Auto Shop Safety Training Guide Safe Working Environment Awareness Program Training Series

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1 Auto Shop Safety Training Guide Safe Working Environment Awareness Program Training Series Department of Safety & Risk Management REV

2 Auto Shop Safety Training Guide The intent of this safety training guide is to provide a general overview of Auto Shop safe work practices. Department of Safety & Risk Management 2

3 Auto Shop Safety Training Guide Hazard Management Overview It is the policy of California State University Maritime Academy, that accident prevention shall be considered the primary importance in all phases of operation and administration. It is Cal Maritime, intent to comply with the various local, state and federal regulations and to provide a safe and healthful working environment for its employees. Department of Safety & Risk Management 3

4 The Law OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Right To Know Law Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) MSDS Book-readily available-not locked up Training Chemical handling, spill control, storage, signage, emergency procedures, flash points, fire extinguishing, compatibility, First aid. Department of Safety & Risk Management 4

5 Environmental Protection Act (EPA) Governs all Environmental concerns Waste oil, antifreeze, Refrigerant R12 and R134a, chemicals handling and disposal, waste oil filters. HAZMAT training Clean Air Act of 1990-exhaust emissions and chemical purging into the atmosphere. R12 now illegal to produce Department of Safety & Risk Management 5

6 Solano County The Solano County Department of Resource Management, Environmental Health Services Division is the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) for all cities and unincorporated areas within Solano County. The legislation that developed the CUPA was created by the State Legislature to minimize the number of inspections and different fees for businesses that use hazardous materials and dispose of hazardous wastes see Hazardous Materials Section Overview. The laws and regulations pertaining to the use and disposal of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes are in the California Health and Safety Code, Chapters 6.5, 6.67, 6.7, 6.75, 6.95,& 6.11 and the California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Title 22, Title 23, & Title 27 found at Health and Safety Code and California Code of Regulations. Businesses that handle quantities of hazardous materials/ hazardous waste greater than or equal to 55 gallons of liquid, 500 pounds of solids or 200 cubic feet of a compressed gas at any time. Department of Safety & Risk Management 6

7 Accidents in the Shop Most are preventable with safe work habits. Millions of non-fatal work related injuries every year costing billions in insurance, lost productivity, and workman's compensation payments. Three out of five workers suffering eye injuries that occur in the work place were not wearing safety rated eye protection. Use of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) Department of Safety & Risk Management 7

8 Shop Familiarization Know where to go and Know what to do Familiarize yourself with the safety equipment in the shop Know the location of the telephones, fire extinguishers, emergency exits, fire alarm controls, emergency cutoff switches, and shop first aid kits. Familiarize yourself with the location of all emergency and first aid procedures. Department of Safety & Risk Management 8

9 Hazard Communications Hazard Management: Your Right to Know- Chemicals in the Workplace Globally Harmonized System (GHS) RIGHT TO KNOW MSDS TO SDS WHY GHS? To create a common and coherent approach to defining and classifying hazards, and communicating information on labels and safety data sheets. Department of Safety & Risk Management 9

10 Accidents in the Shop UNSAFE ACTS cause 4 times as many accidents & injuries as UNSAFE CONDITIONS. CAUSES OF MACHINE ACCIDENTS Reaching in to clear equipment Not using Lockout/Tagout Unauthorized persons doing maintenance or using the machines Missing or loose machine guards Prevent Contact prevent worker s body or clothing from contacting hazardous moving parts Secure firmly secured to machine and not easily removed Protect from falling objects ensure that no objects can fall into moving parts REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFEGUARDS Create no new hazards must not have shear points, jagged edges or unfinished surfaces Create no interference must not prevent worker from performing the job quickly and comfortably Allow safe lubrication if possible, be able to lubricate the machine without removing the safeguards DO NOT Do not remove guards, unless the machine is locked and tagged out. Report guard problems. Do not operate equipment unless guard is in place. Department of Safety & Risk Management 10

11 Hand/Power Tool Use Hazard Management: Caught in Between, Cuts, Lacerations, Struck By Check the tool regularly for wear and damage Use the correct tool for the job Keep the tool clean and in good condition Keep hands clear from moving parts Use appropriate PPE and other safety equipment Department of Safety & Risk Management 11

12 Eye Protection Must wear safety glasses at ALL times in the shop When grinding with the pedestal grinder or hand grinder, you must wear a full face shield-safety GLASSES ARE NOT ENOUGH! Gas (Oxy-Acetylene) welding, cutting, or brazing requires a shade 5 lens in welding goggles. Electrical welding (M.I.G., T.I.G, ARC, Heli-Arc) requires a shade 10 lens and a full welding helmet. Eye burning from excessive bright light is called IRRADIATION PPE is used in conjunction with Safe Work Practices, not as a substitution Department of Safety & Risk Management 12

