Automotive Safety - day 1

What is an example of a hazard you will find in an automotive shop?

• Chemical Exposure

• Ergonomic

• Slip/trip/fall

• All of these and more!

How can you reduce the danger of daily chemical exposure to your skin?

• Wear rubber gloves

• Wear a raincoat

• Respirator

• Safety glasses

What PPE reduces the risk of damage to your eyes, and should be worn when using hammers, aerosols, power tools, etc?

• Safety glasses

• Face shield

• Welding helmet

• Gloves

Improper lifting of a vehicle can result in:

• Expensive repair bills

• Extreme embarrassment

• Severe injury and death

• All of the above

It is important to make efforts to dry floors in winter or wet weather because water on the floor can cause:

• Electrocution hazards

• Slippery floors

• Attracts birds

• Both A & B

Only open one toolbox drawer at a time because:

• The lock mechanism can be damaged

• Excessive weight transfer can cause the box to fall over

• To maintain security from theft

• To avoid wearing out the drawer slides

Name 3 hazards in this photo

You can be fined $20,000 for safety violations by the province of Saskatchewan

• TRUE

• FALSE

After lifting a car with a jack, place it on ____________prior to starting work

• Wood blocks

• Concrete blocks

• Jack stands

• A second jack

The most important aspect of any shop's daily activity is:

• Profitability

• Safety

• Efficiency

• Friendliness