Auto-Chapter 5
when should you wear eye protection
when preforming any actions that could cause harm or endanger your eyes
List the rules that should be followed when using a lift
Ask for permission to use the lift, center the vehicle on the lift, check ceiling clearance before lifting large or tall vehicles, make sure lift catch is safely engaged
The____ is used for seminars, demos, and other tech training activities.
Classroom
Identify the potential dangers present around an automobile
Hot engine coolant, backfire through air intake, orange volt cables, high voltage hybrid batteries, rotating u-joints, spinning tires, poisonous exhaust, weight of vehicle, hot catalytic converter, hot exhaust manifold, spinning fan belts
Why is it important from a safety point of view to remember that you are surrounded by other techs in the shop
It keeps you aware and concentrated on safety to prevent injury to yourself and to others
When lifting heavy objects lift with your ___ not your ___
Legs not your body
how should you carry an air bag
Metal housing facing down and away from your body
what should you do in case of an accident?
Notify an instructor immediately
List six types of accidents that can occur in the auto shop
Physical Injuries, Fires, Explosions, Asphyxiation, Chemical Burns, Electric Shock
Describe how a vehicle should be pulled onto an alignment rack
Pulled in slowly and carefully and someone should guide the drive and help keep tires centered on the rack
A(n) ___ should be worn when working around any airborne impurities.
Respirator
always wear thick _____gloves when working with high voltage hybrid drive systems
Rubber
Most accidents which occur in the auto shop are the result of broken what?
Safety rules
A(n)____ is a small work area where a car can be parked for repairs.
Shop stall
what does an auto shop's repair area normally include?
Shop stall, lift, alignment rack, and outside work area
The___ is part of the shop area used to store shop tools, small equipment, and supplies.
Tool room
What should you look for when thinking of safety in the auto shop?
Unsafe work habits, unsafe equipment, and other potentials for accidents
when should the shop ventilation fan be turned on
anytime fumes are present in the shop
___ dust is a cancer causing agent found in brake and clutch dust
asbestos
why must you respect a running engine
because the car could accidentally get knocked into gear and injure you or your fellow technicians
The ___ on an electrical power tool prevents current from accidentally passing through your body.
Ground prong
_____ is the most dangerous and underestimated flammable in an auto shop
Gasoline
The most common type of multipurpose extinguisher is an A,B,C ___ fire extinguisher
Dry chemical
The ___ on an automobile can turn on even with the ignition key off
Electric fan
Protective gear includes
Eye protection, respirator, chemical proof apron, rubber gloves, and leather shoe
