Chapter 06: Introduction

After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

LO 6-1 Identify and describe the major safety hazards associated with engine service and maintenance.

LO 6-2 Explain the purpose of lockout/tagout procedures and regulations associated with the release of hazardous energy.

LO 6-3 Identify and describe the safety hazards associated with high-voltage chassis systems and outline control practices.

LO 6-4 Identify and describe the hazards associated with exhaust emissions and outline control practices.

LO 6-5 Identify and describe the hazards associated with engines as ignition sources and outline control practices.

LO 6-6 Identify and describe the hazards associated with rotating components and outline control practices.

LO 6-7 Outline and describe the legal responsibilities of employees and employers relating to safe working practices.

LO 6-8 Describe the purpose and use of common personal protective equipment associated with engine service.

LO 6-9 Describe the various types of fire suppression systems and explain their use.

LO 6-10 Identify and describe clean care practices.

For a co-op work term placement, you are expected to work at a major fleet maintenance shop servicing over 300 medium- and heavy-duty (HD) tractors and straight trucks. As part of a work term report, you are expected to outline the scope of training and skills development you received through this work experience. In preparation for writing the report, identify your expectations for safety-related skills training and include the following explanations in your answers:

1. When is safety training expected to begin after you arrive at the facility for work?
2. Who do you expect will identify the personal protective equipment (PPE) you need?
3. Create a list of safety hazards you expect to encounter at the facility in bullet form and explain how those hazards are controlled.