Checklist for workshop safety
Personal and work safety before and during work
§Personal protective equipment
- 01Use eye protection when working with grinding, pressurised fluids and batteries.
- 02Use gloves when handling oil, fuel and chemicals.
- 03Use hearing protection during noisy work.
- 04Keep loose-fitting clothing, jewelry and long hair away from rotating parts.
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- 01Use lift or jack correctly and only on manufacturer's lift points.
- 02Always support the car with stands—never work under a car that only rests on a jack.
- 03Check against requirements before approval
§Electricity, fuel and exhaust.
- 01Disconnect the battery's negative terminal before working on the electrical system when the manufacturer prescribes it.
- 02Treat fuel and vapors as flammable — no open flame, and ensure ventilation.
- 03Use extraction when driving indoors — exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide.
- 04Clean up spills immediately so the floor does not become slippery or flammable.