Almost all of us work on our own rigs at home in some way or another. This time of year, lots of new goodies coming to our doors for install...don't forget proper safe working habits.
My next door neighbor's brother passed away Sunday afternoon from an unsafe work condition. He was 53 and had 6 kids. He was working underneath his car, had a wheel off with only a jack to hold it up. Either the jack mechanism failed or the vehicle slipped off the jack but ultimately he was crushed and passed away from the injuries.
A safe garage environment should go without saying but it is still worth repeating:
1. ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS use properly rated jack and jack stands when you have your vehicle jacked up. Do not side load the jack stands, the load should be directly above it.
2. Work on a flat surface area and put your wheels/tires back up under the vehicle for added safety.
3. Wear gloves whenever possible
4. Wear safety glasses
5. Block off your wheels so the vehicle won't move from it's jacked position
6. Disconnect the battery if you are doing anything under the hood
Working on your own vehicle is satisfying and fun but don't take shortcuts on safety!
Topic: Garage Safety (Read 362 times)
