Technician Handbook 031 Maintenance and General Service Safety Equipment To protect yourself from needless injury, always use the appropriate safety equipment.
• Wear safety glasses whenever there is the possibility of eye injury from flying particles or splashed liquids • Wear chemical resistant gloves whenever handling materials that may be corrosive or irritating to the skin • If qualified to service hybrid vehicle components, you must wear the appropriate insulated gloves while servicing the vehicle • When working in the presence of dust or fumes, wear the appropriate respiratory protection (dust mask or respirator) • When working around loud or noisy tools or equipment, wear appropriate ear plugs or ear muffs Also, be aware of each item of safety equipment provided in your shop and know how to use it properly, including:
• Jack stands • Wheel cages • Eyewash station 26 Technical Training