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Auto Shop Safety: Layout, Accidents, and Prevention

Learn about the typical auto shop layout, various types of accidents, and essential safety rules to prevent mishaps. Explore key safety measures for repair areas, tool rooms, classrooms, and lift operations.

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Auto Shop Safety: Layout, Accidents, and Prevention

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  1. 5 Chapter Auto Shop Safety

  2. Objectives After studying this chapter, you will be able to: • Describe the typical layout and sections of an auto shop. • List the types of accidents that can occur in an auto shop. • Explain how to prevent auto shop accidents. • Describe general safety rules for the auto shop.

  3. Auto Shop Layout • Repair area • Tool room • Classroom

  4. Repair Area • Any location in shop where repairs are performed • Shop stall • Small, sometimes marked off or numbered • Outside work area • Adjacent to shop overhead doors • Lift • Raises vehicle into air • Alignment rack • Use for working on steering and suspension systems

  5. Lift Safety • Ask instructor for demonstration • Get permission • Position vehicle’s center of gravity • Point of perfect balance • Follow service manual (Eagle Equipment)

  6. Lift Safety (Cont.) • Raise vehicle slowly • Keep fingers clear of moving parts • Double-check lift points • Make sure vehicle is level • Verify lift safety catch is engaged • Do not walk under lift without catch in fully locked position

  7. Lift Safety (Cont.) (Chrysler)

  8. Toolroom • Shop storage area for larger pieces of repair equipment • Shop tools • Small equipment • Supplies • All tools must be accounted for at end of class period • Follow instructor’s policies and procedures

  9. Classroom • Office-like area in school or large repair facility • Increase knowledge of auto service and repair • Used for seminars, demonstrations, and training activities

  10. Shop Safety • Every year, thousands of auto technicians are injured or killed • Broken safety rules • Constantly think of safety • Emergency exits • Designated escape routes

  11. Auto Shop Present Dangers

  12. Types of Accidents • Fires • Explosions • Asphyxiation (airborne poisons) • Chemical burns • Electric shock • Physical injuries

  13. Fires • Store gasoline and other flammables in approved containers • Never use gasoline as cleaning solvent • When disconnecting fuel line, cover it with rag to prevent squirting or leaking

  14. Fires (Cont.) • Wipe up gasoline spills immediately • Do not use oil absorbent (oil-dry) • Keep heat sources away from exposed fuel system parts • Disconnect batteries before working on fuel system parts • Keep batteries disconnected during repairs

  15. Fires (Cont.) • Properly store oily rags • Store combustibles in fire cabinet • Fire extinguishers • Know locations • How to properly use • Always use correct type

  16. Fire Classifications • Classified by burning material • Type A • Wood, paper, plastic, or cloth • Type B • Burning liquids • Type C • Electrical equipment • Type D • Burning metals

  17. Fire Extinguisher Types • Soda-acid • Type A fire only • Pressurized water • Type A fire only • Carbon dioxide • Type B or C fire only

  18. Fire Extinguisher Types (Cont.) • Foam • Type A or B fire only • Dry chemical • Multipurpose type (Type A, B, or C fire only) • Ordinary BC type (Type B or C fire only) • Dry chemical (granular-type material) • Type D fire only

  19. Explosions • Rapid, almost instant, combustion of material that causes powerful shock wave • Sources • Hydrogen gas around car batteries • Fuel tanks • Special sodium-filled engine valves • Welding tanks • Propane-filled bottles

  20. Explosions (Cont.) • Always wear proper eye and face protection when working around batteries • Prevents • Blindness • Facial cuts • Acid burns • Scars (Snap-on Tool Corp.)

  21. Asphyxiation • Caused by breathing in toxic or poisonous substances • Symptoms • Dizziness • Headaches • Vomiting • Death • Exhaust gases are poison • Proper ventilation

  22. Asphyxiation (Cont.) • Other harmful substances if inhaled • Asbestos • Parts cleaners • Paint spray • Working around airborne impurities • Wear proper respirator (Lab Safety)

  23. Chemical Burns • Burns to skin • Solvents • Battery acid • Corrosive substances • Decarbonizing throttle body cleaner • Wear proper protective gear

  24. Electric Shock • Result of electric current passing through parts of body • May cause injury or death • Never use tool that does not have functional ground prong • Never use an electric tool on wet shop floor

  25. Hybrid Safety • Hybrid vehicles use high-voltage motor-generator and HV battery pack • Operate on 300−600 volts • Always follow manufacturer's instructions and safety rules • Wear rubber electrician’s gloves • Use insulated tools • Disconnect or disable batteries during service

  26. Physical Injury • Result from hundreds of different accidents • Cuts • Broken bones • Strained back • Evaluate every repair technique • Take appropriate precautions • Use proper tool for job

  27. General Safety Rules • Wear eye protection • Avoid anyone who does not take safety seriously • Keep shop organized • Dress appropriately • Never carry sharp tools in pocket • Wear full face protection when grinding or welding

  28. General Safety Rules (Cont.) • Work like professional • Use right tool for job • Keep guards or shields in place • Lift with legs, not back • Use adequate lighting

  29. General Safety Rules (Cont.) • Ventilate work area • Never stir up asbestos dust • Jack up a vehicle slowly and safely • Drive slowly in shop area • Report unsafe conditions

  30. General Safety Rules (Cont.) • Stay away from engine fans • Respect running engines • Do not smoke in or near shop • Obtain permission and instruction before using unfamiliar equipment

  31. Right-to-Know Laws • Give essential information and guidelines for safely working with hazardous materials • Technician’s responsibility • Read all printed material concerning handling of hazardous materials

  32. Material Safety Data Sheets • Give detailed information for all products that present health or safety hazards • Available from product manufacturers

  33. Material Safety Data Sheets (Cont.) (High-Temp Products Co.)

  34. OSHA • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) • Provides guidelines for safe operation of work sites • Establishes safety and work regulations for all industries

  35. EPA • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) • Regulates harmful materials • Requires proper • Labeling • Storage • Transport • Disposal

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