[Fot] Shop Safety Question

[Doug Mitchell]

Since it sounds like many of us on this list have the same issue with
cutting themselves in the shop on some kind of rusty metal, may I suggest
that the next time you see your doctor, make sure to get a tetanus shot.
I'm due for one this year, so when I go in to see my PCP next month, I'll
make sure to mention it to him.

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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