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MECHANIC DIESEL - CITS

EXERCISE 1.2: Safety precautions to be followed in the
auto shop

Objectives

At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• list out the types of shop hazards
• carry out the safety precautions to be followed in the auto shop
• list out the safety precautions to be followed while working with vehicle components.

Requirements

Tools/Equipments/Materials

• Materials like fuels, oils, consumables related • Exhausr scrubber
to the trade • Wheel chocks
• Safety materials • Steel horses
• Fire extinguishers A,B,C & D type • Waste oil collectors

Procedure

Shop hazards
1 Flammable liquids such as gasoline and paint must be handled and stored properly in approved, closed
containers.

2 Flammable materials such as oily rags must be stored properly in closed containers to avoid a fire hazard.
3 Batteries contain a corrosive sulphuric acid solution and produce explosive hydrogen gas while charging.
4 Loose sewer and drain covers may cause foot or toe injuries.
5 Caustic liquids, such as those in hot cleaning tanks, are harmful to skin and eyes.
6 High pressure compressed air can be very dangerous or fatal if it penetrates the skin and enters the blood
stream. High pressure air released near the eyes cause eye injury.
7 Frayed cords on electrical equipment and lights may result in severe electrical shock.
8 Carbon monoxide from vehicle exhaust is poisonous.
9 Loose clothing or long hair becomes entangled in rotating parts on equipment or vehicles, resulting in serious
injury.
10 Dust and vapors generated during some repair jobs are harmful. Asbestos dust, which may be released during
brake lining service and clutch service, is a contributor to lung cancer.
11 Oil, grease, water or parts cleaning solutions on shop floors may cause someone to slip and fall. Resulting in
serious injury.

Shop safety rules
1 Always wear safety glass and protective equipment where ever needed.
2 Do not wear loose or torn clothing.
3 Do not wear rings, watches or loose hanging jewelry.
4 Store oily rags and other discarded combustibles in covered metal containers designed for this purpose.

5 Operate all the shop equipment, including lifts, according to the equipment manufacturer’s recommended
procedure.
6 Do not run or engage in horse play in the shop.

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