Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems Classroom Manual Fifth Edition Update by John F. Kershaw

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Tools, Fasteners, and Safety 17
Figure 1-43. This vehicle fell from the hoist because
the pads were not set correctly. No one was hurt, but
the vehicle was a total loss.
(a)
SAFETY
ARM CLIP
(b)
Figure 1-42. (a) Tall safety stands can be used to
provide additional support for a vehicle while on a
hoist. (b) A block of wood should be used to avoid the
possibility of doing damage to components supported
by the stand.
5. Before lowering the hoist, the safety
latch(es) must be released and the direction
of the controls reversed. The speed downward
is often adjusted to be as slow as possible
for additional safety.
Figure 1-44. The safety arm clip should be engaged
to prevent the possibility that the hoist support arms
can move.
ELECTRICAL CORD
SAFETY
Use correctly grounded three-prong sockets and
extension cords to operate power tools. Some
tools use only two-prong plugs. Make sure these
are double insulated. When not in use, keep electrical
cords off the floor to prevent tripping over
them. Tape the cords down if they are placed in
high foot traffic areas.