CRT 1010 - Safety

• Understand what information can be found on the Safety Data Sheets
• Recognize the pictograms used to label hazardous materials
• Recognize the standardized sections found on all Safety Data Sheets
• Recognize how personal protective equipment (PPE) helps reduce the risk of workplace injuries
• Identify types of PPE appropriate for the job 
• Understand the risks related to improper use of PPE
• Understand the importance of first aid kits
• Recognize the regulations governing first aid kits in the workplace
• Identify the proper steps to take when first aid is needed
• Understand the risks posed by eye injuries
• Recognize regulations governing eyewash station placement and use
• Identify the proper steps to take in case of an eye injury
• Identify flammables in a shop
• Recognize the four types of fire extinguishers
• Understand fire extinguisher safety and usage
• Know what to do if there is a fire
• Recognize dangerous situations involving power tools.
• Understand how to prevent injuries involving power tools.
• Understand the danger of electricity.
• Identify the most common potential electrical hazards.
• Learn ways to protect yourself when working with and around electricity.
• Identify the steps necessary to jump start a vehicle.
• Recognize the risks related to jump starting
• Identify the types and specifications of personal protective equipment required when working with hybrid electric vehicles
• Understand the dangers of working with high-voltage components and other general safety considerations
• Identify the training requirements for technicians working with hybrid electric vehicles
• Identify the types and specifications of personal protective equipment required when working with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles
• Understand the dangers of working with CNG vehicles and other general safety considerations
• Identify the training requirements for technicians working with CNG vehicles
• Understand the significance of the Lockout/Tagout process.
• Identify proper Lockout/Tagout procedures and responsibilities.
• Recognize the risks of not following proper Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Recognize the underlying causes for slips and falls in the workplace.
• Identify the steps that can be taken to minimize the opportunity for accidents to occur.
• Understand that safety on the job is everyone’s responsibility.
• Understand common causes and consequences of workplace injuries.
• Identify ways to prevent workplace injuries.
• Recognize the parts of the body most susceptible to injury.
• Understand the dangerous nature of bloodborne pathogens
• Recognize your risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the workplace
• Identify ways to reduce your risk of exposure and prevent infection
• Learn how to respond in case of an exposure incident
• Understand the importance of proper respirator use.
• Recognize why respirator fit tests and medical requirements are necessary before using a respirator.
• Identify negative pressure and positive pressure respirators
• Understand your responsibilities while driving a motor vehicle for your company.
• Define the “4 A’s of Defensive Driving.”
• Recognize the significance of the “No Zone.”
• Understand the dangers associated with lifting or jacking a car.
• Understand hydraulic jack safety.
• Recognize how to be safe with various types of jacks and lifts.
• Understand the ways in which welding can be dangerous and cause injuries.
• Identify ways to protect yourself from injuries when welding.
• Identify ways to minimize paint waste.
• Understand proper paint and paint residue waste storage.
• Recognize other environmentally related paint issues.
• Understand what is hazardous about paint booth filters.
• Identify when and how to handle paint booth filters as hazardous waste
• Understand how the EPA’s “Paint Rule” applies to a collision repair shop
• Identify basic compliance and recordkeeping/reporting requirements
• Identify spray gun and spray booth requirements
• Understand Volatile Organic Compounds and explain where VOCs are found.
• Recognize how VOCs affect the environment.
• Identify ways to cut down on VOCs released by a collision shop.
• Determine how downdraft paint booths help lower air pollution.
• Recognize how to manage spent solvent.
• Consider alternative parts cleaning options.
• Recognize wastewater sources in automotive shops.
• Identify proper management techniques.
• Consider alternative parts cleaning options.
• Identify best practices for management of floor drain sump sludge
• Identify pollution prevention options for preventing spilled fluids from entering the floor drain
• Understand how to properly manage used oil.
• Identify which automotive fluids are classified as used oil.
• Recognize the proper ways to handle used oil filters.
• Understand the issues concerning accepting used oil from the general public.
• Recognize how to manage spent absorbent material.
• Understand how to deal with a chemical spill.
• Recognize proper antifreeze disposal methods.
• Understand antifreeze collection and storage.
• Identify the three ways to recycle antifreeze.
• Understand proper handling of damaged and used batteries.
• Recognize proper storage of damaged and used batteries.
• Identify approved refrigerant recovery methods and regulations.
• Understand the laws related to capturing refrigerant.
• Determine who is allowed to perform air conditioning work.
• Understand the benefits of tire recycling.
• Recognize the problems of stacking or illegally dumping tires.
• Identify other sources of pollution that affect a shop’s environmental compliance.
• Understand how to properly manage rags, catalytic converters, mercury, parts stored outside, and paper or cardboard materials.
• Understand what asbestos is and how it is used.
• Know where to access OSHA and EPA information about asbestos.