Introduction to Workshop Safety

This presentation will explore:

Safety Clothing
Workshop Safety Hazards
Safety Data Sheets and Labels
Storage and Spills
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HAZARDS
Hazards can be divided into the four
categories
Chemical hazards
Physical hazards
Biological hazards
Ergonomic hazards
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Typical Workshop Safety Hazards

A number of accidents could
occur in a vehicle workshop:
Fires and explosions.
Asphyxiation.
Chemical burns.
Electric shocks.
Physical injuries.

Important to know what

action to take and how to
minimize accidents.

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Question 1
Which of the following is a possible cause of accidents?

A) Slippery floor

B) Chemical burns

C) Physical injury

D) Asphyxiation
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Basic Personal Protective Clothing

Personal protective clothing
helps minimize personal injury
in the event of an accident.
Basic protective clothing is:
Overalls.

Protective boots.

Latex gloves.

If not overalls, clothing must

be well fitting and of hard-
wearing material.

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Eye Protection
Eye damage can result from small
particles, sharp objects, liquids,
gases or intense light. Typical eye
protection is:
Safety glasses.
Safety (splash) goggles.
Face shield.
Welding helmet (mask).

Hazardous liquids in eyes must

be washed out with clean water
or eye wash.

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Question 2
Eyes can be damaged by intense light. Is this true or false?

Answer True or False.

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Hand Protection
Hands may be injured in a
workshop by cuts, skin damage
or chemical burns. Gloves worn
to help prevent injuries:

Latex gloves.

Rubber gloves.

Leather gloves.

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Ear and Respiratory Protection

Loud noises over long periods
can damage ears.

Ear defenders and earplugs

can protect ears.

Respiratory equipment
required during some tasks,
or breathing difficulties,
headaches, dizziness or
sickness may occur.

Dust masks and respirators

are used.

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Question 3
Ears will not be damaged by loud noises as long as they are low
frequency noises. Is this true or false?

Answer True or False.

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Lifting and Carrying

Bulky objects must be lifted and
carried correctly to prevent injury
(particularly to the back).

Ensure feet are close to object

keeping back straight.

Keep object as close to body as

possible when lifting. Lift from leg
muscles, back must be straight
all the time.

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Question 4
Which part of the body is MOST at risk from lifting objects that
are too heavy?

A) The feet

B) The legs

C) The knees

D) The back
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First Aid
Seek medical help after
an accident. First aid
station and first aid
representative available.

First aid station has minor

injury relief and eye wash.

First aid representative provides

basic assistance. Call professional
services for more serious accidents.

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Workshop Ventilation and Lighting

Workshop must be ventilated to
remove fumes.

Fans and exhaust extraction used.

Good lighting essential to see work.

Portable lamps direct light to

work areas.

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Question 5
Why should workshops be ventilated?

A) To prevent chemical burns

B) To remove moisture

C) To remove any fumes

D) To provide a constant working temperature

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Fire Extinguishers
Location and type of extinguishers must be known.

Different classes of fire extinguisher:

Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
Class E
Class F
Typical fire extinguisher types:
Water
Foam
Dry powder/chemical
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
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Question 6
How many different classes of fire extinguishers are there?

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Fire Exits and Assembly Points

Use designated fire exits to
evacuate building and meet at
assembly point.

Fire notices provide information.

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Hazardous Materials
Hazardous materials found in workshop.
Take precautions when handling.
Typical hazardous materials:
Fuel.
Battery acid (electrolyte).
Engine oil.
A/C refrigerant.
Engine coolant (antifreeze).
Brake, transmission and
power steering fluid.
Cleaning chemicals.
Paints and thinners.
Brake and clutch dust.
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Question 7
For which of the following hazardous materials would it NOT
be necessary to wear respiratory protection?

A) Engine oil

B) Paint

C) Battery acid

D) Brake and clutch dust

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Health and Safety Standards

HSE govern handling of hazardous
materials within COSHH.

Help prevent exposure to health

hazards. Employers and employees
must comply to certain standards.

Supervision of a task may be necessary.

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Material Safety Data Sheets

MSDS provides information about hazardous products.
Available in workshop.
MSDS information includes:
What the product is.
Manufacturer details.
Product ingredients.
Physical description.
Potential health hazards.
Conditions that could
increase hazard.
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Question 8
What do the initials MSDS stand for?

A) Manufacturers Safety Data Sheets

B) Material Safety Data Sheets

C) Manufacturers Standard Data Sheets

D) Material Safety Definition Sheets

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Product Warning Labels

Hazardous materials container/
packaging has product warning
label including:
What the product is.
Manufacturer details.
Hazard types.
Potential health hazards.
Protection.

Warning symbols indicate type

of hazard associated with a
material/chemical.

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Hazardous Material Health Symptoms

Hazardous material contact can cause
physical symptoms:
Breathing difficulties.
Irritation of the nose, throat
or lungs.
Discomfort/headaches.
Fatigue/weakness.
Dizziness.
Loss of consciousness.
Restricted movement.
Poor/blurred vision.

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Question 9
An employee has been working in the workshop for a while
when they stop work and sit down complaining of blurred vision
and a feeling of dizziness. What is the first action to take?

A) Check the product warning labels for any chemicals they have been using

B) Check the MSDS for any chemicals they have been using

C) Check to see if any other employees are exhibiting the same symptoms

D) Seek medical attention immediately

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Hazardous Material Storage

Check COSHH, product label
and MSDS.

Use approved storage containers,

and seal and label properly.

Check containers regularly.

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Question 10
A tin of liquid without its label is found in the workshop.
What should be done with it?

A) It should be disposed of safely

B) Find out what it is and store it with other tins of the same liquid

C) Transfer it into another tin bearing the correct label

D) Make a temporary label for it until someone can identify it

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Dealing With Spillages

Fuel leaks, oil leaks, damaged/
dropped containers etc.

Clean up immediately, wear

appropriate clothing and do
not let into drain.

Use appropriate clean-up material

and dispose of properly.

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Disposal of Workshop Waste

Used engine/transmission oils,
coolant, fluids, used oil filters,
rags and used cleaning chemical.

Properly store in sealed

and labelled containers.

Some waste can be recycled, e.g.

recovered A/C refrigerant. Other
waste must be disposed of
following strict regulations.
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Summary
You should now be aware of:

Safety Clothing

Workshop Safety Hazards

Safety Data Sheets and Labels

Storage and Spills

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