Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
These protect your eyes from flying debris.
What are safety glasses?
This must be worn over the vehicle to protect the paint when working.
What is a fender cover?
This is the number you dial in case of an emergency.
What is 911?
This must always be disconnected before servicing an electrical system.
What is the battery?
This liquid is very slippery if spilled and must be cleaned up right away.
What is oil?
This PPE must be worn to protect your hearing in a loud shop.
What are earplugs or earmuffs?
You should never do this while in the shop.
What is horseplay, joking, or running?
This type of extinguisher is most common in an auto shop.
What is a Class B/C or ABC fire extinguisher?
When lifting a vehicle, these must always be placed under the car for safety.
What are jack stands?
These can cause injury if left lying around the shop floor.
What are tools, cords, or hoses?
This protects you from breathing in dust, fumes, or chemicals.
What is a respirator or dust mask?
Before working on a car in the shop, it must always be put in this gear with the brake set.
What is park (or neutral for manual) with the parking brake on?
You should never use water to put out this type of fire.
What is an electrical or oil/grease fire?
You should never use this tool to loosen lug nuts.
What is a torque wrench?
Breathing in too much exhaust gas can lead to this.
What is carbon monoxide poisoning?
Open-toed shoes are not allowed—these are required instead.
What are steel-toe or closed-toe work boots?
This form must be filled out before work begins on a vehicle.
What is a work order or repair order?
This must be done before using a fire extinguisher to fight a fire.
What is alert others and call for help?
This must always be worn when grinding or cutting metal.
What is a face shield?
This brightly colored container is used for gasoline.
What is a red fuel container
This should always be tied back or secured to prevent getting caught in moving parts.
What is long hair or loose clothing?
At the end of every shop session, students must always do this to their area.
What is clean up the work area?
This safety device is used to rinse chemicals out of your eyes.
What is the eyewash station?
You should always do this before using a power tool.
What is inspect it for damage or defects?
This should always be checked before entering the shop in the morning to ensure it’s safe to work.
What are hazards or safety equipment checks?