1. Chapter 1 - Introduction and How Cars Wor Safety in Small Engine Lab
Shop Safety
Safety in Small Engine Lab

2. Chapter 1 - Introduction and How Cars Wor
Fuel for Thought
What safety equipment is required when working on small engines?
How are fire extinguishers classified?

3. Objectives
Upon completion of this chapter and activities, you will be able to:
Identify basic shop safety procedures.
Identify types of fire extinguishers and their uses.

4. Laboratory Safety The shop is a dangerous place.
Read and follow all safety instructions.
Wear personal protection devices – such as safety glasses and earplugs.

5. OSHA
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration was created in 1971 to prevent work related deaths, illnesses, and injuries.
Go to for more information.

6. Your Eyes Injuries are usually permanent
Use OSHA approved safety glasses
Side shields
Face shields
Soldering
Grinders

7. Safety Equipment Eye and Face Protection
Note: Regular prescription glasses are not safety glasses.

8. Safety Equipment
Hand Protection – protect your hands from cuts, scratches, burns, bruises, and chemicals.
Note: Do not wear gloves around moving machinery or parts.

9. Safety Equipment
Ear Protection – wear when noise levels exceed 85 dB

10. Safety Equipment Know the location of the first aid kit.
Protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens.

11. Jewelry Watches Rings Bracelets Electrical short to ground! Zap!!!
Have you ever seen a mechanic with a missing finger?
Electrical short to ground!
Zap!!!

12. Hair
Long hair tied
or put under cap

13. Please be very observant of the equipment you are using.
Shop Equipment
Please be very observant of the equipment you are using.
Report any equipment that is in need of repair for your safety and others.

14. Electrical Cords Frayed Plug ins
shocked wet floor
Plug ins
three prongs
for a good ground
Carefully string cords so they don’t get tripped over.

15. Spills Clean up right away Work area must be clean before you leave!
Cat litter of floor dry
Empty drain pan as soon as possible
in approve containers
Work area must be clean before you leave!

16. Lifting Never lift this way Use your knees
Your 1” in diameter back bone
is all there is
Never lift
this way
Use your knees

17. Do not hesitate to say something to another student
Do not hesitate to say something to another student who is not being safe.

18. FIRE SAFETY FIRE TRIANGLE CLASS OF FIRE TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
FIRE EXTINGUISHER MARKING

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Fire Extinguishers
A-Type – puts out trash, wood, and paper fires
B-Type – puts out gas, oil, and grease fires
C-Type – puts out electrical fires
D-Type – puts out combustible metal fires
Combination A-B-C Fire Extinguisher is popular for automotive shops.
Chapter 5
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34. WHEN A FIRE STARTS YELL FIRE!! INSTRUCTOR NEEDS TO KNOW
EXTINGUISH IF POSSIBLE
IF NEAR BY BACKUP W/EXT.
PULL FIRE ALARM
EXIT THE BUILDING
“TO CALL (DIAL )”

35. How do you use it?
First pull the safety pin

36. How do you use it? Use short bursts Move the nozzle back and forth
across the base
of the fire

37. Shop Ventilation
Carbon Monoxide

38. Effects of CO Odorless Headache Reduced mental alertness Dizziness
Death

39. Always use exhaust hoses
Connect to over head hoses or take engine outside before starting.

40. RLHS LAB
When you arrive at the Lab I will give you a tour and you will be required to locate the fire extinguishers available, fire blanket, and fire alarm.
We will also review correct procedures and identify all available exits.

41. THE END Modified for RLHS auto shop
Go to this web site and check out more info on fire safety

42. Summary Safety in an automotive lab or shop is essential.
Wear eye protection.
Know the location of fire extinguishers, phone, first aid kit, and eyewash stations.