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work practices and
procedures
CTC MAP 32 S TZAKAS
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Introduction
Safety is everyone’s responsibility
 In this lesson we will discuss safe work
practices
 Has anyone here ever been injured on the
job?
 What could have been done to prevent that
injury
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Agenda
Personal safety
 Shop safety
 Tool safety
 Housekeeping
 Fire safety
 Vehicles
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Personal safety- Clothing
Not too loose, could get caught in
machinery
 No synthetics when working with welding
equipment
 Safety boots or shoes, csa approved
 Safety gloves, impact, vibrations, sharp or
hot objects
 Latex gloves to protect skin from
chemicals
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Personal safety-Jewelry, hair
Remove rings and watches , metals are
excellent electrical conductors – shocks
burns
 Long hair- tie it up
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Personal safety-eyes
Wear safety goggles or a face sheild when
working with:
 Batteries
 Grinding or cutting metal
 Exhaust work-rust bits get in the eyes
 Working with Freon/ ac repairs
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Personal safety-eyes
Eye wash station/solution- know where it
is in your shop
 You only get one set of eyes, look after
them
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Shop safety-horseplay
Jokes, not always so funny
 Injury to others or to you
 Damage valuable equipment
 Responsibility for your actions
 Could get you fired
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Shop safety
Most accidents are caused by failure to
observe safety rules
 Know your shops safety rules and
regulations
 If none exist, make up a list
 Safety steward
 Employer / employee responsibilities
 Workers compensation, it costs us all
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Tool safety-hand tools
Pull ratchets and wrenches, don’t push
away from you.
 Use both hands to avoid injury
 Identify and replace worn and broken
sockets, screwdriver tips, worn wrenches
and ratchets
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Tool safety-hand tools
chisels
Chisels-should be maintained
 Head and point
 Worn heads, splinter fragments
 60 degree angle on points
 WEAR SAFETY GLASSES
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Tool safety-hand tools
hammers
Check handles for looseness and cracks
 Try taping up handle shaft near head to
help absorb the shock of misses
 Don’t hit them together
 Quality of tools, watch the cheep stuff
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Tool safety-hand tools
files
Use only with a handle
 No handle, use a piece of vacuum hose or
fuel line
 Keep files clean with a file card
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Tool safety-hand tools
hacksaws
Use quality blades
 Use the proper blade for the application
 Maintain blade tension
 Clamp work in a vise
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Tool safety-hand tools
Pullers Hydraulic presses
Lubricate puller threads and other moving
parts
 Use hydraulic presses or portapower units
in a safe manner, high pressures can cause
injury
 Secure the work or cover with heavy rags
or sheild
 Get training on the equipment
 Wear safety glasses
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Tool safety-power tools
electric
Use with proper grounded 3 prong plug
 Use only correct extension cords that are in
good condition
 Double insulated tools-csa approved
 Use for the purpose they were intended for
follow manufactures directions
 Wear safety glasses
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Tool safety-power tools
air
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Maintain air lines- broken lines act like a whip
Air ratchet lock up- torque- watch hands
Running air gun for removeing bolts in tight
areas can jam hand between gun and vehicle
frame/body
Do not use air blower to clean your hands/body
Never spin a wheel bearing with the blower- it
can lock up and you could lose your finger
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Shop Housekeeping
Keep floors clean and dry – no grease, oil
or water
 Use floor dry that is not clay based if
possible – dust is a carcinogen.
 Do not use sawdust – fire hazard
 Clear pathways for escape (in case of fire)
limit clutter
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Shop Housekeeping
Keep benches clean and anchored to the
floor
 Maintain vise screw oil and make sure
jaws are kept tight
 Oily rags should be kept in a fireproof
container
 Know where the fire extinguishers are and
have them serviced as per requirements
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Vehicle jacking and hoists
Use safety stands – ALWAYS
 Know the correct way – or ask how
 Maintain equipment, annual hoist
inspection is mandatory
 If a car starts to fall – let go and run
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Fire Safety
Question- if you discover a fire?
 Where is the closest exit
 Where is the fire alarm
 Should we call the fire department- yes
 Do I know how to operate the fire
extinguisher
 How fast can I run
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Working with batteries
Batteries contain sulphuric acid/ protect
your skin and eyes
 Wear safety glasses
 Hydrogen gas is given off when batteries
are charged or discharged-hydrogen is
explosive
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Vehicles
Don’t assume brakes and steering are good
 Chalk on windows-no brakes, no start, est..
 When driving car- put down the drivers
window so you can hear warnings
 Turn off the radio
 Listen for noises
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vehicles
Get help with large vehicles
 Don’t let customers drive cars into the
shop
 Never stand in front of or behind a moving
vehicle being brought in
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Carbon monoxide
Poisoning-symptoms
 Headaches
 Chest tightness
 Tiredness
 Nausea
 Vomiting
 Have proper ventilation
 Use exhaust extractors all year long
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