OSHA and EPA • Occupational Safety and Health Act – passed into legislation in 1970 – Ensures safe and healthful working conditions – Monitors, controls, and educates workers regarding health and safety in the workplace • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Regulates air and water quality standards, including vehicle emissions standards Shop Hazards • Flammable liquids • Flammable materials • Batteries • Caustic liquids • Compressed air • Faulty electrical equipment Shop Hazards (con’t.) • Hazardous waste material • Asphyxiation • Loose clothing and jewelry • Oil and fluid spills • Dust and vapors • Noise Safety Rules • Always wear safety glasses. • Avoid wearing loose clothing and jewelry. • Do not use drugs or alcohol in the workplace. • Properly prepare the vehicle for servicing. • Properly exhaust running vehicles. • Avoid moving parts. • Do not smoke in the shop. Safety Rules (con’t.) • Clean up spills immediately. • Keep the floor clean. • Properly store oily rags and combustibles. • Keep tools in good condition. • Use the proper tool for the job. • There should not be horseplay in the shop. • Know where all safety equipment is located. • Use proper footwear. Smoking, Alcohol, and Drugs • Smoke in designated areas only. • Do not use prescription drugs that cause drowsiness or sleepiness. • Do not work under the influence of any drugs or alcohol while working in the shop. Shop Safety Equipment • Fire extinguishers – Class A: used for paper, wood, clothing, and textiles – Class B: used for flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil, paint, and grease – Class C: used for electrical fires – Class D: used for metal and chemical fires Shop Safety Equipment (con’t.) • Safety glasses and face shields • Eyewash fountains • First-aid kits • Fire blankets • Panic buttons Shop Layout • Shop efficiency • Safety considerations • Repair areas • Storage areas • Office location • Customer seating • Hazardous waste disposal locations Hazardous Waste Disposal Classifications – defined by the EPA • Reactive • Corrosive • Toxic • Ignitable