Safety Procedures & PPE Flashcards
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When performing a wheel alignment on an Audi with the vehicle on an alignment rack, which safety step prevents the vehicle from rolling off?
Answer: Engaging the rack's wheel restraints and placing the transmission in Park (or using chocks for manual transmissions)
Alignment racks require wheel restraints (turn plates and slip plates) combined with Park/chocks to prevent vehicle movement during the procedure.
What is the correct disposal method for used engine oil and oil-soaked rags in an Audi service facility?
Answer: Collect used oil in sealed containers for recycling; store oily rags in a closed metal safety container
Used oil is a regulated waste that must be recycled, and oil-soaked rags can spontaneously combust, so they must be stored in a closed, UL-listed metal safety container.
What action should an Audi technician take if they detect the smell of refrigerant (HFO-1234yf or R-134a) in the shop?
Answer: Ventilate the area immediately, identify the leak source, and avoid ignition sources
Refrigerant vapors can displace oxygen, cause asphyxia, and HFO-1234yf is mildly flammable — immediate ventilation and ignition control are required.
Why must an Audi technician remove metallic jewelry (rings, watches, bracelets) before performing electrical system diagnostics?
Answer: Metal jewelry can cause short circuits or burns if it contacts battery terminals or live circuits
Conductive jewelry bridging battery terminals or live circuits can cause severe arc burns, electrical shock, or short circuit damage to vehicle electronics.
Which Audi-specific hazard requires a technician to wait at least 10 minutes after ignition-off before handling the steering column area?
Answer: Steering airbag and pyrotechnic pre-tensioner capacitor discharge
Airbag system capacitors in the steering column area retain charge after ignition-off; waiting the OEM-specified time (often 10+ minutes) allows discharge to prevent accidental airbag deployment.
A shop apprentice is about to use a chemical parts washer containing petroleum-based solvent. What is the FIRST safety step?
Answer: Read the SDS, put on nitrile gloves and safety glasses, and ensure local exhaust ventilation is active
Before using any chemical, reviewing the SDS and donning appropriate PPE (nitrile gloves, safety glasses) and activating ventilation are the required first steps.
What is the correct procedure when a floor drain in an Audi workshop becomes clogged with oil and debris?
Answer: Report it to the facility manager and cordon off the area until cleared by an approved method to prevent spill overflow
A clogged floor drain creates slip, fire, and environmental hazards; it must be reported and properly cleared to maintain safe drainage and regulatory compliance.