[Fot] Shop Safety Question

[David Kettler]

Paul,

I have a good first aid kit in my shop.  I don't have one, but an
inexpensive eye wash station might be good to have depending on what you are
doing.

Thanks,

Dave

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From: Fot <fot-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Paul Ricco via Fot
Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2021 12:31 PM
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Subject: [Fot] Shop Safety Question

FOT,

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.

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,
safety equipment is not always as fun.  Near where we live, two pretty smart
people have had fires damage their garages and parts of their houses before
the fire department could arrive.  While I was running large car dealerships
and body shops, I can tell you that fire extinguishers did need to be used
from 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.

Therefore, we just upgraded all of our safety equipment.  Including:

1.  Splatter/spark screens for areas that we weld or grind 2.  High quality
US made fire extinguishers with plenty of capacity, including mounting them
in the the trailer for at the track.  Some fires can be spread 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 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 that could have sparks 5.  New and updated smoke
detectors, heat sensors and Carbon Monoxide monitors where they can be used
(not where we tune engines)

Obviously common sense can prevent a lot of accidents.  Therefore, I though
it would be interesting to see what the group has done in their work areas.

Does anyone have anything else that keep around that they feel is helpful
for shop area/garage safety?

Paul Ricco
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