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Shop Safety

Safety in Small Engine Lab

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Fuel for Thought

• What safety equipment is required when working on small engines?

• How are fire extinguishers classified?

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Objectives

• Upon completion of this chapter and activities, you will be able to:

– Identify basic shop safety procedures. – Identify types of fire extinguishers and their

uses.

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Laboratory Safety

• The shop is a dangerous place.

• Read and follow all safety instructions.

• Wear personal protection devices – such as safety glasses and earplugs.

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OSHA

• OSHA– Occupational Safety and Health

Administration was created in 1971 to prevent work related deaths, illnesses, and injuries.

– Go to www.osha.gov for more information.

Your Eyes

Injuries are usually permanent

Use OSHA approved safety glasses

Side shields

Face shieldsSoldering

Soldering

Grinders

Grinders

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Safety Equipment

• Eye and Face Protection– Note: Regular prescription glasses are not safety

glasses.

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Safety Equipment

• Hand Protection – protect your hands from cuts, scratches, burns, bruises, and chemicals.– Note: Do not wear

gloves around moving machinery or parts.

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Safety Equipment

• Ear Protection – wear when noise levels exceed 85 dB

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Safety Equipment

• Know the location of the first aid kit.

• Protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens.

Jewelry

• Watches

• Rings

• BraceletsHave you ever seen a mechanic with a

Have you ever seen a mechanic with a

missing finger?

missing finger?

Electrical short to ground!

Electrical short to ground!

Zap!!!Zap!!!

Zap!!!Zap!!!

Hair

Long hair tiedor put under cap

Shop Equipment

Please be very observant of the equipment you are using.

Report any equipment that is in need of repair for your safety and others.

Electrical Cords

• Frayed– shocked . . . wet floor

• Plug ins– three prongs

• for a good ground

• Carefully string cords so they don’t get tripped over.

Spills• Clean up right away

– Cat litter of floor dry– Empty drain pan as soon as

possible• in approve containers

• Work area must be clean before you leave!

Lifting

Never lift Never lift this waythis way

Use your knees

Your 1” in diameter back bone Your 1” in diameter back bone is all there isis all there is

Do not hesitate to say something to another student who is not

being safe.

•FIRE TRIANGLE

•CLASS OF FIRE

•TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

•FIRE EXTINGUISHER MARKING

FIRE SAFETY

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Fire Extinguishers

• A-Type – puts out trash, wood, and paper fires

• B-Type – puts out gas, oil, and grease fires

• C-Type – puts out electrical fires

• D-Type – puts out combustible metal fires

• Combination A-B-C Fire Extinguisher is popular for automotive shops.

WHEN A FIRE STARTS• YELL FIRE!! INSTRUCTOR NEEDS TO KNOW

• EXTINGUISH IF POSSIBLE– IF NEAR BY BACKUP W/EXT.

• PULL FIRE ALARM

• EXIT THE BUILDING

• “TO CALL 911 - (DIAL 9 - 911)”

How do you use it?How do you use it?

First pull the safety pinFirst pull the safety pin

How do you use it?How do you use it?

Use short burstsUse short bursts

Move the nozzleMove the nozzleback and forthback and forthacross the base across the base of the fireof the fire

Shop Ventilation

Carbon MonoxideCarbon Monoxide

Effects of CO

• Odorless

• Headache

• Reduced mental alertness

• Dizziness

• Death

Always use exhaust hoses

• Connect to over head hoses or take engine outside before starting.

RLHS LAB

• When you arrive at the Lab I will give you a tour and you will be required to locate the fire extinguishers available, fire blanket, and fire alarm.

• We will also review correct procedures and identify all available exits.

THE END

• Modified for RLHS auto shop

• Go to this web site and check out more info on fire safety

• http://www.hanford.gov/fire/safety/extingrs.htm

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Summary

• Safety in an automotive lab or shop is essential.

• Wear eye protection.• Know the location of fire extinguishers,

phone, first aid kit, and eyewash stations.