Shopwork is varied and interesting. The shop is the place where you will learn how to do all sorts of automotive jobs.
Before you work in the shop, you should know about safety. Safety in the shop means protecting yourself and your fellow mechanics from possible danger and injury. This post describes the rules you should follow in the shop to protect yourself from harm. Remember that when everybody obeys the rules, the shop is a much safer place to work in than your home. More people are hurt in the home than in the shop.
Many shops have many warning signs posted around the machinery. These signs are there to remind you about safety and how to use machines safety. Follow the posted instructions at all times. The most common cause of accidents in the shop is failure to follow instructions.
To keep accidents from happening, obey the following simple rules.
1. Work quietly and give the job your full attention.
2. Keep your tools and equipment under control.
3. Keep jack handles out of the way. Stand creepers against the wall when they are not in use.
4. Never indulge in horseplay or other foolish activities. You might cause someone to get seriously hurt.
5. Do not put sharp objects, such as screwdrivers in your pocket. you could cut yourself or get stabbed or you could ruin the upholstery of the car.
6. Make sure your clothes are right for the job. Dangling sleeves or ties can get caught in machines and cause serious injuries. Do not wear sandals or open-toed shoes. Wear full leather shoes with nonskid rubber heels and soles. Steel-toed safety shoes are best for shop work. Keep long hair out of machines by wearing a cap.
7. If you spill oil, grease or any liquid on the floor, clean it up sothat no one will slip and fall.
8. Never use compressed air to blow dirt from your clothes. Never point a compressed air hose at another person. Flying particles could harm the eyes.
9. Always wear goggles or a face shield when there are particles about. Always wear an eye protector when using a grinding wheel, likewise, when you are working with chemicals, such as solvents. If you get a chemical in your eyes, wash them with water at once.
10. Watch out for sparks flying from a grinding wheel or welding equipment. The sparks can set your clothes on fire.
11. When using a car jack, make sure it is centered so that it will not slip, and never never jack up a car while someone is working under it. People have been killed when the jack slipped and the car fell on them. Always use a car stand or support properly placed when going under a car.
12. Always use the right tool for the job. The wrong tool could damage the part being worked on and could cause you harm.
13. Never run an engine in a closed garage that does not have a ventilating system. The exhaust gases contain cabon monoxide. Carbon monoxide garage, enough carbon monoxide to kill you can accumulate in only three minutes.
Before you work in the shop, you should know about safety. Safety in the shop means protecting yourself and your fellow mechanics from possible danger and injury. This post describes the rules you should follow in the shop to protect yourself from harm. Remember that when everybody obeys the rules, the shop is a much safer place to work in than your home. More people are hurt in the home than in the shop.
Many shops have many warning signs posted around the machinery. These signs are there to remind you about safety and how to use machines safety. Follow the posted instructions at all times. The most common cause of accidents in the shop is failure to follow instructions.
To keep accidents from happening, obey the following simple rules.
1. Work quietly and give the job your full attention.
2. Keep your tools and equipment under control.
3. Keep jack handles out of the way. Stand creepers against the wall when they are not in use.
4. Never indulge in horseplay or other foolish activities. You might cause someone to get seriously hurt.
5. Do not put sharp objects, such as screwdrivers in your pocket. you could cut yourself or get stabbed or you could ruin the upholstery of the car.
6. Make sure your clothes are right for the job. Dangling sleeves or ties can get caught in machines and cause serious injuries. Do not wear sandals or open-toed shoes. Wear full leather shoes with nonskid rubber heels and soles. Steel-toed safety shoes are best for shop work. Keep long hair out of machines by wearing a cap.
7. If you spill oil, grease or any liquid on the floor, clean it up sothat no one will slip and fall.
8. Never use compressed air to blow dirt from your clothes. Never point a compressed air hose at another person. Flying particles could harm the eyes.
9. Always wear goggles or a face shield when there are particles about. Always wear an eye protector when using a grinding wheel, likewise, when you are working with chemicals, such as solvents. If you get a chemical in your eyes, wash them with water at once.
10. Watch out for sparks flying from a grinding wheel or welding equipment. The sparks can set your clothes on fire.
11. When using a car jack, make sure it is centered so that it will not slip, and never never jack up a car while someone is working under it. People have been killed when the jack slipped and the car fell on them. Always use a car stand or support properly placed when going under a car.
12. Always use the right tool for the job. The wrong tool could damage the part being worked on and could cause you harm.
13. Never run an engine in a closed garage that does not have a ventilating system. The exhaust gases contain cabon monoxide. Carbon monoxide garage, enough carbon monoxide to kill you can accumulate in only three minutes.
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