Shop SafetyInformation

Andover High School

Explain how to work safely around these items. List Rules for using each

item?

Dress and Appearance• Loose clothing

– shirts tucked– Sleeves buttoned or

rolled

Mefix yourChevy

Hair

Long hair tiedor put under cap

Jewelry

• Watches

• Rings

• BraceletsHave you ever seen a

Have you ever seen a

mechanic with a missing

mechanic with a missing

finger?finger?

Electrical short to ground!

Electrical short to ground!

Zap!!!Zap!!!

Zap!!!Zap!!!

Your EyesInjuries are usually permanent

OSHA approved safety glasses

Side shields

Face shields

Air guns

Metal chips

Co-workers

Soldering

Soldering

Grinders

Grinders

Shop Equipment

An student must be very observant of the equipment he/she is using.

Report or fix any equipment that is in need of repair for your safety and others

Electrical Cords

• Frayed– shocked . . . wet floor

• Plug ins– three prongs

• for a good ground

• Carefully string cords so they don’t get tripped over

Air Equipment

• Keep hoses in good repair

• Blow guns– pointing at someone– Safety glasses– Skin cuts– Spinning bearings

Vehicles in the shop

• Windows down!Windows down!

• Parking brake!Parking brake!

• In park!In park!

Backing vehicles out of the shop

I didn’t see it. . . . ReallyI didn’t see it. . . . Really

Spills• Clean up right away

– Socks– Cat litter– Empty drain pan as soon as

possible• in approve containers

• Work area must be clean before you go home each evening!

Battery charger

• 1. Safety glasses

• 2. Connect and disconnect when charger is off

• 3. Slow charge

• 4. Batteries emit hydrogen and oxygen gases that can explode when a spark occurs.

• 5. Ask your instructor for demonstration and training before using.

Batteries• Hydrogen fumes

– When?• Charging• Discharging

• Hydrogen BombBomb?

Negative cable 1st off - last on

Engine Fans and Belts

Never stand in line with Never stand in line with them with the engine them with the engine

runningrunning

Do you carry tools in you back pocket?

Never leave a drop light on the carpet, on a seat or

on the plastic dash

60 watts60 watts max..max..

Shop Ventilation

Carbon MonoxideCarbon Monoxide

Effects of CO

• Odorless

• Headache

• Reduced mental alertness

• Dizziness

• Death

Always use exhaust hoses• Connect to in floor

vents

• Keep vents closed when not in use

• Connect to over head hoses

South side of shop

Supplemental shop air system

• Exhaust hoses will not catch all the exhaust. . . .

• Turn on the Supplemental air system whenever an engine is running

Switch is to the right of the door going into the student break room

Hand Tools• Never throw tools • Sharp tools are safer than dull ones • Never use two hammers as a punch• Always be aware of were you are swinging the

hammer• Selecting the right tool can save you • Make sure to use and clean tools that are being

used• Hand tools cause more injuries then power tools

Do not hesitate to say something to another student

who is not being safe

Drills

Drills1. Firm grip on drill

2. Unplug drill before removing or installing drill bit

3. Make sure the key is removed before starting

4. Do not wear loose clothing

5. Secure the work firmly

6. Wear safety glasses

7. Make sure drill is properly grounded

8. Do not stand on wet surface when using a power tool

Drills

• Make sure to secure objects to the table or vise

• Never grab a spinning object

• Use some type of clapping device for small objects

Grinders

Grinders(wire wheel)

• 1. Eye protection must be worn at all times. Safety glasses and Full Face shield recommended

• 2. All guards must be properly adjusted.

• 3. The tool rest must be adjusted to 1/8 from the wheel.

• 4. Do not grind on the side of the grinding wheel.

Grinders (continue)

• 6. Small pieces should be held with vise grip type pliers.

• 7. A wheel that is excessively worn or cracked should be discarded.

• 8. The glass safety shield should be clean, • 9. Stand to one side when starting the

machine.

Impact wrenches

• 1. Safety glasses

• 2. Use only Impact sockets

• 3. Do not over tighten, Know the torque of the bolt you are tightening.

Floor Jack

Jacks

• 1. Inspect before using (oil leaks, missing or loose parts)

• 2. Look up the proper lift points if you do not know where to lift the car.

• 3. Make sure the jack is secure and properly aligned under the car.

• 4. Apply park brake or block wheels so car will not roll

• 5. Never raise car while someone is under it

• Never trust a jack, no safety catches

Jacks (continue)

• 6. After you start to raise the car examine your lift points double check to make sure it is secure plus properly aligned

• 7. Always use a jack stand

Vehicle hoists

Car must be centered– by where the weight

is..– Check book for lift

points – Have instructor

check them – Double check before

going under

Bounce the car from all four corners

• after lifting the car 6”

• Double check before going under

• Make sure safety locks are on and all the way down

Hoists

• 1. Inspect your lift daily

• 2. Do not override the operating control

• 3. Always keep lift area free of obstructions and debris

• 4. Ask your instructor for demonstration and training before using.

Hoists(continue)

• 5. Make sure vehicle is centered and secured before raising it up into the air.

• 6. Make sure locks are engaged before walking underneath

• 7. Before Lowering make sure area is clear and it will not hit anything.

The lift pads must all be screwed in or out so that they contact the car at the same time

Correct lift points

Mitchell on Demand

• Usually located in Suspension and steering– Alignment

• Jacking and hoisting

Computer lab

Jacking a vehicle

Correct lift points ONLY

“Mitchell” is coded for the different types of lifts

Caution on FWD cars

The rear axle has little strength. It’s very easy to bend it out of alignment

Shop air

• 1. Safety glasses

• 2. Do not spin bearings

• 3. Never aim an air hose at another student or at yourself

• 4. Be careful blowing off parts with blind holes it can redirect the air back at you.

Tire Changer

Tire Changer

• 1. Safety glasses

• 2. Use correct lifting technique

• 3. Use a rubber lube to mount and dismount tires

• 4. Ask your instructor for demonstration and training before using.

Disc & Drum Brake lathe

• 1. Safety glasses

• 2. Know proper procedures for operation of lathe before using. Watch a demonstration from the instructor.

Solvent tank

• 1. Safety glasses

• 2. Rubber gloves

• 3. Clean up any spills

Glass Beading Cabinet

It’s Like a sand blasterBut we use glass. Not asCourse (Softer finish)

Glass beads

• 1. Make sure item to be glass beaded are free of water, oil, and greases

• 2. Blow off items with air before opening the door

• 3. Do not point blasting nozzle towards glass

• 4. Ask your instructor for demonstration and training before using.

Glass beads (continue)

• 5. Do not use air nozzle when door is open, close door when done.

• 6. If you blow off an item outside of the glass beader, please use eye protection.

Gasoline

• 1. Store in an approved container (yellow cabinet in storage room)

• 2. Wipe up spills immediately

• 3. Never use as a cleaner.

• 4. When opening fuel lines use safety glasses, relieve fuel pump pressure and wrap a rag around the fuel line.

Liquids spilled on floor

• Clean up immediately with paper towel, rag or floor dry

That’s all folks