SAFETY - CHAPTER 2

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OBJECTIVES Explain how safety practices are part of

professional behavior. Dress safely and Professionally. Recognize fire hazards. Inspect equipment for unsafe conditions. Work properly around batteries. Explain how to respond to an accident. Identify hazardous materials.

INTRODUCTION

Safety is the condition of being safe from injury or loss.

“Think before you act.”

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Be safety-minded in the shop.

Personal Safety Technician should be conscious of

safety for himself & others around him.

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Dress and Appearance A tech's dress & appearance reflects on

their work. Rotating Pulleys and Belts ensure safety

working around them. Technician to remove jewelry. Foot Protection - steel toe work shoes. Safety GlassesPage 28 Hand Protection

Hand protection is needed.

When working with chemical cleaners strong acid or bases.

Safe Work Practices

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Method for lifting heavy objects.

Method for using wrenches to protect fingers and hands.

Safe Work Areas

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Good housekeeping & who is responsible for it.

Fire Hazards and Prevention Never store gas in an open container. Store rags in metal containers with self

closing lid.

Rags

Volatility of rags and how they burn. Use of a rag safety can and the need to

keep it empty. Different types of fire extinguishers

knowing how to use them.

Safe Tools and Equipment

Inspections all tools and equipment. Hand Tool Safety inspect tools before

use. Equipment Safety Discuss the different equipment in the

shop and the need to inspect it periodically.

Batteries

Causes of battery accidents. Discuss how to handle a battery safely. Jump Starting Discuss the method for jump starting a

vehicle safely.

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Electrical System Repairs

Accidents Discuss shop accidents in general and

their causes. First Aid First-aid kit is located and how to use it. Eyewash fountain, located in machine

shop, and safety shields.

Hazardous Materials

What hazardous materials consist of? Right-to-Know Law Laws that are included in the Right-to-

Know Laws. Hazardous Wastes

Common Sense Safety Rules

Common sense rules that apply to all shops and explain that there may be other rules in specific shops of which they might need to be aware.