tailieunhanh - Reducing ill health and accidents in motor vehicle repair

BMW first introduced Park Distance Control (PDC) on the 7 series (E32) in 1992. PDC is a driver assistance system that facilitates parking and manoeuvring in confined spaces. The rear area of the vehicle is monitored by four ultrasonic transducers that are integrated into the rear bumper. On some vehicles, the front area of the vehicle is also monitored by four additional ultrasonic transducers in the front bumper. Ultrasonics is the term used to describe sound above the human hearing range at frequencies between 20 kHz and 1000 MHz. Sounds at even higher frequencies are. | o HSE Health and Safety Executive Reducing ill health and accidents in motor vehicle repair HSE Health and Safety Executive Reducing ill health and accidents in motor vehicle repair This is a web-friendly version of leaflet INDG356 rev1 revised 12 09 Ensure that floors and traffic routes are cleaned as required Introduction This leaflet is aimed at anyone involved in motor vehicle repair and maintenance. It covers the main causes of accidents and ill health and explains some of the precautions you can take to prevent them. A checklist at the end of the leaflet will help you ask the right questions and prioritise your actions. Slips and trips Keep workshops walkways and showroom floors in good condition and free from tripping and slipping hazards. Slips and trips are the most common cause of motor vehicle repair MVR accidents and can be serious resulting in broken or dislocated bones and long periods off work. Keeping the workplace clean and tidy and the floors in good condition and providing slip-resistant footwear can make a big difference. Note that slip-resistant does not mean oil-resistant . Dos and Don ts Do keep the workplace tidy - clear away tools used items and airlines after use. Do provide non-slip floor surfaces. Clear up spillages immediately and repair flooring damage. Do provide slip-resistant footwear when necessary. Do ensure that snow ice or water from vehicles is cleaned up. Don t ignore spillages caused by others. Plant and equipment Select and install plant and equipment properly use it carefully and make sure it is maintained. MVR can be a tough environment for tools and machinery. Defective or incorrectly used vehicle lifts and vehicle supports can kill. Poorly maintained equipment can be excessively noisy and vibrate. 1 of 7 pages Health and Safety Executive Always use axle stands if working beneath a vehicle raised on a jack The risk from a vehicle lifted or supported off the ground is often underestimated and causes fatal accidents for .