Personal Protective Equipment
The most commonly reported injuries in the automotive industry are:
Eye injuries
Which types of fire can plain water be used on?
Type A
Defective or unsafe tools should be:
Tagged and reported to the supervisor
Responsible for enforcing safety legislation in the workplace
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
P in the P.A.S.S. method
Pull the pin
What type of gloves is recommended when using moving machinery?
You should not wear gloves when operating moving machinery
Safety Data Sheets contain information on PEL. What is PEL?
Permissible Exposure Limit to a chemical
Why is the risk of fire and electrocution greater in portable tools than in stationary tools?
Because portable tools are more likely to move into volatile areas
Predominantly red signs and indicate an immediate hazard
Warning Signs
Number of fire extinguishers are in the auto shop and location.
4, one at both exit doors. one in the tool room and one by the lifts
Wearing jewelry while working in the auto shop
May create a physical hazard and may create an electrical hazard
Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquid fires?
Type B
What is a powers machine’s “throw”?
The direct line out from the tool
Indicate potentially hazardous situations that could result in serious injury or death
Danger Signs
A in the P.A.S.S. method
Aim at the base of the fire
When handling chemicals and solvents, technicians are recommended to wear
non-porous nitrile gloves
A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher will put out a fire because
Removes oxygen
Using a jack at an inappropriate jacking point:
Can cause the vehicle to drop and can puncture fragile points on the underside of the vehicle
Predominantly yellow signs and warn of potential dangers
Caution Signs
S & S in the P.A.S.S. method
Squeeze the handle and Sweep side to side
The most common problems with negative pressure respirators:
Can be corrected by checking filters and valves
General ventilation is effective only if:
The hazardous material has low toxicity and flammability levels and there is ample air flow
Two precautions to stabilize a lifted vehicle are
Block the wheels opposite the jack and activate the parking brake
Governs the safe storage, handling and disposal of chemicals and materials hazardous to the environment
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Type C fire
Electrical