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CRR 150 - Basic Shop Safety

Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
A course designed to acquaint the student with the hazards in an auto collision facility. Emphasis on EPA regulations, OSHA guidelines, and personal health and safety in the shop area.
Competencies
  1. Draft a floor plan of the auto collision repair labs
    1. Identify areas in the lab for welding
    2. Identify areas in the lab used to store welders and welding supplies
    3. Identify paint/primers and related material storage area(s).
    4. Identify area used for mixing of paints/primers.
    5. Identify area for vehicle prep and vehicle refinishing.
    6. Identify location(s) of electrical fuse panels.
    7. Identify air supply location (air compressor(s).
  2. Complete a list of all lab safety equipment.
    1. Define and list all lab areas requireing the use of safety glasses/goggles.
    2. Define and list areas requireing the use of face shields/welding helmets.
    3. Describe the purpose of hearing protection, list styles of hearing protection.
    4. Describe and list types of hand and foot protection.
    5. Explain the safety purpose of the use of paint and dust masks.
    6. Describe the proper method of storing a charcoal-activated paint mask.
    7. Locate and list classification of all fire extinguishers.
    8. Locate all first aid kits.
    9. Describe emergency procedures for fire, weather, or campus security emergency.
  3. Identify safety and personal health hazards according to OSHA guidelines and the “Right-to-Know Law”.
    1. Select and use NIOSH approved personal sanding respirator. Inspect condition and ensure fit and operation. Perform proper maintenance in accordance with OSHA regulation 1910.134 and applicable state and local regulation.
    2. Select and use the NIOSH approved (Fresh Air make-up System) personal painting/refinishing resporator system. Perform proper maintenance in accordance with OSHA Regulation 1910.134 and applicable state and local regulation.
    3. Interpret Material Data Sheets (MSDS).
    4. Explain MSDS contents
    5. Identify MSDS requirements.
    6. Discuss location of MSDS sheets
    7. Complete “Right-to-Know Law” exercise.
  4. Identify and take necessary precautions with hazardous operations and materials according of federal, state, and local regulations.
    1. Observe EPA storage requirements for hazardous waste.
    2. Differentiate between hazardous material/waste and non-hazardous waste.
    3. Determine proper disposal of hazardous waste.
    4. Determine hazardous paint materials that can be re-cycled.
    5. Storage and handling of high pressure gas cylinders.
  5. Select and use the proper safety equipment for surface preparation, spray gun and related equipment operation, paint mixing, matching and application, paint defects and detail (gloves, suites, hoods, eye and ear protection, etc..).
    1. Select and use proper protective clothing.
    2. Select and use correct respiratory protection.
    3. Select and use correct hand, ear, and eye protection.
    4. Maintain a safe work area “Good House Keeping”.
    5. Describe purpose of a hearing protective device
    6. Explain the safety purpose of the use of paint/dusk masks
    7. Explain safety equipment used with chemical strippers
    8. Describe safety procedure for storage of paint and solvents
    9. Identify area for painting and prep
  6. Hand tools and power tool safety; shop equipment use and safety.
    1. Understand personal hand-tool use and care.
    2. Understand power tool maintenance and safe operation (air tools).
    3. Paint lab/refinishing equipment, operation and maintenance.
    4. Structural/repair lab equipment operation and maintenance.
  7. Vehicle safety.
    1. Understand proper vehicle electrical system safety concerns.
    2. Understand vehicle air bag safety.
    3. Determine correct vehicle lifting points.
    4. Determine proper placement of vehicle support stands.
  8. Differentiate between hazardous material/waste
  9. Observe EPA storage requirements for hazardous waste
  10. Follow EPA regulations in the disposal of hazardous waste
  11. Prepare folder to include MSDS and product information for repair and referral products



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