Summary
Just because it so commonplace, it is sometimes easy to overlook the many potential risks involved in vehicle servicing and repair.
Motor vehicle servicing is a universal activity
Motor vehicle servicing is one of the most common work activities worldwide. Hundreds of thousands of workshops service millions of vehicles every day.
Don't underestimate the dangers
Just because it so commonplace, it is sometimes easy to overlook the many potential risks involved in vehicle servicing and repair. Thousands of injuries are reported to local health and safety authorities, but many more go unreported.
Accidents and injuries can happen at anytime
Here are just a few examples:
- Fires and explosions are a constant hazard wherever there are flammable fuels
- Electricity can kill you very quickly, as well as cause painful shocks and burns
- Heavy equipment and machinery can easily cause broken bones or crush fingers and toes
- Hazardous solvents and other chemicals can burn or blind as well as contribute to many kinds of illness
- Trips and falls can be caused by things such oil spills, and by tools left lying around
- Poor lifting and handling techniques can cause chronic strain injuries, particularly to your back
Accidents and injuries are avoidable
Your workplace will be a much safer place if YOU :
- Learn and follow all of the correct safety procedures - every time
- Always wear the right protective clothing
- Stay alert and aware of what is happening around you
- Think about how what you are doing could affect others
- Know what to do in an emergency
- Document and report all accidents and injuries whenever they happen, and do everything you can to make sure they never happen again.
Safety is the responsibility of everyone in the workplace - including you
Make sure that you understand and follow all the regulations and safety procedures that apply in your own workplace.
