AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE & REPAIR SAFETY RULES
GENERAL
HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
GENERAL
CHEMICAL INVENTORY
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
TRAINING AND DOCUMENTATION
LABELING
Repair Shop Rules
Hydraulic Jacks
Automotive Lifts
Abrasive Grinders
Air Compressors
Driving
Hand Tools & Equipment
Portable Power Operated Tools & Equipment
Welding, Cutting & Brazing
GENERAL
1. Report all unsafe conditions and equipment immediately to management or the safety person.
2. Report all accidents and injuries/illnesses immediately to management.
3. Any employee known or suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, will not be allowed to continue work while in that condition.
4. Practical jokes, horseplay, or any activity that may endanger the health or well-being of any employee, or the work operation, are strictly forbidden.
5. All exit doors shall remain unblocked and unlocked during duty hours.
6. In the event of a fire, sound an alarm and evacuate. All employees hearing the fire alarm shall evacuate the building and gather at the designated location.
7. Only trained employees may attempt to extinguish any fire.
8. Stairways shall be kept free from slip & trip hazards and any combustibles.
9. Fire extinguishers shall be kept free from any materials that block access to them.
10. Work areas should be kept free from debris and clutter as it accumulates.
11. All spills shall be cleaned up promptly.
12. Aisles shall be kept clear at all times.
13. Lifting procedures:
A. Plan the move before lifting...clear the path of obstructions, etc.
B. Squat down close to the load by bending the knees.
C. Test the load for weight, balance, etc. If too heavy or awkward, get assistance.
D. Keep the load close and centered to your body and your back erect.
E. Get a firm grip on the load, using handles when possible. Wear gloves when lifting items with sharp edges, etc.
F. Tighten your stomach muscles!
G. Lift smoothly with your legs, don’t jerk the load.
H. If you must turn with a load, pivot your feet, dont twist at the waist.
I. Lower the load by bending the knees.
HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
GENERAL
The purpose of the Hazard Communication program is to inform all employees as to their legal rights under the rules of OSHA, to meet the training and documentation requirements under that act, and to meet the objectives of «Company» in providing the safest possible work environment for our employees.
The Hazard Communication program consists of these major categories and must be available upon request:
- Written Program and Chemical Inventory
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- Labeling System
- Employee Training
CHEMICAL INVENTORY
The following is an inventory of hazardous chemicals known to be present in this company’s operations:
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
The intention of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) are to outline the characteristics, potential exposures and precautions associated with hazardous materials used and is the responsibility of the manufacturer to determine such.
It is the responsibility of the purchasing agent or person(s) ordering materials to request the material safety data sheets for ALL items ordered at ALL times. These MSDSs must be provided by the vendor or manufacturer either prior to receiving materials or to be included with the shipment.
If MSDSs are sent to the job site, it is the responsibility of the recipient to see that the Safety Coordinator receives a copy. However, if they have not been received, the recipient is to notify the Safety Coordinator who will then request them from the vendor or manufacturer.
Each facility will have MSDSs for all hazardous chemicals used in that facility and must be available upon request to employees, contractors, medical providers, federal agencies, and others.
TRAINING AND DOCUMENTATION
All employees must be trained and knowledgeable with the Hazard Communication program. The training may be done individually or with group sessions. Training must be documented.
Hazard Communication training must include:
- Details of this company’s Hazard Communication program
- How to locate, read, and understand MSDSs
- A review of hazardous materials commonly used and their associated hazards
- Measures to take to be protected from these hazards
- Detection of released chemicals and actions to take
LABELING
Labels are designed to provide warning information to employees and others concerning the hazards of chemicals such as health, fire, and reactivity. Therefore, it is important that no hazardous chemicals are placed in an improperly labeled container.
All containers are to be labeled, except those intended for immediate use, and all manufacturer labels will be left on the containers. The labels must be legible and in English.
At a minimum, each label should contain the following:
- Identification of the material in the container
- Appropriate hazard warnings
Labels should be checked while conducting job site inspections and any that are illegible, missing, or incomplete should be replaced.
