Demonstration should include
- pneumatic equipment (e.g., tire machine, pneumatic jack)
- hydraulic equipment (e.g., floor jack, lift rack, hydraulic press, engine hoist)
- electrical equipment (e.g., bench grinder, drill press, battery testers and chargers)
- blocking equipment (e.g., wheel ramps, jack stands, wheel chocks)
- ventilation equipment (e.g., exhaust fans, hose, attachments)
- mechanical equipment (e.g., work vise, arbor press, hose reels, creepers, carts, dollies)
- cleaning equipment (e.g., solvent tank, pressure washer, steam cleaner).
Demonstration should emphasize the correct use, the hazards, cleaning, storage, and the precautions associated with each, in accordance with manufacturers specifications and instructor’s guidelines.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are unsafe uses of air compressors in the small engine lab?
- What is the safest way to hold a part in a vise?
- When is the cleaning tank used?
- When should jack stands be used?
- What are the dangers of running an engine in a confined space without appropriate ventilation?