OK guys.... This is the one that's going to separate the men with common sense and the men who take stupid chances. We won't discuss the women in this post. Our wives may read this!

I want some GREAT ideas and suggestions For Shop Safety. We've done and seen some things, that in our own minds would never do (again?). Let's hope the young will heed to the suggestions and maybe a few of us ole men can learn a few things also.

OK-----Let's see what you've got!!!

Thanking you all in advance....

 

There are some good tips and some humor in this recent topic: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...&threadid=4593

If you guys search this forum and find otherv tips post links to them here.

 

Sorry if this is a bit long. I have had this list for a long time, it is posted in my garage.

PbFoot



WARNINGS!

Beware of rotating machinery, Neck Ties and Gold chains worn around your neck will hang you at the most embarrassing moments while working on a running engine.

Your fingers "will" fit between the drive belts and the pulley when the engine is running and they won't look the same when they come out.

Flying metal shrapnel can pierce your clothing, eyes and main organs. Wear eye protection and carry adequate health insurance.

Rags, jacket sleeves, loose clothing, and anything attached to them, will be ruined if they get caught in the engine while it is running.

Rotating Radiator fan blades make the Ronco Vegamatic look like a toy. Watch your fingers!

Spinning Drill presses can curl your hair like the best beauty salon in town.

Coolant, Brake Fluid, Gasoline, brake cleaning spray, Carb Cleaning spray, and engine oil are not designed to be in your eyes.

Your beloved pet will drink just about anything lying on the garage floor, much to their dismay. Mop up any spilled engine coolant or oils.

Do not repair your vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or your friends advice.

Don't work on your car when your girlfriend or wife wants to go out to dinner.

Buckle up (your pants) and save yourself
from certain embarrassment while working on your
car.

Most cars weigh enough to crush you like an egg and stop your breathing. Use appropriate jack stands.

Dropped Transmissions or engines can cut your fingers to the bone.

Razor knifes, screwdrivers and sharp awls can bring a whole new meaning to body piercing if used improperly or kept in back pocket.

Rings, and watches make great heating elements when shorted between the starter battery connection and engine ground. Remove all jewelry when working on your car.

Cooling system hoses can explode at any time, giving you a nice dousing with boiling hot coolant under 15psi of pressure. Wear Goggles and appropriate clothing while working under the hood with a hot engine.

CAUTION: gasoline fumes can explode at any time, Do not work on the fuel system in an enclosed area or in your living room, especially if your friends smoke or your water heater/clothes dryer has an open flame.

Loosening Fuel Filter fittings will spray fuel in your eyes just like a spitting Cobra.

Incandescent "Drop" light bulbs, make a great ignition source when dropped into a pool of gasoline while changing a fuel filter.

Carbon Monoxide will put you to sleep "forever" and make you the new Rip Van Winkle. Ensure proper ventilation when your engine is running.

Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear when you are spinning backwards out of control, drive an Audi Quattro, and avoid this problem....

Successfully repairing cars, is a lot like making love; go slow, pay attention to details, and if in doubt, ask for directions.

Your mileage may vary.

 

Always take the chuck out of the drillpress.

Always pump the brakes after a brake job before rolling the car out of the garage. ESPECIALLY if you live on a hill.

If you put a new plug on an extension cord, ohm it out before you plug it in.

 

Thanks guys! A lot of good advice....
Keep them coming. I'm writing a book! I can't seem to find any paper though! HEE HEE!

Talk with you guys later....

 

This happened in my state. DO NOT use your wifes car to tie off your safety harness too whe working on the other side of your roof. When she goes to the store your going with her even if you have no intention of leaving the roof.

 

Hey Tyler! No way!! I know it wasn't funny at the time, and you were able to get away with minimal injuries. But man!
My wife saw your reply-- Maybe she knew you were tied on....

Give me more!!!

 

Jim,

It wasn't me. I just read about it in the paper. I've redefined stupid but not to this exent....... yet.

 

Hey Tyler, I would have let you take responsibility for it!
I do feel bad for the guy though. I hope his wife used coupons for shopping.
Take care and we'll talk with you later....

 

Still, it's better to wear a harness- if you pull the wifes battery cable first!
There's an old story around here about before harnesses. A crew was roofing a 3 story motel on the coast. One guy was carrying a sheet of plywood across the ridge when a gust came up off the ocean. When he went over the side, he held on to the sheet and sailed it down to the parking lot. Got up and walked away with just some scratched knuckles. I heard this from a couple different people. Might just be urban legand- but it's a heck of a story.

 

My two favorites are so basic many folks ignore them.
Get good, comfortable safety goggles and a variety (cotton, leather, etc.) of gloves.
Gloves save flesh and increase the amount of force you can comfortably use, and goggles save the extreme agony of eye damage.

 

Saftey glasses #1. Get a good, comfy pair and you'll totally forget you are wearing them. Happens to me all the time. Especially important in a shop were there is more people than just you (Unexpected explosions, hurtiling projectiles, etc). One blanket rule in my H.S. metal shop is DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING THAT MOVES!

 

I finally bought a pair of mechanics gloves (Craftsman brand). At first I was thinking real men don't buy woosie gloves to work on their truck. But now, after getting used to them a couple of times I'm sold on them. I can get done after beating and banging in the rust and dust and take the gloves off and have none of the usual scrapes and ground in muck like usual. The really make it much nicer to work with.

 

Safety glasses- when working aroiund the batery
Mechanic's gloves- fingerless will let yoiu handle small parts, padded palms will let you pull really hard on wrenches.
If you do get injured DO NOT be too embarassed to get medical attention, delaying could cost much more than your pride

 

Ear protection: It keeps out loud noises like nagging, etc.
It keeps dirt out, slag, etc. And it saves your hearing.

Knee protection: Should be worn on the inside of your coveralls if for only the fact that they will stay clean, but if you are doing any cutting or welding, the slag will find its way in and stay there to burn through your coveralls and down to your leg.

Foot protection: Ever drop a spline drive impact gun? Or a heavy duty 15.5" clutch? At the very least, don't wear sandals in your home shop.

Face shields: Designed to work WITH eye protection, not replace it. Ever use a bench grinder and the grinding wheel come apart?

There is more, but I'm sure someone else will post them.