Safety and Health in the Automotive Shop

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What is the purpose of safety practices in the workplace?

  • To increase productivity
  • To reduce accidents and injuries (correct)
  • To save money on insurance premiums
  • To make employees work harder

What is the importance of safety glasses in the workplace?

  • They make you look professional
  • They protect your eyes from dust
  • They meet ANSI Z87.1 standard (correct)
  • They are optional equipment

Why are steel-toed safety shoes a good investment?

  • They are stylish and trendy
  • They are comfortable to wear
  • They protect your feet from heavy objects (correct)
  • They are not necessary for technicians

When should gloves be worn in the workplace?

<p>Only when working with sharp or rough surfaces (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should bump caps be worn in the workplace?

<p>When working under a vehicle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should a service technician behave to be respected as a professional?

<p>Behave in a professional manner (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to lift heavy objects in the workplace?

<p>Lift with the legs and arms, and avoid twisting the body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should oily shop cloths be disposed of in the workplace?

<p>In an enclosed container to prevent spontaneous combustion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be present in every shop area in case of emergency?

<p>A first aid kit and an eye wash station (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  1. Safety practices reduce accidents and injuries and keep employees pain-free.
  2. Safety glasses meeting ANSI Z87.1 standard are essential PPE for technicians.
  3. Steel-toed safety shoes are a good investment.
  4. Gloves should be worn to protect hands from rough or sharp surfaces.
  5. Bump caps should be worn when working under a vehicle.
  6. Always behave in a professional manner to be respected as a professional service technician.
  7. Lift with legs and arms, not the back, and avoid twisting the body when carrying a load.
  8. Dispose of oily shop cloths in an enclosed container to prevent spontaneous combustion.
  9. Use correctly grounded three-prong sockets and extension cords to operate power tools.
  10. Every shop area should be equipped with a first aid kit and an eye wash station centrally located and kept stocked with emergency supplies.
  • Follow evacuation instructions in case of emergency
  • Evacuation routes and safety items are posted throughout the building
  • Aisles leading to emergency exits must be marked with yellow paint or tape
  • Aisles should be 40 to 48 inches wide
  • Working on a vehicle can result in personal injury
  • Infections such as hepatitis B, HIV, and hepatitis C are transmitted through blood
  • These infections are commonly called blood-borne pathogens
  • Report any injury involving blood to your supervisor
  • Take necessary precautions to avoid contact with another person's blood
  • Hepatitis B, HIV, and hepatitis C can cause serious health problems.

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