Exam 7: Working Safely in the Shop

Brake fluid and chlorinated solvents can be drained into the shop's waste oil container.

In a pinch, an old flat tip screwdriver can be used as a chisel.

The correct lift points for raising a vehicle can be found in the service manual.

Technician A says that you wear shoes with nonslip soles in the shop. Technician B says safety shoes have steel plates built into the toe and shank to protect your feet. Who is correct?

Gasoline fumes are lighter than air.

A multipurpose dry ____________________ fire extinguisher will put out ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and electrical fires.

Diesel fuel may contain microorganisms and can be highly infectious if it gets into an open cut or sore.

____________________ hazards are conditions that impede normal and/or proper body position and motion.

Dull tools can be more dangerous than sharp tools.

Federal Right-to-Know laws concern ______.

Because the electric motors in hybrid vehicles have very strong permanent magnets people with _____ should not work on or near them.

A high concentration of undesirable vapors, gases, or dust can be classified as a(n)______.

Ratchets and wrenches should be kept lightly oiled to prevent rust.

What steps should you take to alleviate the fire hazard caused by a minor spill of gasoline such as what may occur while changing a fuel filter?

____________________ hazards include excessive noise, vibration, pressures, and temperatures.

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, deadly gas.

Technician A says all hazardous wastes must be properly labeled and sealed and kept in the recommended containers. Technician B says to reduce the amount of hazardous waste generated by a shop, parts should be initially cleaned with used solvent, then a second time with clean solvent. Who is correct?

What makes a material hazardous?

An MSDS is being discussed. Technician A says it is the shop's responsibility to develop it. Technician B says it must be readily available to all shop personnel. Who is correct?

Which of the following statements about safety glasses is true?