13 Hand/Skin Protection Rubberized or Nitrile Gloves must be used when working with chemicals and the parts washer. Use leather gloves when grinding and welding. Use leather gloves when lifting heavy engine parts or transmissions. Leather apron when welding Rubberized apron when using the parts washer. PPE is used in conjunction with Safe Work Practices, not as a substitution Department of Safety & Risk Management 13

14 Hearing Protection When grinding, hammering, or using loud equipment-use hearing protection. Ear Plugs Ear Muffs Banded plugs PPE is used in conjunction with Safe Work Practices, not as a substitution Department of Safety & Risk Management 14

15 Respiratory Protection When working with chemicals that give off fumes, extended time around gasoline, working on brakes or clutches that may contain asbestos, power sanding, and when using the parts washer for extended periods-use a respirator or dust mask as required. Dust Particulate mask Vapor Respirator PPE is used in conjunction with Safe Work Practices, not as a substitution NIOSH approved for at least 95 percent filtration efficiency against certain non-oil based particle The disposable P100 particulate respirator helps provide comfortable, reliable worker respiratory protection for certain oil and non-oil based particles Department of Safety & Risk Management 15

16 Jewelry, Clothing and Shoes No Jewelry (except small stud earrings) are allowed. Clothing must be fitted and not hang down or off the body. No sleeveless shirts No shorts No holes No hats No open toe shoes No sandals or flip-flops Work style shoes preferred Leave shop clothes in your locker PPE is used in conjunction with Safe Work Practices, not as a substitution Department of Safety & Risk Management 16

17 Compressed Air Compressed air injuries include; eye, skin, respiratory and bloodstream embolisms. Fine jet stream of compressed air at approximately 90 to 150 pounds per square inch (PSI) or more. DO NOT use to clean you clothing or skin. DO NOT use on brakes or clutches. Department of Safety & Risk Management 17

18 Carcinogens Cancer causing agents. Chronic health problem (can take many repeated exposures to develop). Can be absorbed through the skin, inhaled, or ingested. Associated with kidney and liver damage Asbestos Mineral Spirits Gasoline Diesel Fuel Lacquer Thinner Department of Safety & Risk Management 18

19 Lifting Heavy Objects Bend at the knees not at the waist Straight Back Feet as close as possible to the object Lift with your legs, not your back Move your feet Get help if over 50 pounds. Turn on lights before you enter an area! Don t carry a load that blocks your vision! Department of Safety & Risk Management 19

20 Spills SPILL RESPONSE: STOP the SPILL, WARN Others, Isolate the Area, Minimize Your Exposure Area Response Team Warn Others Notify Secure If Safe, attend to injured person. Control Spill Use spill kits. Clean Learn Post incident investigation. How did the system fail UNCONTAINED SPILL: CALL CMPD EMERGENCY DISPATCH OR 911 Activate EMS by calling CSUMPD immediately from a remote location If safe to do so, Attend to injured persons, and remove them from exposure Secure Area, Shut doors to the area and alert those in the vicinity to do the same Alert people in the immediate area to evacuate. If necessary pull fire alarm Provide communication assistance to arriving emergency personnel SRM or designate will notify applicable Local and State regulatory authorities Department of Safety & Risk Management 20

21 Spills Must be cleaned up immediately Do NOT leave unguarded Do not push out of the door or down the drains Do not mix fluids Antifreeze (Ethyl Glycol) is water soluble and can end up in wastewater plants, the aqua fir, or the water tables. Waste oil can also seep into the storm drains If you spill some antifreeze, clean it up immediately. Dogs, cats and other animals are attracted by the sweet smell. They cannot taste it and will die. Department of Safety & Risk Management 21

22 Vehicle Jacks Jack the vehicle making sure the jack saddle is in contact with the frame or lifting point. Place jack stands at equal heights under the frame or lifting points. Let the jack down slowly until the vehicle is resting on the stands. When finished, lift the vehicle off of the jack stands. Use 2 hands on the jack stand to let it down. Insure that nothing or no one was left under the vehicle. Give the Clear signal very loudly. Let the vehicle down slowly. Department of Safety & Risk Management 22