The Supervisor will strive to ensure that all hazardous chemicals on the job site are properly labeled and will refer to the corresponding MSDS to verify label information for portable containers, illegible, missing, or incomplete labels by obtaining a label from the manufacturer or using the NFPA “Fire Diamond” labeling system.
Repair Shop Rules
1. Wear safety eyewear when working in the shop area.
2. When shop bay doors are closed, use a flexible exhaust hose to vent engine exhaust outside.
3. When handling hot automotive parts, wear leather gloves or use heat resistant pads.
4. Dump gasoline or other liquid chemical waste into approved containers labeled Flammable Waste.
5. Compressed air used for cleaning purposes shall not exceed 30 psi. Wear eye protection.
6. When lifting batteries or other heavy objects from engine compartment:
a. Press thighs against fender to brace your body
b. Grasp the object firmly with both hands
c. Keep your back as erect as possible and the load as close as possible, with elbows close to your body.
d. Turn your body by pivoting feet, don’t twist at the waist.
e. Lower the object to work bench, etc., by bending legs not the back.
7. When examining under the dash, use an inspection mirror. Avoid twisting and awkward postures when trying to view under the dash.
8. Before running engine for analysis or other reason, set parking brake and chock vehicle.
9. Let engines cool and cover radiator cap with a shop rag before removing cap.
10. Keep hands and tools away from belts and fan blades while engine is running.
Hydraulic Jacks
1. Set the grooves of jack head under the vehicle so the frame rests along the grooves.
2. Never exceed the rating capacity of the jack. Know the rating capacity!
3. Chock vehicle wheels before raising it with the jack.
4. Clear all tools, equipment, etc., before lowering vehicle.
Automotive Lifts
- Remove all tools, cords, hoses, trash and any other debris from the lift area and wipe up all grease and oil spills before driving a car or truck into the service bay.
- Position the lift arms, adapters and supports to the center of the lift out of the way of the car's tires before driving the vehicle into the service bay.
- Do not stand in front of a vehicle being driven into the service bay.
- Do not use any lift that has cracked contact pads, cracked lift arms or any other visible damage.
- Do not use wood or concrete blocks as a substitute for an extender.
- Use wheel blocks to chock the wheels of any vehicle on a runway lift while the vehicle is on the lift.
- Do not leave the controls unattended while the lift is in motion.
- Do not block or "tie open" the lift's control while the lift is in motion.
- Do not use the engine or transmission supports or stands as a substitiute for jack stands.
- If the vehicle begins to slip off of the lift, run in the opposite direction of the fall, but not toward a wall or work bench that might trap you between the object and the vehicle.
- Before you lower the vehicle, remove tool trays, jack, engine and transmission stands, and any other obstructions from under the vehicle.
- Before removing the vehicle from the service bay, position lift arms and supports to the center of the lift away from the wheels of the vehicles.
- Do not "tie down" or override the air or control valves of the lift.
- Do not raise vehicle with anyone inside it.
- When raising a vehicle, use the following procedure:
- Use the lift to raise the vehicle about one foot off the ground, then moderately push the rear or front bumper of the vehicle to ensure that the vehicle frame is stably mounted on the lift support's contact pads.
- If the frame of the vehicle is not firmly touching a support contact pad, or is slipping, immediately lower the vehicle and start over.
- Once the vehicle is secure on the lift, lift the vehicle to the desired work height and visually check those contact points for misalignment before going under the vehicle.
- As you raise the vehicle, you will hear a "clicking" noise which indicates that the lift's locking device is engaging. If you do not hear the "clicking" noise, stop the lift, fully lower the vehicle and use another lift. Place an "Out of Service" tag on the control switch of the damaged lift and do not use it.
- If you will be working under a lift that will be positioned at a point below where the lift's locking device engages, place four jackstands under the vehicle's frame or suspension for additional support before working under the vehicle.
- Wear safety goggles when working underneath vehicles.
Abrasive Grinders
- All bench and pedestal grinders should be permanently mounted.
- Always wear eye protection when operating a grinder, or in the vicinity, of grinding work.
- Do not operate a grinder that is missing tongue guards or tool rests.
- Do not use grinding wheels that are chipped, cracked or deeply grooved.
- Always ring test any new grinding wheel before installation.
- If a grinding wheel wobbles, discard it.
