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Band Aids? Those are for the house. A strip of paper towels held in place by=
electrical tape is the shop solution.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jan 17, 2021, at 7:29 AM, Jerry Van Vlack via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> w=
rote:
>=20
> =EF=BB=BF
> My lighthearted contribution to this important thread.
> Band Aids, lots of Band Aids seems I=E2=80=99m always cutting or poking my=
self with something sharp. Tylenol for the aches and pain of age related thi=
ngs maybe I shouldn=E2=80=99t be doing.
> =20
> From: Rick McCurdy via Fot
> Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2021 8:08 AM
> To: Phil Gott
> Cc: Friends Of Triumph
> Subject: Re: [Fot] Shop Safety Question
> =20
> I=E2=80=99ll add to the pile.
> In addition to the fire apparatus and aforementioned accoutrements, I alwa=
ys have tweezers, a mirror and a magnifying glass handy.
> =20
> No matter how tightly I wear safety glasses, I ALWAYS manage to drop somet=
hing rusty in my eye. (I don=E2=80=99t only work on a clean race car. (Curre=
ntly, it=E2=80=99s a =E2=80=9867 Jeepster Convertible). Cotton swabs and a m=
irror save the day.
> =20
> The tweezers become necessary because WHENEVER I=E2=80=99m grinding welds,=
suddenly there is an irritation inside my glove and I=E2=80=99ve got to tra=
ck down the splinter with the magnifier and pull it out with the tweezer. Ah=
hh, sweet relief! Must be those HF splinter magnet gloves.
> =20
> (Of course, if my welding skills were a little better I wouldn=E2=80=99t h=
ave to grind...=F0=9F=91=8D)
> =20
> =20
> Rick McCurdy
> Newburgh, NY
>=20
>> On Jan 17, 2021, at 7:14 AM, Phil Gott via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> wrote=
:
>>=20
>> =EF=BB=BFGood advice, all of it.
>> In addition to a large extinguisher near each exit door I have an open 5 g=
allon bucket filled 2/3 with water. Great for dousing fires and for dunking/=
tempering hot pieces off the grinding wheel. Faster response than a hose or e=
ven an extinguisher. Used it when I set the grass affire outside my barn whi=
le grinding on my trailer. Yikes!
>> Phil
>>=20
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>=20
>>> On Jan 16, 2021, at 6:42 PM, Bob Bownes -Seiri via Fot <fot@autox.team.n=
et> wrote:
>>>=20
>>> =EF=BB=BF
>>> =20
>>> Sounds a bit silly, but a broom.=20
>>> =20
>>> Keeping the floor clean cuts down on slips and trips, which OSHA says ar=
e some of the most common causes of liability claims.
>>> =20
>>> Bi-focal safety glasses for those of us over a certain age. Keeps you fr=
om taking them off to see better.
>>> =20
>>> The usual assortment of fire extinguishers of course.
>>> =20
>>> And a phone to call for help. :)
>>> =20
>>> =20
>>>=20
>>>> On Jan 16, 2021, at 15:38, Jason Sukey via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> wro=
te:
>>>>=20
>>>> =EF=BB=BF
>>>> Paul,=20
>>>> Beyond the "minimum code requirement" extinguisher's that get inspected=
and tagged annually, I also keep a 2.5 gallon pressurized AFFF extinguisher=
and 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 fi=
res, 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.
>>>> =20
>>>> He also recommended the water extinguisher near my welding area to knoc=
k down small flare ups.
>>>> =20
>>>> I also make it a point to never leave until any welding or grinding wor=
k has cooled completely.
>>>> =20
>>>> I also disconnect the battery in vehicles during storage.
>>>> =20
>>>> =20
>>>> When draining or filling a fuel tank, I roll the vehicle outside if pos=
sible.
>>>> =20
>>>> Thankfully, I've never had a chance to test any of these items!
>>>> =20
>>>> Jason
>>>> =20
>>>> On Sat, Jan 16, 2021, 1:32 PM Paul Ricco via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> w=
rote:
>>>>> FOT,
>>>>>=20
>>>>> I have been lucky to work in some very well run industrial environment=
s 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.
