Health and safety in the shop or garage
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[[Image:wood_jointer_vs_finger.jpg|thumbnail|right|350px|A finger severed in a wood jointer. ''Do you have a photo of a garage/shop injury? Please [[Special:Upload | upload it to the wiki]].'']] | [[Image:wood_jointer_vs_finger.jpg|thumbnail|right|350px|A finger severed in a wood jointer. ''Do you have a photo of a garage/shop injury? Please [[Special:Upload | upload it to the wiki]].'']] | ||
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
{{warning|Safety is overlooked by many. The first rule of safety: Pay attention to what you're doing. Many accidents and injuries are caused by lack of attention to what is going on!}} | {{warning|Safety is overlooked by many. The first rule of safety: Pay attention to what you're doing. Many accidents and injuries are caused by lack of attention to what is going on!}} | ||
| − | + | Do not wear jewelry when working on vehicles they can conduct electricity get snagged on rotating part, may end up having finger ripped off and just the bone left in place. Seen it happen | |
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== Eye protection== | == Eye protection== | ||
Corrective glasses and sunglasses are not an acceptable substitute for safety glasses. If wearing corrective glasses, then wear safety glasses designed to fit around them, or invest in a pair of prescription safety glasses. | Corrective glasses and sunglasses are not an acceptable substitute for safety glasses. If wearing corrective glasses, then wear safety glasses designed to fit around them, or invest in a pair of prescription safety glasses. | ||
Standard safety glasses can be equipped with side shields, cups, or tinted lenses to offer additional protection. | Standard safety glasses can be equipped with side shields, cups, or tinted lenses to offer additional protection. | ||
| − | In | + | In the United States, the national government standard for eye protection is ANSI Z-87.1 Make sure your safety glasses carry this designation. |
Face shields and helmets are not in themselves protective eyewear. But, they are frequently used in conjunction with eye protectors. When grinding or when exposed to chemicals, use a full face shield over safety glasses or goggles. | Face shields and helmets are not in themselves protective eyewear. But, they are frequently used in conjunction with eye protectors. When grinding or when exposed to chemicals, use a full face shield over safety glasses or goggles. | ||
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===External resources=== | ===External resources=== | ||
| − | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.mteevanhire.co.uk/vibration-safety-guide/ Vibration safety guide] -- includes vibration ratings for numerous tools. |
*[http://www.dewalt.co.uk/vibration/ DeWalt vibration measurement, calculator, and legislation] | *[http://www.dewalt.co.uk/vibration/ DeWalt vibration measurement, calculator, and legislation] | ||
*[http://www.reactec.com/ Reactec personal vibration measurement tools and solutions] | *[http://www.reactec.com/ Reactec personal vibration measurement tools and solutions] | ||
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It is important to use the right lifting gear for the job. Though this has been done more times than can be counted, using a 3/8" grade 3 bolt and a chain is '''not''' the safe way to move heavy items like an engine! Instead, use some sort of lifting fixture to lift the engine. Using lifting eyes or fixtures like those found on a factory installed engine works well. Combined with a high quality chain with hooks on each end, this will provide a much more secure way of lifting or transporting an engine. | It is important to use the right lifting gear for the job. Though this has been done more times than can be counted, using a 3/8" grade 3 bolt and a chain is '''not''' the safe way to move heavy items like an engine! Instead, use some sort of lifting fixture to lift the engine. Using lifting eyes or fixtures like those found on a factory installed engine works well. Combined with a high quality chain with hooks on each end, this will provide a much more secure way of lifting or transporting an engine. | ||
| − | Other heavy or awkward objects like axles or automotive bodies should be moved with high quality nylon (or even kevlar) straps that are free from cuts, frays, or tears. | + | Other heavy or awkward objects like axles or automotive bodies should be moved with high quality nylon (or even kevlar) straps that are free from cuts, frays, or tears. In order to prevent damage to the straps and possible loss or damage to the load, do not wrap the straps around sharp objects or edges. If wrapping around sharp edges cannot be avoided, then place a layer (or several layers) of material such as heavy cloth or canvas between the strap and the item being lifted. |
===Jacking and jackstands=== | ===Jacking and jackstands=== | ||
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*[http://www.hotrodders.com/kb/jacks-lifts-dollies-stands Jacks, Lifts, Dollies, and Stands] | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/kb/jacks-lifts-dollies-stands Jacks, Lifts, Dollies, and Stands] | ||
*[http://www.hyjacks.com/H7.HTM Jack basics] | *[http://www.hyjacks.com/H7.HTM Jack basics] | ||
| + | *[[Hydraulic jacks]] | ||
==Ladders and climbing== | ==Ladders and climbing== | ||
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[[Category:Safety]] | [[Category:Safety]] | ||
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