- Adjust tool rests to 1/8th inch from wheel and tongue guard to 1/4 inch.
- Never try to stop a rotating wheel with your hand. Never.
9. Never clamp a portable grinder in a vise to use as a bench grinder.
10. If the grinding operation produces quantities of dust, wear a respirator.
11. Flammables shall be kept clear of grinding operations that produce sparks, etc.
12. Keep standing, walking areas free of accumulated debris, scraps, etc.
Air Compressors
1. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for care and maintenance procedures & intervals.
2. Always bleed the system before performing any maintenance on the pressure components.
3. Signs shall be posted warning of the automatic starting feature of the compressor.
4. Compressed air used for cleaning purposes shall be reduced to 30 psi or less.
5. V-belts and moving parts shall be guarded to prevent employee injury.
6. Eye protection shall be worn when cleaning with compressed air.
Driving
1. Employees who drive as part of their job shall:
a. Obey all federal, state, and local laws/requirements.
b. Wear a fastened safety restraint (seat belt and/or shoulder harness).
c. Never carry passengers except for authorized employees.
d. Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol is strictly prohibited.
e. Company vehicles will receive a pre-trip inspection before being operated.
f. Employees shall notify management immediately when they receive a traffic citation or have driving privileges suspended.
Hand Tools & Equipment
1. Keep all cutting tools sharp.
2. Never attempt to catch a falling sharp tool. Let it fall.
3. Chisels with mushroomed heads shall be ground down or taken out of service.
4. When chiseling, cutting, grinding, sanding, or, when any eye hazards are present, eye protection shall be worn.
5. Do not carry sharp or pointed tools like screwdrivers, chisels, files, etc. in your pocket.
6. Do not use hand or power tools if your hands are wet, oily or greasy.
7. Use the correct tool for the job. i.e. don’t try to pull nails with pliers, get a claw hammer.
8. Do not use a screwdriver as a chisel or punch.
9. Do not put your hand/fingers near the blade of a screwdriver when tightening a screw.
10. Do not use wrenches that are bent, cracked or have loose or broken handles.
Portable Power Operated Tools & Equipment
1. Do not use tools & equipment, which you are not trained or authorized to use.
2. Electrical power tools shall be double-insulated or grounded type.
3. Do not operate electrical tools when your hands are wet or when standing on a wet floor.
4. Never lift or carry electrical tools by the cord.
5. Power tools with continuous-on power switches shall be removed from service.
6. Tools with cut, frayed, or exposed wires shall be repaired or taken out of service.
7. Never useextension cords or other 3-prong power equipment that are missing the ground prong.
8. Unplug powered equipment/tools before performing maintenance or service work.
9. Never disengage or override any safety guards or features on powered equipment.
10. Always disconnect pneumatic tools from the air-line before making adjustments or repairs.
Welding, Cutting & Brazing
1. Only trained & authorized employees shall use welding, cutting & brazing equipment.
2. Keep all cylinders away from heat sources.
3. Cylinders shall be stored away from objects that may strike them, with the valve-end up, with
valve covers attached, and secured to a wall.
4. Always mark empty cylinders, close valves and place valve covers on cylinders.
5. Never crack a fuel-gas cylinder valve near a source of ignition.
6. When welding, wear a welding helmet with appropriate filters, welding gloves, long sleeve shirt, long pants with cuffs outside the boots and an apron.
7. Stand to one side of regulator when opening valve.
8. Ignite torches with friction lighters only. No matches or lighters.
9. Never apply or expose oil or grease to oxygen fittings, torches, hoses, etc.
Safety Rule Acknowledgement Form
GENERAL
HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
GENERAL
CHEMICAL INVENTORY
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
TRAINING AND DOCUMENTATION
LABELING
Repair Shop Rules
Hydraulic Jacks
Automotive Lifts
Abrasive Grinders
Air Compressors
Driving
Hand Tools & Equipment
Portable Power Operated Tools & Equipment
Welding, Cutting & Brazing
I have read, understand, and agree, as a condition of employment, to abide by these safety rules and procedures. I also understand that, by law,violation of any rules and procedures may result in a 50% reduction in any workers compensation benefits due me.
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