Shop Safety
What activity is prohibited near chemicals along with eating and smoking?
Drinking
How long does a fire extinguisher typically spray continuously?
About 20 seconds
What danger do burning tires pose?
Petroleum contaminates air, soil, groundwater
What position should a jack lever be left in when vehicle is raised?
Upright
What hazards do face shields NOT protect against?
Impact
What is the most commonly reported automotive industry injury?
Eye injuries
What fire type can plain water be used on?
Type A
What warranty applies to catalytic converters since 1995?
8 years / 80,000 miles
Name two precautions to stabilize a lifted vehicle.
Block wheels and activate parking brake
What will Overloading a tool's capacity, Infrequently cleaning and sharpening a tool, and Using a tool for a job it is not designed for do?
Compromise a tool’s efficiency
Improper use of a tool can result in damage to the tool, damage a vehicle and....
Cause an injury
Which extinguisher type is used for flammable liquid fires?
Type B
Ignitable wastes have a flashpoint of what temperature or less?
140 degrees or less
What is safe practice when working under a vehicle?
Keep vehicle doors shut
What must you do before handing a power tool to another person?
Turn it off
What is the most common eye irritant in the workplace?
Debris
Burning Tires should be extinguished how?
Covering them with sand/dirt (smothering)
How long should a punctured oil filter drain?
12 to 24 hours minimum at 60 degrees
What should be done to wheels opposite the jack?
Block/chock them
When should protective eyewear be worn?
At all times in the shop
Why are dangling jewelry and long hair dangerous?
Can get caught in moving parts
When handling blood-tainted sharp objects, what is the recommended PPE?
Nitrile gloves beneath heavy work gloves
Which waste type has high concentrations of heavy metals?
Toxic waste
What should be engaged in the vehicle before lifting?
Parking brake
Why is the risk of fire and electrocution greater in portable tools than in stationary tools?
portable tools are more likely to move into volatile areas.