Safety Review

Consumer Auto

Basic Safety Rules

• Safety Glasses• No Running/ Horseplay i.e. flinging

pennies• Keep tools and equipment in good cond.

Return when done• Appropriate attire• Use the right tool and leave guards in

place• No Jewelry

Lifting a vehicle(Jack)

• Place jack on structural part of the car

• Jack slowly

• Use a jack stand

• Place handle in upright position

Lifting a Vehicle (Hoist)

• Center the vehicle in the bay

• Set arms on structural parts

• Have instructor check positioning

• Lift car six inches from floor and check

• When car is at proper height, placed hoist on safety locks

Shop Hazards

• OSHA

• Asphyxiation– Carbon Monoxide

• Fire/Explosion– A fires: Wood and paper– B fires: Gas and oil– C fires: Electrical

Shop Hazards Cont’d

• Chemicals– Cleaners– Batteries– Parts Washer– MSDS

• Electrical Shock– Ground Plugs– Negative cable unhooked first

Tools and Equipment

• Jacks• Creepers

– Stored upright

• Grinder– Don’t grind on the sides

• Engine Hoist– Extension equals loss of capacity

• Trans Jack– Use Straps– Tall Jack stands

• Welders– Disconnect battery

Hand tools

• Wrenches– Pull don’t push– Use correct size

• Ratchets– ¼” 3/8” ½” Use best one

• Sockets– Six Point and 12 Point – use six point whenever possible– Chrome and impact- don’t use chrome on impact

• Hammers– Several Types– Bigger is not always better

• Screwdrivers– Most abuse tool in the toolbox

Hand tools Cont’d

• Pliers– Several types – Use proper ones

• Chisels– Grind off “mushrooming”

• Files– Cut in one direction– Strong but brittle

• Hacksaw– Teeth point away from handle– Recheck after a few strokes

Electrical System

Battery Charger– Make Connections– Plug in

• Circuit Protection– Use only specified rated fuse

• Starters– Crank no longer than 30 seconds

• Cooling Fans– Can come on with key on or off

Battery

• Battery– Disconnect negative first– Don’t charge when frozen– Don’t short between terminals– Use low setting when possible

Impact Wrench

• Oil– Oil daily

• Torque– Torque Stick or torque wrench

• Lug nuts– Taper side to wheel

• Air Pressure– OSHA regulates shop pressure at 90 psi

Hazardous Waste

• Used Oil– Collected and store to be take by recycler– Filters drained and crushed

• Used Coolant– Heavy Metal content

• Brake dust– Respiratory irritant

• Rags– Fire hazard– Red can

• Wheel Weights– Contain Lead– Wash hands after handling