Automotive Class Procedures and Safety Rules

1. AutomotiveClass ProceduresandSafety Rules Designed for the protection of you & others Always Remember to “Work Smart”

2. Come to class prepared • Pencil • Folder • Calculator

3. Attendance • Be on time for class • Do not miss class!!! • You are responsible for missed work

4. Dismissal Bell • Do not leave class until instructor gives permission

5. No late work will be accepted.

6. Bathroom • Use the bathroom before class

7. No Food or Drink

8. No MP3 Players • No electronic devices • No games

9. No Cell Phones

10. Everyone must wear Safety eye protectionwhile observing or taking part in lab activities, before, during & after school. (Z.87 ANSI approved eyewear)

11. It’s the Law 146.015 Safety eye protective goggles. 146.015(1)    (1) Every student and teacher in schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutions participating in or observing any of the following courses is required to wear appropriate industrial quality eye protective goggles at all times while participating in or observing such courses or laboratories:

12. One More Bit of Eye Injury Info • 2.5 million eye injuries occur annually in the U.S. • 2,500 of those per day from workplace accidents • Over 60% of workers injured are not wearing safety eye protection at the time of the injury • The average cost of an eye injury is $4,000 • The best eye protection you can wear is the kind you will wear! Please keep them on at all times.

13. Ear protection is recommended when decibel levels exceed healthy levels.

14. Skin protection is recommended when working with chemicals & corrosives.

15. Wear appropriate clothing while performing tasks.

16. Proper Footwear Required • No sandals

17. Long Pants Required • No Shorts • Welders cover all skin

18. Do not wear jewelry on your wrists, fingers, ears, or neck while working on vehicles.

19. Long hair must be tied back to prevent getting caught up in moving machinery.

20. Horseplay, practical jokes, and fooling around will not be tolerated in the shop or the classroom.

21. Shop cleanliness & orderliness is important for a safe and efficient work environment.

22. Keep tools in good condition by using them properly and storing them properly. Please store them cleanly too.

23. Don’t attempt to use equipment that you are unfamiliar with.Always get the instructor’s demonstration before use.

24. One person operating machine

25. Approach Every Machine as if it were On

26. Keep all Safety Guards in Place

27. Never Leave Running Machine Unattended

28. Clean Metal Chips with Brush or Vacuum

29. Use the Right Tool

30. Turn on exhaust fan • Breathing toxic fumes is dangerous

31. Empty Your Pockets • No lighters • No electronic devices

32. When doing heavy or awkward lifting, always get assistance and lift with your knees, not your back.

33. Report all injuries to the teacher immediately.

34. Know First Aid Kit location

35. If injured, do not leave the area, the office must be called for first-aid. (extension 5511) (9911)

36. Use good judgmentin all situations

37. No Vandalism • Vandalism or theft of school property or theft of another student’s projects or possessions may result in, but is not limited to: removal from class with an F, expenses for damages or loss, charged with destruction of private/public property, and/or theft, and possible expulsion from school.

38. Types of Fires Class A= Class B= Class C=

39. Do not cause sparks or fire in the area, especially near gasoline, batteries, or other fuel sources such as solvents or cleaners.

40. Fire Extinguishers • Located near exits • Dry Chemical Type • A, B, and C fires

41. Emergency Exit • Fire Drill • Go out nearest exit and meat across the street • Tornado Drill • Stay in auto classroom • Intruder Drill • Go into metals shop

42. Know the location of the MSDS binder.Material Safety Data Sheet

43. The ABC Rule of Shop Safety is Always Be Careful