Transportation Technology Safety C. Stemmler 3 Transportation Safety.

Transportation Technology

SafetyC. Stemmler

3 Transportation Safety

Top 10 Safety Rules

Always wear safety glasses. A MUST when away from your desk/table.

Always work in a well ventilated area. Carbon Monoxide will make you sleep forever!!

Gasoline is extremely flammable. Never use as a cleaner, e.g., to clean parts or paint brushes.

Only work under a vehicle that is safely supported; use jack-stands.

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No jewelry, necklaces, or wristwatches. May become caught in moving parts or short-out against a battery .

Proper clothing should worn while working in the shop area--consider work boots, and shop coat (denim/cotton preferred).

Radiators (cooling system) are under pressure when hot!! Never open while hot!!

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Batteries are very explosive while being charged; acid will cause chemical burns, both to person, and clothing.

Compressed air (blow guns) can penetrate skin--only to be used for blowing off parts!!

A clean work area is a safe work area. Clean-up spills, put tools away.

Eye Protection

Glasses to be worn at all times.

Goggles to be worn over-top of prescription glasses--protect lens.

Avoid welders’ flash--very painful, just like a sunburn. Wear proper welding eye protection;

face shield/dark lens for arc & mig welding

dark green goggles/glasses for torch operations

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Invisible

non-irritating

tasteless

odourless

produced by the burning of fuel--combustion process

absorbed through bloodstream, affects brain quickly

initially causes headaches, and/or fatigue (sleepiness)

First Aid -- fresh air, and seek medical attention (call 911)

GasolineEasily ignited--static, furnace pilot-lights

dry chemical extinguisher is best suited to “put-out” fires--sweeping action recommended to “smother” fire--NEVER water. Sand can be used if no extinguisher is available.

Will cause skin irritation, e.g., wash hands and/or change clothes.

Support of VehiclesUse hydraulic jacks (not bumper jacks);

floor jack (with wheels) are recommended.

Use safety stands--NOT cement blocks

Have instructor check hoist and vehicle before raising a vehicle (car, pick-up).

Batteriesexplosive--hydrogen gas--produced while

battery is being charged. No sparks or flame near a battery (no smoking).

Sulphuric acid can cause burns--wash skin immediately.

Flush eyes for no less than 15 minutes--seek medical attention--never take a “chance” with your eyes!!

Compressed AirVery powerful, safe way of operating

many tools and equipment for repair of vehicles.

Air pressure may range from 90 to 120 psi.--enough to push dirt into skin, or puncture skin (air bubbles in bloodstream can be painful or fatal).

Use only as intended--very safe.

SpillsClean-up all spills immediately!!

Use oil-dry (looks like kitty liter) or Wood chips on oil & gas spills--use sparingly

spread oil-dry as if you are “feeding chickens”

Safety starts with YOU. Wear your safety glasses during

practical activities!! Get used to IT.

No fooling around!! This includes running as falling will hurt, and may cause blood loss.

Common Sense--you’ve got it… use it!