Health and Safety
HAZARDS





Scolding
Don't remove the radiator or expansion tank cap while the engine is hot.
Same as engine oil, automatic transmission fluid or power steering fluid if the engine has recently been running.

Burning
Beware of burns from exhaust system and any part of the engine plus brake discs and grums.

Crushing
Never venture under a car which is only supported by a jack. Initial looseing and final tightening should be done with the wheels on the ground

Fire
Fuel is highly flammable, fuel vapour is explosive too. So don't let fuel spill onto a hot engine and don't smoke or allow naked lights anywhere near a vehicle being worked on.

Electric Shock
Ignition High Tension voltage can be dangerous to people. Don't work on or near the ignition system with the engine running or the ignition swithched on.

Fume or Gas Intoxication
Exhaust fumes and Fuel vapour are poisonous,never run the engine in a closed space such a garage with the doors shut.

Poisonous or Irritant Substances
Avoid skin contact with battery acid and with any fuel, fluid or lubricant, especially antifreeze, brake hydraulic fluid and diesel fuel. If such a substance is swallowed or gets into the eyes, seek medical advice.

Asbestos
Asbestors can cause cancer if inhaled or swallowed.beware when you dealing with in gaskets and in brake and clutch linings,some of them may can be founded.

Air Bag
Air bags can cause injury if they go off accidentally. Take care when removing the steering wheel. Storage instructions may apply.

Diesel Injection Equipment
Diesel injection pumps supply fuel at very high pressure. Take care when working on the fuel injectiors and fuel pipes.



Health and Safety project.

Health and Safety exercise, you need to read the booklet and fill in the missing words

The Law

Both the employer, Unitec Institude of Technology and its student have statutory obligations under the Healthand Safety in employment Act 1992 and all its amendments.




Health and Safety part 1



Employer Duties Include:

To take all practicable steps to:
Provide a safe working environment.
Provide procedures dealing with emergencies.
Provide facilities for staff that include toilets and rest rooms, also first Aid facilities.
Employees receive appropriate training in matters.
Students Duties include

Taking responsibility for your own safety and health at work.
Ensuring that your action or inaction does not harm others.
Reporting all injuries or near hits to your supervisor as soon as possible after the event.


Hazards

To help reduce the health and safety risks in our workplace we need you to report any hazards  that you mayidentify that have the potential to cause injury or serious harm
Report the problem to your supervisor immediately so that the risk can be analysed and preventative action taken.
Who is your Health and safety representative Rob Humphreys


Health and Safety part 2


Read and explain in your own words the FIRE and EVACUATION process including
were you should meet if there is a fire, what colour vest do the fire wardens were?


Health and Safety part 3

Need to do the presentation on student safety responsibilities this can be done in a group active on in peers.



Health and Safety part 4