General Shop Safety
Where are oily rags stored?
In a sealed metal container.
This must be worn in the shop to protect your vision.
Safety Glasses
What is the first step when setting up a vehicle on a 2 post hoist?
Slide the hoist arms under the vehicle's lift points.
How serious of an injury can pressurized air cause?
Extremely serious, dizziness, vomiting, death
What does WHMIS stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
How should you treat a gasoline spill?
Wipe it up immediately
This must be done to long hair, hoodie strings, and necklaces.
Tied back and Tucked in
When raising a vehicle, you should stop after the tires are a few inches off the ground to perform this safety check?
"Shake Test" "Stability Test"
A creeper must never be used as a skateboard? True or False
True
Do we have any products in the shop that are flammable?
What part of our body do we use to life heavy objects?
Our legs
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What types of hoists do we have in our shop?
1 four post, 2, 2 post
What should you check before plugging in an electric tool?
Make sure there are no broken wires, missing grounds, or signs of corrosion.
What dangerous gas can a leaking battery vent off?
Hydrogren
When a vehicle is running in the shop what must we do?
Hook up an exhaust hose and turn the vent on.
When using a
Ear protection, safety glasses
True or False? We only need to put the vehicle on the safety locks if the vehicle is being lifted all the way up?
False. Vehicles should always be lowered onto the safety locks regardless of height
What should you do if you find a tools safety guard or feature is broken or not working?
Report it to the teacher immediately.
You see a container in the shop with no label, but you think its brake cleaner. What should you do?
Report the unlabeled product to the teacher.
This 4 letter acronym describes the method used to operate a fire extinguisher.
P.A.S.S
Identify the 3 specific types of protection required when performing a task that creates a high level of noise and airborne particles.
Safety glasses, Hearing protection, Respiratory mask
In terms of weight, distribution explain why it is dangerous to removed a heavy component (engine, transmission) while the vehicle is on a two-post hoist?
it shifts the centre of gravity and can cause the vehicle to tip off the hoist.
Should battery charges be left on a vehicle over night or unattended?
No, never. Batteries that are being charged must always be monitored. Batteries left on a charger unattended can overheat and explode.
What WHMIS hazards will you not likely encounter in the shop?
Health Hazard, Environment