PPE and Personal Safety
What type of PPE must always be worn in the shop and be marked with ANSI Z87.1?
Safety Glasses
What three elements make up the fire triangle?
Oxygen, heat, and fuel.
What federal agency regulates environmental protection in automotive shops?
EPA, Environmental Protection Agency.
What federal agency prevents workplace injuries and deaths?
OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
What must be used under a vehicle any time it is lifted with a floor jack?
Jack stands.
What is the minimum decibel level where hearing protection is required?
85 decibels
What class of extinguisher is used for gasoline or oil fires?
Class B extinguisher.
What hazardous waste characteristic refers to a waste that easily catches fire?
Ignitability.
What document provides detailed hazard and safety information for chemical products?
Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Before jacking up a vehicle, what must be placed behind the wheels?
Wheel chocks.
Why should gloves not be worn around moving machinery?
Gloves can get caught, pulling hands into moving parts.
Where should oily rags be stored to prevent spontaneous combustion?
Approved oily waste can.
What should never be poured down a sanitary drain (name at least two examples)?
Examples: antifreeze, oil, solvents, chemicals.
How many sections are in an SDS?
Sixteen sections.
Where can you find the correct lifting points for a vehicle?
Service manual or vehicle lift‑point guide.
What is the device used to flush chemicals or debris from your eyes?
Eyewash station
What does PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.
What is one pollution‑prevention method when draining automotive fluids?
Use drip pans to prevent contamination.
OSHA requires employers to provide what type of workplace?
A workplace free of known dangers.
Why should someone sit in the driver seat when a vehicle is started in the shop?
To prevent unintended vehicle movement.
Name two types of gloves used in the shop and what each is best used for.
Examples:
Why are Class D extinguishers not recommended for lithium‑ion battery fires?
Lithium‑ion batteries contain lithium salts, not metal, so Class D agents are ineffective.
Name all four EPA hazardous waste characteristics.
Ignitability, reactivity, corrosivity, toxicity.
Name one globally harmonized pictogram and what it represents.
Examples:
What should you do if a vehicle begins to fall off a lift?
Clear the area immediately.