23 Electrical Safety Approximately 4,000 injuries occur from extension cord accidents; half of which involve fractures and sprains from misplaced cords around the work area. Approximately 3,330 construction site fires originate from extension cords resulting in 50 deaths and 300+ injuries. These fires are frequently caused by short circuits, overloading, damaged cords and/or misuse of cords. ALWAYS: Use extension cords properly and for their intended use. Follow the Manufacturer s recommendations. Inspect all extension cords DAILY. If a cord is damaged in ANY way; get in out of service and destroy it. Store properly and do not misuse any extension cord. Department of Safety & Risk Management 23

24 Electrical Safety Only Properly Grounded. DO NOT remove the ground prong. A ground fault will be very hazardous. Clamp your work in a vise- do not hold it in your hand. Disconnect your tool when not in use. Keep electrical cords away from sharp edges, chemicals, and oils Department of Safety & Risk Management 24

25 Fire Prevention Avoid tasks that create sparks around flammable liquids or gases No heat or sparks near the fuel system Avoid creating sparks and open flames near fuel leaks DO NOT store any more than 5 gallons of fuel Use only approved safety containers for storing chemicals and fuels Immediately wipe up all fuel and chemical spills, especially flammable ones. Department of Safety & Risk Management 25

26 Fire Prevention Spontaneous Combustion When something reaches its flashpoint, it will begin to burn WITHOUT an ignition source or spark. Oily, chemical soaked rags Fire proof container with tight fitting automatic lid. Department of Safety & Risk Management 26

27 Fire Extinguishers Class A - Wood, paper, cardboard Class B - Chemical, Grease, Oil, Gasoline Class C - Electrical Class D - Flammable Metals Several combination extinguishers We have class ABC in the shop Department of Safety & Risk Management 27

28 First Aid If another student is injured or is unconscious DO NOT attempt to move the student DO NOT ATTEMPT FIRST AID Call for the instructor immediately Stay Calm-panic will give us another emergency All students not involved go to your desk in the classroom and stay quiet. Help keep other students calm If the instructor is unconscious: Go out the classroom door and get help from another teacher Dial (Follow the procedure on the yellow emergency signs) Department of Safety & Risk Management 28

29 Exhaust Gases CO-Carbon Monoxide-colorless, odorless, and extremely deadly CO2-Carbon Dioxide-what we exhale NOx-Oxides of Nitrogen-Ozone depleting HC-Hydrocarbons-Unburned fuels-rotten egg smell when high O2-Oxygen-what we breathe Department of Safety & Risk Management 29

30 Waste Storage Waste oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, and brake fluid goes in the waste oil drum- it is clearly marked. Waste anti-freeze and water goes in the waste anti-freeze drum-clearly marked. Waste chemicals must be stored in their original container and disposed of professionally. Department of Safety & Risk Management 30

31 Battery Safety Car batteries contain Electrolyte Sulfuric Acid-Caustic (will burn your skin on contact) Distilled Water-(No minerals or foreign particles) The process of charging and discharging in a battery causes the electrolyte to create Hydrogen gas. Highly flammable and explosive if in concentrations. No spark, open flames, or heat sources around batteries. Department of Safety & Risk Management 31

32 Safe Battery Service When removing or reinstalling a battery To prevent sparks which could ignite the hydrogen around the battery Disconnect the negative FIRST Reconnect the negative LAST Department of Safety & Risk Management 32

33 Jump Starting a Car Pull the cars together Stretch out your cables so the ends do NOT touch 1. Connect positive cable (red) to the live car s positive post on the battery (+) 2. Connect the other end of the positive cable to the dead car s positive post on the battery (+) 3. Connect the negative cable (black) to the live car s negative post on the battery (-) 4. Make the last negative connection (black) (-) on the dead car s ground (clean, unpainted, non-moving, metal part as far away from the battery as possible. Department of Safety & Risk Management 33

34 Battery Charger Safety When charging a battery with a charger Make sure the charger is unplugged and the switches are OFF Connect the red-positive cable to the battery (+) post. Connect the black-negative cable to the battery (-) post. Plug in the charger Turn the charger on to the correct charge rate, amperage, and timer setting Department of Safety & Risk Management 34

35 Safety Responsibility Be Pro Active: Dedication to Safety Come prepared to work safely Appropriate dress Long hair tied up Safety glasses on when in the shop Keep your hands, sleeves, pant legs and hair away from rotating engine parts and rotating equipment. Belts Fans Drill Chucks Lathe Shafts Safety Culture Excellence CADET Department of Safety & Risk Management 35

36 Auto Shop Safety Safety Culture Excellence Together Everyone Achieves More THANK YOU! Department of Safety & Risk Management 36