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SAFETY
Topic Started: May 8 2010, 04:57 AM (1,424 Views)
Murf 59
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Hi guys, I have been thinking about this for sometimenow. On our little home here there are a lot of mechanic's and tech's. We have worked on car's of our lives. And for the most part work safely. But this is a self help site. When we offer advise, we can see the safety steps, and procedure's and the PPE we need to wear and use. But alot of the people here don't know. When one of the mech's or tech's suggest something. ALWAYS use your saftey gear. Always! We don't want any of our friends here hurt because they do not know the time tested rules.
If you jack up a car, use a good jack.
When working under a car, use jack stands. Everytime.
If you are need to put your hands where there are moving parts. Disconnect the battery.
When you jack up a car. Do it on flat ground. And once up. Block the wheels so it can't roll.
When grinding on parts, use safety glass's. If your using the torch. Use dark cutting glasses.
Never test a battery to see if its hot, but jumping a wire or wrench between the post's. They can blow up like a bomb. NO BS
Never light a cigarette off the torch. Use a lighter or matches
If you are working on rotational masses. Like flywheels, clutches, vibration dampners, etc use loctite. They can come off really hurt someone.
There are so many. I am really tired right now. But will add to this later. I am sure some of our other mechanic friends will have plenty to add too. When working on car's always be very carefull. You can wind up hurt in just an instant. If you have a question about safety ask one of the mechanics. Don't get hurt. There are no short cuts. Think Safety. BE SAFE :deal You don't want to be this guy :smackface
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Memphis metro


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This is a great thread and topic. People, do not compromise saftey for getting the job done quickly. Saftey is Job one! All the body is important to protect, for sure take care of your eyes and ears. Wear hearing protection as well as eye protection when working around loud noise. If you are wondering should I do this, its worth taking a step back and thinking some more about it. When doing brake jobs, take care not to breath the dust particles and where a mask. Use a can of brake cleaner and do not blow them off with air. Always be careful working on fuel related issues and relieve fuel pressures on todays fuel injected engines. Many a house has caught fire from someone working on fuel issues under their carports. When running a engine always have good ventilation, carbon monoxide is a killer! I am sure as this thread moves along there will be many more important things worth mentioning. Some may say it repetitious, but repeating things helps it stick in your mind and when you get in the middle of it those things have a way of comming back to our rememberance.








In the safety groove!
Edited by Memphis metro, May 8 2010, 11:01 AM.
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nerys
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Grr

I think of it this way. Taking short cuts to get the job done faster by 2 minutes can result in you getting hurt and now the job will take days or weeks longer as you heal.


IF you heal.
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Murf 59
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enginedoctorgeo
May 8 2010, 07:49 AM
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This is a great thread and topic. People, do not compromise saftey for getting the job done quickly. Saftey is Job one! All the body is important to protect, for sure take care of your eyes and ears. Wear hearing protection as well as eye protection when working around loud noise. If you are wondering should I do this, its worth taking a step back and thinking some more about it. When doing brake jobs, take care not to breath the dust particles and where a mask. Use a can of brake cleaner and do not blow them off with air. Always be careful working on fuel related issues and relieve fuel pressures on todays fuel injected engines. Many a house has caught fire from someone working on fuel issues under their carports. When running a engine always have good ventilation, carbon monoxide is a killer! I am sure as this thread moves along there will be many more important things worth mentioning. Some may say it repetitious, but repeating things helps it stick in your mind and when you get in the middle of it those things have a way of comming back to our rememberance.








In the safety groove!
Thanks for the support Doc. I was really tired when I wrote this. It's been on my mind for sometime. When I am not so tired, I can see better what I wanted to write. Remember. Murfs hobbys. Drinkin beers, and working with power tools. :lol
Edited by Murf 59, May 9 2010, 02:14 AM.
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Dont wear rings or chains when working on cars. Take them off and put them back on when your done.
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Col. Potter

I think we did a thread like this a while ago. Afer JM got something got in his eye I think we did one.
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zippy
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never hurts to do it again.
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^o) Maybe JM needs a refreasher coarse!
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bogs
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Duct tape heals all wounds

zippy
May 9 2010, 02:30 PM
never hurts to do it again.
Might hurt if you didn't too :)
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Good time to bring this back to the top. Remember when working on under heavy cars, always use jack stands. When using grinding equipment always use eye protection. When around noisy situations always use hearing protection. The eyes and ears are precious and can be lost in a split second and a life can be lost the same. Dont take chances.
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snowfish
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Wear Long Sleeves when Welding. Not only for spark protection, but the UV can cause a really nasty sun burn quick.

Know where the Working Fire Extinguisher is.

Keep a Non Oil Soaked Rag (clean) close by to snuff out undercoating fires. They will happen.
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billy508

:gp :gp :gp Good post. Thanks Mr Murf.You did a great job. People might want to think about going to a good CPR and first aid class. Things happen very fast when you or one of your co workers gets hurt. You have to decide quickly. What do I do? All I can say is Be prepared both Mentally and physically. I am not going to recite a lot of bad stories but you can be killed if you are not careful. I used to work in a lot of confined spaces. If you have to climb in something, make damn sure someone can get you out. It is almost impossible get a unconscious person out of a tank without the right equipment. One time I was in a engine room when someone set a 5 gallon bucket of diesel fuel and rags on fire. You could not believe how quickly the room filled with black, choking smoke. Close call. Good topic Mr Murf :thumb :thumb :thumb
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yiffzer
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This is the reason why I didn't want to work on cars when I was younger.
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Sir, yes sir!

In winter (and other times of the year) you may be wearing long sleeved clothing or clothing with draw strings (sweatshirts and the like) but resist the temptation to work on running cars when dressed this way. Yeah, it's cold, I get it. But better to be cold than missing part of you.

Bundle up when you work on a car and remove layers as you heat up. When it comes time to burp coolant or adjust timing, a fitted shirt is the best bet. Besides, how long do those tasks usually take? Safety first.

In summer it can get very hot as you work on your car. Dress for the season and stay hydrated! Remember, it isn't going anywhere and taking a 10 minute break to sit in the shade and enjoy a beverage won't put you that far off schedule. If possible, try to work in the shade if you have the option. Safety first.

So remember, your car can maim and/or kill you if you don't treat it right. But, don't ignore your own body as you work. You can be overcome with hyperthermia and pass out before you even know there is a problem.
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Jim-Bob
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Use only a QUALITY coil spring compressor when working on the suspension. If you use a cheap one and it fails, the amount of stored energy in the spring can smash your skull and kill you.
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