Here are a few hazards that we can find in a workshop and some important safety aspects
that should always be in place.
CRUSHING
- When working on a vehicle, ensure to always use a Jack under the car to support.
- Axle stand is used to support the car incase the car comes off the jack
- Big Log to support the car incase the Jack fails
- Ramp to ensure the car remains up
FIRE
- Ensure a fire extinguisher is in a accessible area while working with electrical equipment or flammable fluids i.e petrol
- Overalls should always be worn to protect you from any fuel spill or when touching hot engines.
- Ensure that there is no electrical overload, always be aware of dangers when repairing or modifying electrical wiring.
- do not allow naked flame when working on a vehicle
SCALDING
- Ensure the engine has cooled down before removing the radiator cap
- also be aware of other fluids when the vehicle has recently been running i.e engine oil, transmission fluid or power steering fluid.
THE BATTERY
- Always wear protective clothing or eyewear when working with batteries as they contact sulphuric acid,
- Never allow a naked flame or spark caused either electrically or by tools, the battery gives of hydrogen gas which his highly flammable.
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