1. Auto Upkeep Basic Car Care, Maintenance, and Repair (2nd Edition)
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Auto Upkeep Basic Car Care, Maintenance, and Repair (2nd Edition)
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Safety Around the Automobile
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Fuel for Thought
What safety equipment is required when working on vehicles?
How can you safely lift and support a vehicle?
How are fire extinguishers classified?
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Objectives
Upon completion of this chapter and activities, you will be able to:
Safely work on and around a vehicle.
Safely jack and support a vehicle.
Identify basic types of vehicle lifts.
Safely raise and lower a vehicle on an automotive lift.
Identify types of fire extinguishers.
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Laboratory Safety
The shop is a dangerous place
Read and follow all safety instructions
Wear personal protection devices – such as safety glasses and earplugs
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OSHA
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration was created in 1971 to prevent work related deaths, illnesses, and injuries.
Go to for more information.
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Safety Equipment
Eye and Face Protection
Note: Regular prescription glasses are not safety glasses.
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Safety Equipment
Hand Protection – protect your hands from cuts, scratches, burns, bruises, and chemicals.
Note: Do not wear gloves around moving machinery or parts.
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Safety Equipment
Ear Protection – wear when noise levels exceed 85 dB
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Safety Equipment
Know the location of the first aid kit.
Protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens.
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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.
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Automotive Lifts
Inground lift
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Automotive Lifts
Two-Column (also known as Two-Post)
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Automotive Lifts
Four-Column (also known as a Four-Post)
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14. Lifting a Vehicle Safely
Read all safety, warning, and caution labels.
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15. Using Jacks and Jack Stands
Never go under a jacked-up vehicle unless it is supported by jack stands.
Warning: Never use concrete blocks or other inadequate devices for supporting a vehicle.
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Safety Around Airbags
Airbags can be dangerous if deployed when working on a vehicle.
Read all warnings and follow service manual procedures.
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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.
Use safety jack stands when jacking a vehicle.
Follow all lift manufacturer safety procedures.
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