Auto Safety

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Auto Safety

• Consumer Auto Safety Presentation

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Why Be Safe?

• Cars have several safety hazards
• Hot surfaces
• Chemicals that can burn skin
• Sharp objects
• Rotating hazards
• Dont take chances with your safety
• A little care now can prevent disabling accidents

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Safe Practices 1

• Always use eye protection when working on a car
• Eyes cannot be replaced
• Acid and hot water can permanently rob your sight
• Tuck in loose clothing, hair, and necklaces when
  working around the engine

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Safe Practices 2

• Dont run a car in closed areas
• Carbon monoxide is deadly and is odorless
• Whenever possible, work with someone nearby
• Use the right tool for the right bolt
• Be careful when working on a hot car
• Exhaust temperatures can be up to 1000 F
• Coolant temperatures are 192 - 200 F

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Safe Practices 3

• Stay clear of moving parts
• Always use jackstands when working under a car
• Chock wheels when working on a car
• When reinstalling a tire, always check the
  lugnuts after the tire is on the ground

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Safe Practices 4

• Dont allow anyone to ride on the outside if the
  car.
• Dont spin the wheels (burn out)
• Make sure the car is in neutral before starting
  it
• Always know how to properly start, operate, and
  shut down all equipment you use.

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General Shop Safety

• Dont use electrical cords while standing in
  water
• Wipe up any spills immediately
• Use both hands when disconnecting an air hose
• Know where the nearest fire extinguisher is
  located

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Safety with Coolant

• When opening a radiator cap, use gloves and a
  face shield
• Stand to one side in case there is still pressure
  in the system
• Never open a hot radiator
• Antifreeze is toxic
• Dont dump antifreeze down the drain

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Battery Safety 1

• When working on the cars electrical system,
  disconnect the ground cable of the battery
• When jumping a car, connect the positive to
  positive (red cable), then the negative to the
  vehicle ground
• When replacing a battery, remove the ground cable
  first and reinstall it last
• Always use safety gear when working with the
  battery

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Battery Safety 2

• When carrying a battery, use a carrier strap to
  prevent damage to yourself
• Do not remove a charger cable while the charger
  is still on, testing it, or jumpering (risk of
  explosion)

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Engine Safety

• When starting an engine, do not look down the
  carburetor.
• Only pour fuel down the carburetor (priming) when
  the engine is off.
• When using the spark plug cleaner, make sure a
  spark plug is in place before activating it.

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Brake System Safety

• Whenever work is done on brakes or suspension
  parts, the work must be checked by the
  Instructor.
• Do not blow off the dust on brakes. It contains
  asbestos, which is dangerous.
• Wash brake shoes in an approved container which
  will prevent the dust from becoming airborne

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Fire Extinguisher Types

• Class A
• Burning wood or material
• Class B
• Liquids or grease
• Class C
• Electrical fires
• Multipurpose
• Can be used for all fires (A, B, C)

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Use of Arc Welding Equipment

• We will not be using welding equipment in this
  class, but
• Dont look at an arc welder in operation
• The light can blind you or cause painful eye
  damage

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Use of the Welding Torch

• Torch welding can be dangerous
• Never set the acetylene higher than 15 PSI
• Turn the acetylene valve ¼ turn
• The flame can reach 2500 F
• When opening the tank valves, stand to one side
  and open them slowly
• Dont oil any regulators. It can create an
  explosive mixture.

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Use of the Lift

• Always have someone guide you when you drive on
  the lift
• Make sure the area is clear before raising or
  lowering the lift
• Dont work under the lift unless the safety
  devices are engaged

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Safety When Drilling

• Use pliers to hold the object you are drilling or
  grinding instead of your hands
• Dont wear loose gloves
• Dont remove any guards or shields
• Remove the chuck key before turning the drill on
• During drilling, ease up on pressure you exert at
  the end of the hole to prevent drill seizing

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Safety When Grinding

• Hold objects on the steady rest
• Dont use heavy pressure when cleaning with the
  wire wheel
• Use pliers instead of your hands where possible

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Safety When Cleaning

• Never use gasoline to clean parts.
• Rags use to wipe parts should be stored in a
  metal container with a cover on it.

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Safety Test

• You are required to take a pass a certified
  safety test with a score of 100
• You may take the test up to a maximum of 4 times
• A score of 5 points will be entered upon
  completion of the test