Chapter 1

General Shop Safety

 OSHA and EPA
• Occupational Safety and Health Act – passed
into legislation in 1970
– Ensures safe and healthful working conditions
– Monitors, controls, and educates workers
regarding health and safety in the workplace
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
– Regulates air and water quality standards,
including vehicle emissions standards
 Shop Hazards
• Flammable liquids
• Flammable materials
• Batteries
• Caustic liquids
• Compressed air
• Faulty electrical equipment
 Shop Hazards (con’t.)
• Hazardous waste material
• Asphyxiation
• Loose clothing and jewelry
• Oil and fluid spills
• Dust and vapors
• Noise
 Safety Rules
• Always wear safety glasses.
• Avoid wearing loose clothing and jewelry.
• Do not use drugs or alcohol in the workplace.
• Properly prepare the vehicle for servicing.
• Properly exhaust running vehicles.
• Avoid moving parts.
• Do not smoke in the shop.
 Safety Rules (con’t.)
• Clean up spills immediately.
• Keep the floor clean.
• Properly store oily rags and combustibles.
• Keep tools in good condition.
• Use the proper tool for the job.
• There should not be horseplay in the shop.
• Know where all safety equipment is located.
• Use proper footwear.
 Smoking, Alcohol, and
Drugs
• Smoke in designated areas only.
• Do not use prescription drugs that cause
drowsiness or sleepiness.
• Do not work under the influence of any
drugs or alcohol while working in the shop.
 Shop Safety Equipment
• Fire extinguishers
– Class A: used for paper, wood, clothing, and
textiles
– Class B: used for flammable liquids such as
gasoline, oil, paint, and grease
– Class C: used for electrical fires
– Class D: used for metal and chemical fires
 Shop Safety Equipment
(con’t.)
• Safety glasses and face shields
• Eyewash fountains
• First-aid kits
• Fire blankets
• Panic buttons
 Shop Layout
• Shop efficiency
• Safety considerations
• Repair areas
• Storage areas
• Office location
• Customer seating
• Hazardous waste disposal locations
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Classifications – defined by the EPA
• Reactive
• Corrosive
• Toxic
• Ignitable