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Auto UpkeepBasic Car Care, Maintenance, and Repair (3rd Edition)

Chapter 5Safety Around the Automobile

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Fuel for Thought

• What safety equipment is required when working on vehicles?

• How can you safely lift and support a vehicle?

• How are fire extinguishers classified?


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Objectives

• Upon completion of this chapter and activities, you will be able to:– Safely work on and around a vehicle.– Safely jack and support a vehicle.– Identify basic types of vehicle lifts.– Safely raise and lower a vehicle on an

automotive lift.– Identify types of fire extinguishers.


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Laboratory Safety• Personal Protection


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Laboratory Safety• Shop/Lab Procedures


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Laboratory Safety

• Equipment Safety


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OSHA• OSHA

– Occupational Safety and Health Administration was created in 1971 to prevent work related deaths, illnesses, and injuries.

– Go to www.osha.gov for more information.

http://www.osha.gov/


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Safety Equipment

• Eye and Face Protection– Note: Regular prescription glasses are not safety

glasses.


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Safety Equipment

• Hand Protection – protect your hands from cuts, scratches, burns, bruises, and chemicals.– Note: Do not wear

gloves around moving machinery or parts.


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Safety Equipment

• Ear Protection – wear when noise levels exceed 85 dB.


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Safety Equipment

• Know the location of the first aid kit.

• Protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens.


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Fire Extinguishers

• For a fire to exist it needs oxygen, heat, and fuel.

• Most shops use a combination A-B-C Fire Extinguisher.


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Fire Extinguishers

• A-Type


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Fire Extinguishers

• B-Type


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Fire Extinguishers

• C-Type


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Fire Extinguishers

• D-Type


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Automotive Lifts

• Inground lift


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Automotive Lifts

• Two-Column (also known as Two-Post)


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Automotive Lifts

• Four-Column (also known as a Four-Post)


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Lifting a Vehicle Safely

• Read all safety, warning, and caution labels.


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Lifting a Vehicle Safely• Always refer to the

lift manufacturers instructions for specific lifting procedures.

• Watch the “Lifting It Right” DVD for additional information.


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Using Jacks and Jack Stands


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Using Jacks and Jack Stands

• Never go under a jacked-up vehicle unless it is supported by jack stands.– Warning: Never use concrete blocks or other

inadequate devices for supporting a vehicle.


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Safety Around Airbags

• Airbags can be dangerous if deployed when working on a vehicle.

• Read all warnings and follow service manual procedures.


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Summary

• Safety in an automotive lab or shop is essential.

• Wear eye protection.• Know the location of fire extinguishers,

phone, first aid kit, and eyewash stations.• Use safety jack stands when jacking a

vehicle.• Follow all lift manufacturer safety

procedures.

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