[Fot] Shop Safety Question

Sun Jan 17 08:35:26 MST 2021

nice quote Rick

"*Doing the right thing is always the right thing, regardless of
consequences*"

On Sun, Jan 17, 2021 at 10:18 AM Rick Parent via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> For deep cuts super glue is the best!
>
> Rick Parent
>
> "*Doing the right thing is always the right thing, regardless of
> consequences*"
>
>
>
> On Sunday, January 17, 2021, 09:29:39 AM EST, Bob Kramer via Fot <
> fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>
> 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
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> On Jan 17, 2021, at 7:29 AM, Jerry Van Vlack via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
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> 
>
> My lighthearted contribution to this important thread.
> Band Aids, lots of Band Aids seems I’m always cutting or poking myself
> with something sharp. Tylenol for the aches and pain of age related things
> maybe I shouldn’t be doing.
>
> *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
>
> I’ll add to the pile.
> In addition to the fire apparatus and aforementioned accoutrements, I
> always have tweezers, a mirror and a magnifying glass handy.
>
> No matter how tightly I wear safety glasses, I ALWAYS manage to drop
> something rusty in my eye. (I don’t only work on a clean race car.
> (Currently, it’s a ‘67 Jeepster Convertible). Cotton swabs and a mirror
> save the day.
>
> The tweezers become necessary because WHENEVER I’m grinding welds,
> suddenly there is an irritation inside my glove and I’ve got to track down
> the splinter with the magnifier and pull it out with the tweezer. Ahhh,
> sweet relief! Must be those HF splinter magnet gloves.
>
> (Of course, if my welding skills were a little better I wouldn’t have to
> grind...👍)
>
>
> Rick McCurdy
> Newburgh, NY
>
> On Jan 17, 2021, at 7:14 AM, Phil Gott via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> Good advice, all of it.
> In addition to a large extinguisher near each exit door I have an open 5
> gallon 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 even an extinguisher. Used it when I set the grass affire outside
> my barn while grinding on my trailer. Yikes!
> Phil
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Jan 16, 2021, at 6:42 PM, Bob Bownes -Seiri via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
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> 
>
> Sounds a bit silly, but a broom.
>
> Keeping the floor clean cuts down on slips and trips, which OSHA says are
> some of the most common causes of liability claims.
>
> Bi-focal safety glasses for those of us over a certain age. Keeps you from
> taking them off to see better.
>
> The usual assortment of fire extinguishers of course.
>
> And a phone to call for help. :)
>
>
>
> On Jan 16, 2021, at 15:38, Jason Sukey via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> 
> Paul,
> 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.
>
> 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 clean it up to reduce the chances of a fire starting.
>
> He also recommended the water extinguisher near my welding area to knock
> down small flare ups.
>
> I also make it a point to never leave until any welding or grinding work
> has cooled completely.
>
> I also disconnect the battery in vehicles during storage.
>
>
> When draining or filling a fuel tank, I roll the vehicle outside if
> possible.
>
> Thankfully, I've never had a chance to test any of these items!
>
> Jason
>
> On Sat, Jan 16, 2021, 1:32 PM Paul Ricco via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
>
> 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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