14. Asbestos dust from clutches or brakes can cause __lung___ cancer if breathed in.
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30. 15. To prevent _____________ fires, always disconnect the vehicle battery when instructed to do so in the service manual.
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31. 15. To prevent ____electrical___ fires, always disconnect the vehicle battery when instructed to do so in the service manual.
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32. 16. Before raising a camper or truck on a(n) _________, be sure to check ceiling clearance.
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33. 16. Before raising a camper or truck on a(n) ___lift___, be sure to check ceiling clearance.
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34. 17. A small work are in the shop is called a(n) ___________.
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35. 17. A small work are in the shop is called a(n) ____stall____.
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36. 18. Hold a shop rag around the _____________ when disconnecting a fuel line to prevent spills.
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37. 18. Hold a shop rag around the ____fitting____ when disconnecting a fuel line to prevent spills.
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38. 19. Wear a(n) _______________ whenever you are doing work that will create dust or other airborne impurities.
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39. 19. Wear a(n) ____respirator____ whenever you are doing work that will create dust or other airborne impurities.
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40. 20. In the tool room, a painted ____________ may be used to indicate where a tool is kept.
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41. 20. In the tool room, a painted __silhouette__ may be used to indicate where a tool is kept.
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42. 21. What should you do if you notice an unsafe condition in the shop?
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43. 21. What should you do if you notice an unsafe condition in the shop?
Report it to your instructor.
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44. 22. List the six types of accidents identified in this chapter.
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45. 22. List the six types of accidents identified in this chapter.
1. fires
2. explosions
3. asphyxiation
4. chemical burns
5. electric shock
6. physical injuries
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46. 23. Describe the proper method for safely lifting a heavy object.
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47. 23. Describe the proper method for safely lifting a heavy object.
Keep your back straight. Bend your knees and lift the item with your legs.
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