A hazardous environment.
WHAT THE MAIN HAZARDS ARE
Vehicles falling from lifts or jacks Fire and fuel Batteries and electrical systems Compressed air Chemicals and fumes Hot components Moving machinery Manual handling
WHY VEHICLES FALLING DOMINATES
It is the hazard most likely to kill someone in a workshop.
WHAT TO REQUIRE
Proper lifting equipment, maintained and inspected Axle stands, always, never jacks alone Wheels chocked Nobody under an unsupported vehicle
WHAT TO NEVER ACCEPT
Working under a vehicle held only by a jack.
WHAT FUEL REQUIRES
No naked flames or smoking Proper containers Spills cleaned immediately Ventilation
WHAT BATTERIES REQUIRE
Eye protection Ventilation Correct disconnection order No sparks nearby
WHY
Batteries produce explosive gas and acid burns.
WHAT AIR CONDITIONING WORK REQUIRES
Proper recovery equipment and training.
WHY
Refrigerants are hazardous and their release is regulated.
WHAT PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE
Eye protection Gloves appropriate to the task Footwear Hearing protection where needed
WHY PROVIDE IT
Requiring it without supplying it is not a policy.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Fire extinguishers, correct type, accessible and maintained First aid provision What happens in an injury
WHAT TO RECORD
Every incident and near miss.
WHAT TO REVIEW
What allowed it.
