Exam 2: Engine Shop Safety

Two technicians are discussing government regulations. Technician A says OSHA oversees the transportation of hazardous materials. Technician B says the EPA enforces workplace safety laws. Which technician is correct?

If greasesweep is used to absorb an oil spill, dispose of it in a regular trash can.

Lift with your _____, not your back.

When _____ sheet metal or large pieces of metal on the drill press, make sure that they are clamped to the worktable.

The most common injuries in automotive shops involve backs and eyes.

The temperature at which a flammable liquid's vapors will ignite when brought into contact with an open flame is called the _____ point.

The four categories under which the EPA categorizes waste are ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and _____.

Two technicians are discussing solvents. Technician A says chlorinated solvents are not flammable. Technician B says that chlorinated solvents when exposed to a flame can produce phosgene gas. Who is correct?

Do not use a _____ on the handle of a vise or it might break.

Keep oily materials separated from air to prevent _____ combustion.

The ​most common injuries in an automotive shop involve the _____ and _____.

If you become injured while working in the shop, inform your _____ immediately and seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Rubber-tipped _____ work at full shop air pressure.

Stand to the _____ when starting the grinder.

If a _____ is burning out of control, leave the area immediately and call for help.

A _____ bit has a tendency to grab the work when it just begins to cut through the metal.

An electrical fire is classified as Class _____.

When lifting a vehicle on a frame-contact hoist, place the lift pads at the specified locations and raise the vehicle about _____. Then shake it to see that it is firmly placed.

Do not attempt to put out a gasoline fire with _____.

Shut off and unplug the battery _____ before disconnecting any of the cables.