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Sounds a bit silly, but a broom. =20
Keeping the floor clean cuts down on slips and trips, which OSHA says are so=
me of the most common causes of liability claims.=20
Bi-focal safety glasses for those of us over a certain age. Keeps you from t=
aking them off to see better.=20
The usual assortment of fire extinguishers of course.=20
And a phone to call for help. :)
> On Jan 16, 2021, at 15:38, Jason Sukey via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> wrote:=
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> =EF=BB=BF
> Paul,=20
> Beyond the "minimum code requirement" extinguisher's that get inspected an=
d tagged annually, I also keep a 2.5 gallon pressurized AFFF extinguisher an=
d a 2.5 gallon water extinguisher charged and ready at my shop.
>=20
> The township fire inspector recommend the AFFF for fuel and oil type fires=
, and he also stated it can be used to pre-treat a fuel spill while you clea=
n it up to reduce the chances of a fire starting.=20
>=20
> He also recommended the water extinguisher near my welding area to knock d=
own small flare ups.
>=20
> I also make it a point to never leave until any welding or grinding work h=
as cooled completely.
>=20
> I also disconnect the battery in vehicles during storage.
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> When draining or filling a fuel tank, I roll the vehicle outside if possib=
le.
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> Thankfully, I've never had a chance to test any of these items!
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> Jason
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>> On Sat, Jan 16, 2021, 1:32 PM Paul Ricco via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> wro=
te:
>> FOT,
>>=20
>> I have been lucky to work in some very well run industrial environments w=
ith world class safety equipment. As we know, the stuff costs money and a l=
ot of people work without most of it in their own environments.
>>=20
>> We have been updating a lot of items in the areas that we work on car and=
car parts. It is fun to spend money on tools and equipment. However, safe=
ty equipment is not always as fun. Near where we live, two pretty smart peo=
ple have had fires damage their garages and parts of their houses before the=
fire department could arrive. While I was running large car dealerships an=
d body shops, I can tell you that fire extinguishers did need to be used fro=
m time to time. Fortunately we had them and never needed to make a call to t=
he fire department, because the right things were in the right places.
>>=20
>> Therefore, we just upgraded all of our safety equipment. Including:
>>=20
>> 1. Splatter/spark screens for areas that we weld or grind
>> 2. High quality US made fire extinguishers with plenty of capacity, incl=
uding mounting them in the the trailer for at the track. Some fires can be s=
pread really quickly by hitting the with H20. Generally speaking water will=
not put out burning oil fire. However, it will spread the burning oil all o=
ver really quickly.
>> 3. Spark resistant blankets for use when we are welding in areas that th=
ings should be covered
>> 4. Making sure all flammables are stored safely and away from areas that=
could have sparks
>> 5. New and updated smoke detectors, heat sensors and Carbon Monoxide mon=
itors where they can be used (not where we tune engines)
>>=20
>> Obviously common sense can prevent a lot of accidents. Therefore, I thou=
gh it would be interesting to see what the group has done in their work area=
s.
>>=20
>> Does anyone have anything else that keep around that they feel is helpful=
for shop area/garage safety?
>>=20
>> Paul Ricco
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<html><head><meta http-equiv=3D"content-type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3D=
utf-8"></head><body dir=3D"auto"><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"=
>Sounds a bit silly, but a broom. </div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><di=
v dir=3D"ltr">Keeping the floor clean cuts down on slips and trips, which OS=
HA says are some of the most common causes of liability claims. </div><=
div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">Bi-focal safety glasses for those=
of us over a certain age. Keeps you from taking them off to see better.&nbs=
p;</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">The usual assortment of f=
ire extinguishers of course. </div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D=
"ltr">And a phone to call for help. :)</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div d=
ir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br><blockquote type=3D"cite">On Jan 1=
6, 2021, at 15:38, Jason Sukey via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> wrote:<br>=
<br></blockquote></div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF<=
div dir=3D"auto">Paul, <div dir=3D"auto">Beyond the "minimum code requi=
rement" extinguisher's that get inspected and tagged annually, I also keep a=
2.5 gallon pressurized AFFF extinguisher and a 2.5 gallon water extinguishe=
r charged and ready at my shop.</div><div dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div dir=3D=
"auto">The township fire inspector recommend the AFFF for fuel and oil type f=
ires, and he also stated it can be used to pre-treat a fuel spill while you c=
lean it up to reduce the chances of a fire starting. </div><div dir=3D"=
auto"><br></div><div dir=3D"auto">He also recommended the water extinguisher=
near my welding area to knock down small flare ups.</div><div dir=3D"auto">=
<br></div><div dir=3D"auto">I also make it a point to never leave until any w=
elding or grinding work has cooled completely.</div><div dir=3D"auto"><br></=
div><div dir=3D"auto">I also disconnect the battery in vehicles during stora=
ge.</div><div dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div dir=3D=
"auto">When draining or filling a fuel tank, I roll the vehicle outside if p=
ossible.</div><div dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div dir=3D"auto">Thankfully, I've=
never had a chance to test any of these items!</div><div dir=3D"auto"><br><=
/div><div dir=3D"auto">Jason</div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><div d=
ir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Sat, Jan 16, 2021, 1:32 PM Paul Ricco via=
Fot <<a href=3D"mailto:fot@autox.team.net";>fot@autox.team.net</a>> wr=
ote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;b=
order-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">FOT,<br>
<br>
I have been lucky to work in some very well run industrial environments with=
world class safety equipment. As we know, the stuff costs money and a=
lot of people work without most of it in their own environments.<br>
<br>
We have been updating a lot of items in the areas that we work on car and ca=
r parts. It is fun to spend money on tools and equipment. Howeve=
r, safety equipment is not always as fun. Near where we live, two pret=
ty smart people have had fires damage their garages and parts of their house=
s before the fire department could arrive. While I was running large c=
ar dealerships and body shops, I can tell you that fire extinguishers did ne=
ed to be used from time to time. Fortunately we had them and never nee=
ded to make a call to the fire department, because the right things were in t=
he right places.<br>
<br>
Therefore, we just upgraded all of our safety equipment. Including:<br=
>
<br>
1. Splatter/spark screens for areas that we weld or grind<br>
2. High quality US made fire extinguishers with plenty of capacity, in=
cluding mounting them in the the trailer for at the track. Some fires c=
an be spread really quickly by hitting the with H20. Generally speakin=
g water will not put out burning oil fire. However, it will spread the=
burning oil all over really quickly.<br>
3. Spark resistant blankets for use when we are welding in areas that t=
hings should be covered<br>
4. Making sure all flammables are stored safely and away from areas th=
at could have sparks<br>
5. New and updated smoke detectors, heat sensors and Carbon Monoxide m=
onitors where they can be used (not where we tune engines)<br>
<br>
Obviously common sense can prevent a lot of accidents. Therefore, I th=
ough it would be interesting to see what the group has done in their work ar=
eas.<br>
<br>
Does anyone have anything else that keep around that they feel is helpful fo=
r shop area/garage safety?<br>
<br>
Paul Ricco<br>
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