>>>>>=20
>>>>> We have been updating a lot of items in the areas that we work on car a=
nd car parts. It is fun to spend money on tools and equipment. However, sa=
fety equipment is not always as fun. Near where we live, two pretty smart p=
eople have had fires damage their garages and parts of their houses before t=
he fire department could arrive. While I was running large car dealerships a=
nd body shops, I can tell you that fire extinguishers did need to be used fr=
om time to time. Fortunately we had them and never needed to make a call to=
the 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, i=
ncluding mounting them in the the trailer for at the track. Some fires can b=
e spread really quickly by hitting the with H20. Generally speaking water w=
ill not put out burning oil fire. However, it will spread the burning oil a=
ll over really quickly.
>>>>> 3. Spark resistant blankets for use when we are welding in areas that=
things should be covered
>>>>> 4. Making sure all flammables are stored safely and away from areas t=
hat could have sparks
>>>>> 5. New and updated smoke detectors, heat sensors and Carbon Monoxide m=
onitors where they can be used (not where we tune engines)
>>>>>=20
>>>>> Obviously common sense can prevent a lot of accidents. Therefore, I t=
hough it would be interesting to see what the group has done in their work a=
reas.
>>>>>=20
>>>>> Does anyone have anything else that keep around that they feel is help=
ful 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">Band Aids? Those are for the house. A strip=
of paper towels held in place by electrical tape is the shop solution.<br><=
br><div dir=3D"ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br><blockquot=
e type=3D"cite">On Jan 17, 2021, at 7:29 AM, Jerry Van Vlack via Fot <fot=
@autox.team.net> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type=3D"cit=
e"><div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF
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<div style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000">
<div>My lighthearted contribution to this important thread.</div>
<div>Band Aids, lots of Band Aids seems I=E2=80=99m always cutting or poking=
myself with=20
something sharp. Tylenol for the aches and pain of age related things maybe I=
=20
shouldn=E2=80=99t be doing.</div>
<div style=3D"FONT-SIZE: small; TEXT-DECORATION: none; FONT-FAMILY: "Ca=
libri"; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000; FONT-STYLE: normal; DISPLA=
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<div style=3D"font-color: black"><b>From:</b> <a title=3D"fot@autox.team.net=
">Rick=20
McCurdy via Fot</a> </div>
<div><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, January 17, 2021 8:08 AM</div>
<div><b>To:</b> <a title=3D"vfracing@aol.com">Phil Gott</a> </div>
<div><b>Cc:</b> <a title=3D"fot@autox.team.net">Friends Of Triumph</a> </div=
>
<div><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Fot] Shop Safety Question</div></div></div>
<div> </div></div>
<div style=3D"FONT-SIZE: small; TEXT-DECORATION: none; FONT-FAMILY: "Ca=
libri"; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000; FONT-STYLE: normal; DISPLA=
Y: inline">
<div dir=3D"ltr">I=E2=80=99ll add to the pile. </div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">In addition to the fire apparatus and aforementioned accout=
rements,=20
I always have tweezers, a mirror and a magnifying glass handy.</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr"> </div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">No matter how tightly I wear safety glasses, I ALWAYS manag=
e to=20
drop something rusty in my eye. (I don=E2=80=99t only work on a clean race c=
ar.=20
(Currently, it=E2=80=99s a =E2=80=9867 Jeepster Convertible). Cotton swabs a=
nd a mirror save the=20
day.</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr"> </div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">The tweezers become necessary because WHENEVER I=E2=80=99m g=
rinding welds,=20
suddenly there is an irritation inside my glove and I=E2=80=99ve got to trac=
k down the=20
splinter with the magnifier and pull it out with the tweezer. Ahhh, sweet=20=
relief! Must be those HF splinter magnet gloves.</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr"> </div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">(Of course, if my welding skills were a little better I wou=
ldn=E2=80=99t=20
have to grind...=F0=9F=91=8D)</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr"> </div>
<div dir=3D"ltr"> </div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">Rick McCurdy</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">Newburgh, NY</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr"><br>
<blockquote type=3D"cite">On Jan 17, 2021, at 7:14 AM, Phil Gott via Fot=20
<fot@autox.team.net> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div>
<blockquote type=3D"cite">
<div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BFGood advice, all of it.=20
<div>In addition to a large extinguisher near each exit door I have an ope=
n 5=20
gallon bucket filled 2/3 with water. Great for dousing fires and for=20
dunking/tempering hot pieces off the grinding wheel. Faster response than a=
