AUDI Safety Procedures & PPE 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When working under a lifted Audi, which additional safety measure should ALWAYS be used alongside a hydraulic floor jack?
- Leave the floor jack as the sole support
- Place jack stands under the vehicle's designated lift points (Correct answer)
- Use wheel chocks only
- Rely on the parking brake alone
Correct answer: Place jack stands under the vehicle's designated lift points
Jack stands must always be placed under the manufacturer-specified lift points whenever a technician works beneath a vehicle — a floor jack alone can fail.
Question 2: Which type of gloves is most appropriate when handling hot exhaust components on an Audi?
- Latex disposable gloves
- Heat-resistant leather or Kevlar gloves (Correct answer)
- Nitrile chemical-resistant gloves
- Cotton work gloves
Correct answer: Heat-resistant leather or Kevlar gloves
Heat-resistant leather or Kevlar gloves protect against burns from exhaust manifolds, catalytic converters, and other high-temperature components.
Question 3: What is the correct procedure before disconnecting the high-voltage battery on an Audi e-tron or Q4 e-tron?
- Wear standard mechanic gloves and proceed normally
- Don Class 0 or higher insulated HV gloves and follow the OEM de-energization procedure (Correct answer)
- Simply turn off the ignition and wait 30 seconds
- Disconnect the 12V auxiliary battery only
Correct answer: Don Class 0 or higher insulated HV gloves and follow the OEM de-energization procedure
High-voltage systems on EVs require Class 0 (1,000V rated) or higher insulated gloves and strict OEM de-energization steps to prevent electrocution.
Question 4: Why must safety glasses be worn when using a wire brush attachment on an angle grinder in an Audi workshop?
- To comply with fashion standards
- To prevent metal fragments and sparks from causing eye injury (Correct answer)
- Glasses improve visibility of the work surface
- They protect the eyes from UV light only
Correct answer: To prevent metal fragments and sparks from causing eye injury
Angle grinders propel metal fragments, rust, and sparks at high velocity, making ANSI-rated safety glasses essential to prevent serious eye injuries.
Question 5: What SDS (Safety Data Sheet) section identifies the required PPE for a chemical used in an Audi shop?
- Section 2 – Hazard Identification
- Section 8 – Exposure Controls/Personal Protection (Correct answer)
- Section 4 – First Aid Measures
- Section 11 – Toxicological Information
Correct answer: Section 8 – Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Section 8 of the SDS specifically lists recommended engineering controls, exposure limits, and required PPE for each chemical.
Question 6: An Audi technician notices a small puddle of brake fluid on the shop floor. What is the correct immediate action?
- Mark the area with a cone and clean it up at end of shift
- Clean it up immediately using absorbent material and dispose of it properly (Correct answer)
- Leave it; brake fluid is not hazardous
- Cover it with a floor mat to prevent slipping
Correct answer: Clean it up immediately using absorbent material and dispose of it properly
Brake fluid spills create a slip hazard and must be cleaned up immediately with absorbent material to prevent injuries and contamination.
Question 7: When should a respirator with an organic vapor cartridge be used in an Audi workshop?
- When painting or spraying solvent-based chemicals (Correct answer)
- Only when working outdoors
- When using water-based cleaners only
- When performing brake inspections in open air
Correct answer: When painting or spraying solvent-based chemicals
Organic vapor cartridges are required when spraying paints, primers, or solvent-based chemicals that release harmful VOCs into the breathing zone.
AUDI Safety Procedures & PPE 2
When working under a lifted Audi, which additional safety measure should ALWAYS be used alongside a hydraulic floor jack?