40 Basic Shop Safety Rules
UPS Automotive maintains high standards of safety, cleanliness, and professionalism in our shops. In order to facilitate these standards, every mechanic must comply with the following 40 Basic Shop Safety Rules:
1. Keep your work area clean and orderly. Neatly arrange equipment and material. Do not allow parts, metal, wires, scrap, or other material to accumulate on the shop floors or in work areas. Place drink cups, cans, bottles, paper, lunch scraps, etc., in the proper containers.
2. Report every injury to your supervisor immediately, no matter how slight or insignificant the injury may seem.
3. If you are unsure about the safe operation or process of a job, request assistance from your supervisor.
4. Report any unsafe conditions to …show more content…
Only electricians or authorized personnel are permitted to perform electrical work. Do not use electric cable, weld leads, extension cords, etc., unless they are properly grounded and insulated.
15. Personal protective equipment (PPE) required in each shop must be worn as specified. Safety-toe shoes, bump hats, safety glasses with sideshields, goggles, faceshields, respirators and other forms of protective equipment or clothing are for employee protection. Steel-toe safety shoes should be the high-top style.
16. Gloves should be worn when operating drills, lathes, or other types of machinery that contain rotating spindles or cutting tools.
17. Wear clothes that are suitable for work. Long-sleeve shirts must be worn when burning, welding, grinding, or performing other types of work where sparks or hot metal are present, or where the work involves the use of acids or similar substances. Do not wear synthetic fabrics.
18. Neckties, rings, watches, and loose or ragged clothing create a hazard when operating drills, lathes, or other rotating or moving equipment or machinery.
19. When lifting an object, lift with your legs and not with your back. Keep your back …show more content…
Effectively rope off areas below scaffolds or other projects if passing below the operation poses a potential hazard to anyone.
23. If oil, grease, paint, or any other slippery substance is discovered o the floor, wipe it up immediately to prevent a fall.
24. Flammable liquids such as gasoline, solvents, and thinners, must be stored in approved safety cans with flame arresters.
25. Property barricade floor coverings, open manholes, machine foundations, etc. If the lighting is poor, install red warning lights.
26. Be familiar with the locations and operation of fire extinguishers. In case of a fire, sound an alarm. If possible, get help to extinguish the fire. Report all fires to your supervisor.
27. Never use an air hose for cleaning or dusting yourself off. Never point an air hose at anyone. Special cleaning guns must be used when cleaning with air. Approved safety guns must not exceed 30 pounds per square inch (psi). Never use an air hose for dusting off brake shoes or parts.
28. Never stack material or product so that it obstructs safety equipment, aisles, ladders, steps, electric boxes, etc. Always pile large or heavy material on the bottom and smaller material on the
1. Keep your work area clean and orderly. Neatly arrange equipment and material. Do not allow parts, metal, wires, scrap, or other material to accumulate on the shop floors or in work areas. Place drink cups, cans, bottles, paper, lunch scraps, etc., in the proper containers.
2. Report every injury to your supervisor immediately, no matter how slight or insignificant the injury may seem.
3. If you are unsure about the safe operation or process of a job, request assistance from your supervisor.
4. Report any unsafe conditions to …show more content…
Only electricians or authorized personnel are permitted to perform electrical work. Do not use electric cable, weld leads, extension cords, etc., unless they are properly grounded and insulated.
15. Personal protective equipment (PPE) required in each shop must be worn as specified. Safety-toe shoes, bump hats, safety glasses with sideshields, goggles, faceshields, respirators and other forms of protective equipment or clothing are for employee protection. Steel-toe safety shoes should be the high-top style.
16. Gloves should be worn when operating drills, lathes, or other types of machinery that contain rotating spindles or cutting tools.
17. Wear clothes that are suitable for work. Long-sleeve shirts must be worn when burning, welding, grinding, or performing other types of work where sparks or hot metal are present, or where the work involves the use of acids or similar substances. Do not wear synthetic fabrics.
18. Neckties, rings, watches, and loose or ragged clothing create a hazard when operating drills, lathes, or other rotating or moving equipment or machinery.
19. When lifting an object, lift with your legs and not with your back. Keep your back …show more content…
Effectively rope off areas below scaffolds or other projects if passing below the operation poses a potential hazard to anyone.
23. If oil, grease, paint, or any other slippery substance is discovered o the floor, wipe it up immediately to prevent a fall.
24. Flammable liquids such as gasoline, solvents, and thinners, must be stored in approved safety cans with flame arresters.
25. Property barricade floor coverings, open manholes, machine foundations, etc. If the lighting is poor, install red warning lights.
26. Be familiar with the locations and operation of fire extinguishers. In case of a fire, sound an alarm. If possible, get help to extinguish the fire. Report all fires to your supervisor.
27. Never use an air hose for cleaning or dusting yourself off. Never point an air hose at anyone. Special cleaning guns must be used when cleaning with air. Approved safety guns must not exceed 30 pounds per square inch (psi). Never use an air hose for dusting off brake shoes or parts.
28. Never stack material or product so that it obstructs safety equipment, aisles, ladders, steps, electric boxes, etc. Always pile large or heavy material on the bottom and smaller material on the