=20
hose or even an extinguisher. Used it when I set the grass affire outside m=
y=20
barn while grinding on my trailer. Yikes!</div>
<div>Phil<br><br>
<div dir=3D"ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr"><br>
<blockquote type=3D"cite">On Jan 16, 2021, at 6:42 PM, Bob Bownes -Seiri v=
ia=20
Fot <fot@autox.team.net> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div>
<blockquote type=3D"cite">
<div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF=20
<div dir=3D"ltr"> </div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">Sounds a bit silly, but a broom. </div>
<div dir=3D"ltr"> </div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">Keeping the floor clean cuts down on slips and trips, w=
hich=20
OSHA says are some of the most common causes of liability claims. </div>=
<div dir=3D"ltr"> </div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">Bi-focal safety glasses for those of us over a certain a=
ge.=20
Keeps you from taking them off to see better. </div>
<div dir=3D"ltr"> </div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">The usual assortment of fire extinguishers of course. <=
/div>
<div dir=3D"ltr"> </div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">And a phone to call for help. :)</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr"> </div>
<div dir=3D"ltr"> </div>
<div dir=3D"ltr"><br>
<blockquote type=3D"cite">On Jan 16, 2021, at 15:38, Jason Sukey via Fot=
=20
<fot@autox.team.net> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div>
<blockquote type=3D"cite">
<div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF=20
<div>Paul, =20
<div>Beyond the "minimum code requirement" extinguisher's that get=20
inspected and tagged annually, I also keep a 2.5 gallon pressurized AFF=
F=20
extinguisher and a 2.5 gallon water extinguisher charged and ready at m=
y=20
shop.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>The township fire inspector recommend the AFFF for fuel and oil t=
ype=20
fires, and he also stated it can be used to pre-treat a fuel spill whi=
le=20
you clean it up to reduce the chances of a fire starting. </div>
<div> </div>
<div>He also recommended the water extinguisher near my welding area t=
o=20
knock down small flare ups.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>I also make it a point to never leave until any welding or grindi=
ng=20
work has cooled completely.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>I also disconnect the battery in vehicles during storage.</div>
<div> </div>
<div> </div>
<div>When draining or filling a fuel tank, I roll the vehicle outside i=
f=20
possible.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>Thankfully, I've never had a chance to test any of these items!</=
div>
<div> </div>
<div>Jason</div></div>
<div> </div>
<div class=3D"gmail_quote">
<div class=3D"gmail_attr" dir=3D"ltr">On Sat, Jan 16, 2021, 1:32 PM Pa=
ul Ricco via=20
Fot <<a>fot@autox.team.net</a>> wrote:<br></div>
<blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"PADDING-LEFT: 1ex; BORDER-L=
EFT: #ccc 1px solid; MARGIN: 0px 0px 0px 0.8ex">FOT,<br><br>I=20
have been lucky to work in some very well run industrial environment=
s=20
with world class safety equipment. As we know, the stuff costs=
=20
money and a lot of people work without most of it in their own=20
environments.<br><br>We have been updating a lot of items in the are=
as=20
that we work on car and car parts. It is fun to spend money on=
=20
tools and equipment. However, safety equipment is not always a=
s=20
fun. Near where we live, two pretty smart people have had fire=
s=20
damage their garages and parts of their houses before the fire=20
department could arrive. While I was running large car dealers=
hips=20
and body shops, I can tell you that fire extinguishers did need to b=
e=20
used from time to time. Fortunately we had them and never need=
ed=20
to make a call to the fire department, because the right things were=
in=20
the right places.<br><br>Therefore, we just upgraded all of our safe=
ty=20
equipment. Including:<br><br>1. Splatter/spark screens f=
or=20
areas that we weld or grind<br>2. High quality US made fire=20=
extinguishers with plenty of capacity, including mounting them in th=
e=20
the trailer for at the track. Some fires can be spread really=20=
quickly by hitting the with H20. Generally speaking water will=
not=20
put out burning oil fire. However, it will spread the burning o=
il=20
all over really quickly.<br>3. Spark resistant blankets for us=
e=20
when we are welding in areas that things should be covered<br>4.&nbs=
p;=20
Making sure all flammables are stored safely and away from areas tha=
t=20
could have sparks<br>5. New and updated smoke detectors, heat=20=
sensors and Carbon Monoxide monitors where they can be used (not whe=
re=20
we tune engines)<br><br>Obviously common sense can prevent a lot of=20=
accidents. Therefore, I though it would be interesting to see w=
hat=20
the group has done in their work areas.<br><br>Does anyone have anyt=
hing=20
else that keep around that they feel is helpful for shop area/garage=
=20
safety?<br><br>Paul=20
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