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“Año de la Unidad, Paz y el Desarrollo”
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Course: Inglés Técnico
Topic: Describe health and safety issues applicable
to workshops
Block: 60AMTDE402
Estudent: Jazmin Valverde Alvarez
Instructor: Jhon Charles Bermejo Ormeño
Year: 2023
Health and safety issues
applicable to workshops.
Workplace safety has become one of the main priorities for organizations across
the world. As safe workplaces are also productive ones, employers are trying to
find new ways to keep their remote, frontline, and in-office employees safe and
healthy.
1. What does a responsible manager need to do?

A manager responsible for a workshop what he should Implement appropriate
rules for the workshop, that adequate welfare facilities are available in his
company, risk assessments and safe systems of work for the activities that take
place in the workshop, that inspection and maintenance of the mobile plant
that is being used, you must make an inspection and maintenance of all
electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, lifting equipment and hand tools, you must
make your company a safe place and can only be operated by people who have
been trained, deemed competent and authorized to use them.
2. What do employees need to do?
Employees must abide by and respect the rules of the workshop, they must
not use equipment without receiving adequate training, much less use
damaged implements. They must ensure that all inspections of the workshop
are carried out correctly, they must ensure that tools are properly stored at
the end of each day, they must Report all defects and deficiencies to the
responsible manager.
3. Can you mention the types of hazards found in a workshop?

Certainly in an automotive workshop, various hazards can pose risks to the
safety of workers and customers' vehicles. Some common hazards include:
Chemical Hazards: Exposure to chemicals like oils, lubricants, solvents, and
cleaning agents can lead to skin irritation, respiratory issues, or other health
problems if proper safety measures aren't followed.
Physical Hazards: These encompass risks such as slips, trips, and falls due to oil
spills or cluttered workspaces. Additionally, heavy equipment and tools pose
risks of injuries if mishandled or not used properly.
Fire and Electrical Hazards: Flammable substances like fuel, solvents, or
electrical systems in vehicles can lead to fire hazards if not handled cautiously.
Faulty electrical connections or tools can also pose risks of electrical shocks.
Mechanical Hazards: Moving vehicle parts, lifting heavy objects, or working
under vehicles can result in injuries if safety precautions are not taken.
Noise and Vibration Hazards: Continuous exposure to loud noises from
power tools or machinery and prolonged vibrations from tools or equipment
can lead to hearing loss and physical discomfort.
Biological Hazards: These might include exposure to bacteria or viruses
present in vehicle fluids or components, necessitating caution and proper
protective gear.
Mitigating these hazards requires strict adherence to safety protocols,
regular training, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), maintaining
a clean and organized workspace, and ensuring that equipment and tools are
well-maintained and used correctly.
4. What controls are needed to know when using batteries and
chargers?
The controls that we must know when using a battery are that the batteries and
the chargers can produce an explosion which would cause electrical burns due
to the acid, during the charge the batteries emit hydrogen therefore the charge
of the batteries must be carried out in a well-ventilated area that must be
clearly identified as a potential flammable atmospheric zone where smoking is
prohibited.
• Battery terminals must not be connected to or disconnected from
chargers as this could create sparks. If the sparks ignite the hydrogen, the
batteries can explode, spraying the area with acidic electrolyte.
• Batteries should never be charged at a rate greater than that
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Care must be taken to prevent metal from coming into contact with the
battery terminals as it will cause strong short circuit currents which will
cause arcing and/or rapid heating of the metal in contact. Gloves and
goggles should be worn as a minimum to protect a person from any
contact with battery acid.
Electric shock
Turn off the battery charger before connecting or disconnecting the charger
clips. If possible, connect the clips away from the battery terminal. Keep
alligator clips clean and free from corrosion and, with the exception of contact
surfaces, insulated. Always clean the battery terminals before attaching the
charging clips.

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3. Can you mention the types of hazards found in a workshop?

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