WELCOME TO TRANSPORTATION LAB SAFETY

AUTOMOTIVE CLASSROOM AND LAB SAFETY (AUTO/TRANS STD. #1 – Safety Practices)

1.) It is forbidden for any student to start an engine or car in the lab without the permission of the instructor.

2.) Battery acid is very corrosive. Use a mixture of baking soda and water to neutralize the acid. If you get battery acid on you, notify the instructor at once.

3.) When standing, keep your work between chest and waist level. When sitting, keep your work at elbow level.

4.) Wear safety glasses at all times when outside the white safety zone lines and while servicing any vehicle.

5.) All injuries no matter how small should be reported to the instructor.

6.) Disturbing another student while he or she is working in the LAB AREA is NOT allowed because an accident could occur.

7.) Watch your toes- always keep your toes protected with steel-toed shoes. If safety shoes are not available- then leather –topped and heeled shoes provide more protection than canvas or cloth.

8.) Wear gloves to protect your hands from rough or sharp surfaces. Thin rubber gloves are recommended when working around automotive liquids such as engine oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid and other hazardous liquids.

9.) All persons in the auto complex should know where the evacuation and exit routes are as well as the fire fighting equipment.

10.) Service technicians should wear a bump cap to protect the head against under vehicle objects and pads of the lift.

11.) A liquid or other spill should be cleaned up immediately before it causes personal injury.

12.) When lifting an object, get a sure grip with solid footing. You should lift with your legs, keeping your back straight and upright as possible.

13.) Avoid loose or dangling clothing.

14.) You should rest tools immediately not being used on a work bench or roll-a-way cabinet or return them to the tool cabinet. Leaving them on the ground could cause an injury by tripping over them.

15. Explosive hydrogen gas is produced by the charging and discharging of lead-acid batteries. Keep sparks and open flames away.

16.) You should use a dust mask while working around brakes and while using the air nozzle to clean parts.

17.) Do not twist your body when carrying a load, instead, pivot your feet to prevent strain on your spine and be careful where your load will land if dropped.

18.) Never point airlines or nozzle at anyone and do not use air pressure to clean your hair, face, hands or clothing. Air under pressure can be dangerous and damaging to your skin as well as your bloodstream.

19.) Used oil and antifreeze should be dumped into separate and marked HAZ- MAT recycle drums. Never pour used oil or antifreeze down the sewer or storm drain. It will find it’s way to the ocean.

20.) Ask for help when moving or lifting heavy objects.

21.) Finger-rings and other jewelry are NOT allowed to be worn in the auto lab due to the possibility of being caught and causing personal injury.

22.) Loose clothing and long hair must be tied or pulled back with rubber bands or hair nets so as to not be caught in moving machinery and to prevent personal injury.

23.) Push a heavy object rather than pull it. This is opposite of a wrench where you would pull on a wrench and never push on it.

24.) Be sure to disconnect the battery when replacing components on the cars electrical system.

25.) Always connect an exhaust hose to the tailpipe of a running vehicle to help prevent the build-up of hazardous carbon-monoxide gas.

26.) Activities in the auto complex such as horseplay, pushing and shoving, throwing objects and running are ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN!

27.) A technician should use support, safety or jack stands along with a floor jack to prevent personal injury in case a jack fails during it’s use.

28.) Store all flammable liquids in an approved fire safety cabinet.

29.) Keep soiled and oily rags in a metal, self-closing container to prevent fires.

30.) You must have a valid California driver’s license, insurance and the express permission of the instructor to test drive any vehicle in the automotive complex.

Self-graded Quiz To See How You Are Doing

1) Students may start an engine anytime as long as they have: A) CHECKED THE OIL FIRST B) GOT THE PERMISSION FROM THE INSTRUCTOR C) HAVE A CURRENT CALIFORNIA DRIVERS LICENSE

2) Oily rags are stored: A) A classroom trash can. B) In the clean rag barrel for recycling. C) In a metal, self-closing container.

3) Jack stands are required: A) Anytime you lift the vehicle with a floor jack B) When working under the vehicle using jacks C) Both a and b

4) ALL INJURIES SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE: A) SCHOOL NURSE B) CUSTODIAN C) INSTRUCTOR

5) When working with compressed air, you must wear at least: A) Dust masks B) Ear protection C) Eye protection

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