to know the essence and uses of safety in automotive

1. Automotive shop safety

2. PURPOSE OF AUTOMOTIVE SHOP
SAFETY
 However, repair shop owners and their staff need to
ensure the proper safety precautions and rules are
implemented and followed at all times. Safety
measures help protect employees from accidental
injuries to themselves, their co-workers, customers,
and the vehicles they are repairing.

3. How can you avoid hazards in your
automotive shop?
Keep work areas clear of clutter and
equipment. Avoid awkward positions, and
repetitive tasks, or take frequent breaks.
Learn safe lifting techniques. Follow a
recommended shift work pattern, and know
the associated hazards.

4. LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. IDENTIFY THE AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY RULES
2. IDENTIFY THE AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY PRECAUTION
3. IDENTIFY SOME PREVENTIVE MEASURE FOR MECHANIC
4. IDENTIFY SOME GOOD GENERAL SAFE WORK PRACTICES

5. 1. IDENTIFY THE AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY
RULES
Safety Rules for Automotive Repair Shops
 Being an automotive mechanic can be fun, exciting and a rewarding
career. Repair shop owners and their staff need to ensure that proper
safety precautions and rules are implemented and followed at all
times.
 There are hazards around the workshop which staff are continuously
exposed to such as dangerous chemicals and equipment, that could
cause significant impact on their health

6. Safety Requirements for Auto Repair Shop
There are many requirements every auto repair shop needs to take care
of when it comes to the safety of others;
1. Clean-Up the Spills Immediately
 Spillage of oil, transmission or radiator fluid and other liquid is
quite common in automotive repair shops. It puts you at significant
risk of slipping on the floor, therefore, to protect yourself or your
customers from falling, the spills must be cleaned up immediately
which eliminates the risk of slipping and or injury

7. 2. Sweep the Floors Regularly
 Repair shops roller doors are always open
resulting in dust particles coming in from every
direction. Combine the dust and tiny particles
or chemical residues from repaired or damaged
cars, these substances are incredibly harmful to
the people who inhale them. Therefore sweeping
and cleaning the floors must be rule
 #1 in the auto repair safety rules to keep the
workplace dust and allergen-free.

8. Safety Tips for Auto Technicians
• Wear Sturdy Work Boots
 All mechanics are instructed to wear the right size work boot which is strong and
sturdy with a steel cap toe. The work boots protect their feet in the event of tools or
parts falling down which could cause injury to their feet. The work boots must have
non-slip soles to reduce the risk of sliding, falling or slipping on the greasy surface
on the workshop floor.
• Wearing Proper Work Gloves
 Auto repair mechanics have to handle engines and other automotive parts that can
be extremely hot and cause severe burns or are extremely dirty. Thus, mechanics are
encouraged to wear proper work gloves as protection before handling hot and / or
dirty parts.

9. • Appropriate Eye Wear
 Being a mechanic, at times you are up and close to even the most minor
part that can harm you by simply blowing in your eye. Protecting your
eyes while doing any repair or service work is recommended. The use of
protective eyewear is a small price to prevent eye injury.
• Wearing Workshop Apparel
 Every mechanic is advised to wear tough but lightweight apparel while
performing their duties in the workshop. Wearing loose clothing or any
other inappropriate attire puts you at risk of ripping the clothes, spilling or
getting the shirt caught between parts or sections of the vehicle which
could result in injury to you. Shop owners must provide their mechanics
with customized apparel to suit the working conditions.

10. • Eating or Consuming Drinks must be confined to the
kitchen
 All staff in the automotive repair shop must not be allowed to consume
their meals on the workshop floor, as they can get exposed to the chemicals
used for serving & repairing vehicles. This also is not a good look for
customers so it's advisable to eat and drink within the allocated kitchen
area in the workshop.
• Dispose of the Waste Correctly
 Not only are mechanics expected to learn the safety rules within the
automotive shop but it's advisable all staff are part of the learning process
as they share the responsibility in making the right decision to handle the
correct measures of handling chemical waste. It is imperative that business
owners must lay appropriate guidelines even outside the workshop for
everyone to follow.

11. • Proper Electrical safety
It is essential to cut off the power before working on
the electrical components of a vehicle to avoid
accidental electric shock. Again you must have a
guide to safety around the automotive workshop to
protect yourself from any hazardous effects.

12. 2. IDENTIFY THE AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY
PRECAUTION
What is the importance of following safety rules and
precautions in automotive shop?
Working on vehicles in automotive shops requires safety
measures. Therefore, owners of such establishments need
to ensure that proper safety precautions are in place for
everyone's protection. Such measures protect workers and
visitors from injuries.