G0102 intro, PPE, VPE

G0102 Health & Safety, good housekeeping in motor vehicle

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PPE, VPE, Utilities, Consumables and recycling

Health & Safety laws & regulations

Workshop safety & housekeeping

Health & Safety signs, fire extinguishers

Dermatitis

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G0102 Health & Safety, good housekeeping in motor vehicle

Aims:

• Introduction to Health & Safety in the motor vehicle industry

• What is PPE, VPE and what are they used for?

G0102 Health & Safety, good housekeeping in motor vehicle

Objectives:

• Gain knowledge of Health & Safety in the motor vehicle industry

• Discover what PPE, VPE are and why they are used

What is Health & Safety?

Health & Safety in the workplace

Health & Safety At Work Act 1974

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation in Great Britain concerning workplace health and safety. It establishes the fundamental framework and authority for managing health and safety in workplaces, aiming to protect employees and the public from harm arising from work activities

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What is PPE and what does it stand for?

(P)ersonal (P)rotective (E)quipment

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garments or equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from injury or infection.

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What PPE would be worn in a garage or workshop?

PPE Gingerbread Man - Labelled diagram

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Overalls

Bump cap/Hardhat

Boots

Gloves

Safety Glasses/Goggles

Ear plugs/Defenders

Barrier cream

• ​A barrier cream is a specialized topical skincare product designed to form a protective layer over the skin, sealing in moisture while blocking out external irritants, water, and pollutants

• Barrier cream is used in the automotive industry to help prevent dermatitis

• Applied to the hands in workshops

What item of PPE is it essential to wear in order to alert others of the presence of repair or recovery operations by the roadside?

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What is VPE and what does it stand for?

(V)ehicle (P)rotection (E)quipment

Vehicle Protection Equipment (VPE) is equipment to comply with workshop best practice to protect vehicles interiors, bodywork, and paintwork from getting marked or damaged while being worked on

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What VPE is used in a garage or workshop?

​​Wing Cover

Seat Cover

Steering Wheel Cover

Floor Mat/Cover