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11 <br />11 <br />CODES 01- SAFE PRACTICES — MECHANICS <br />A. Eye injuries are the most common occurrence in this industry. Wear safety glasses with <br />side shields or goggles with the designation Z-87.1 on the frame. When working with <br />Liquids, use goggles. <br />B. Wear foot protection such as steel -toed boots and head protection. Whenever a car is <br />lifted on the hydraulic hoist, parts can fall. Bump caps can shield against falling objects <br />and prevent head bumps against the undercarriage. <br />C. Wear gloves whenever possible. Mechanics routinely handle hot, sharp metal, often <br />dripping with chemicals. When handling chemicals, refer to the Material Safety Data <br />Sheet (MEDS) to determine proper hand protection. Routine handling of solvents, oil, <br />fiberglass, coolants and other irritants with bare hands can cause skin problems. <br />tool noises. <br />Fire Safety Rules <br />A. Multipurpose ABC fire extinguishers should be available throughout the shop. <br />B. For small fires use the PASS method. Pull the pin, aim, squeeze the handle and sweep at <br />the base of the fire. <br />C. Annually have the fire extinguishers serviced and checked by a certified vendor. <br />Perform monthly inspections of the fire extinguisher to ensure that units are fully <br />charged. Remove unit from service if the dial indicates, partial charge. <br />D. Gasoline is an extremely flammable liquid. Never smoke or operate anything that may <br />cause a spark (such as communicators, radios or cellular phones) dose to gasoline vapors <br />or liquid. <br />Ju=-Stal1ing Battery SahM &—les I <br />11 �"Ies with the designation Z-87.1 on the frame. Use acM <br />resistant gloves and apron. Sulfuric add is contained in the battery fluid. le-eep baking <br />soda on hand to neutralize acid spills. <br />B. Never smoke or operate anything that may cause a spark when working on a batte <br />Batteries contain hydrogen and oxygen, both flammable and explosive gases. The gas <br />may ignite and cause the battery to explode. <br />C. Use a pair of jumper cables that are rust and corrosion Eree and have no exposed <br />wires. Never use electrical tape to cover exposed wires. <br />D. Do not discard used batteries in a garbage dumpster or leave it in a parking lot. <br />Dispose properly as a hazardous waste. <br />E. Keep metal tools and jewelry away from the battery. <br />F. Never touch both terminal (+-) at the same time. <br />