ABI14110 – ABIOSH International Certificate in Automative Safety ©

ABIOSH 14110 Automotive Safety Training The auto industry is complicated and hazardous. There have been over 3 million injuries and 65,000 deaths in the motor vehicle industry worldwide over the last 5 years. Workers in the auto industries are potentially exposed to a variety of chemical and physical hazards. Chemical hazards may include volatile organics from paints, fillers and solvents; diisocyanates, polyisocyanates, and hexavalent chromium from spray painting operations; silica from sandblasting operations; dusts from sanding; and metal fumes from welding and cutting. Physical hazards include repetitive stress and other ergonomic injuries, noise, lifts, cutting tools, and oil and grease on walking surfaces. This course is addressed in specific standards for the general auto industry. It focuses on occupational health and safety to reduce the number of work-related injuries and improve overall work environments in the automotive industry. Successful completion of the course would enable delegates to reduce the likelihood of accidents or ill health in the workplace, it is designed to establish a vision of a safety focused culture and inspire the delegates to positively lead the culture by example and in practice.

Introduction

The auto industry is complicated and hazardous. There have been over 3 million injuries and 65, 000 deaths in the motor vehicle industry worldwide over the last 5 years. Workers in the auto industries are potentially exposed to a variety of chemical and physical hazards. Chemical hazards may include volatile organics from paints, fillers and solvents; diisocyanates, polyisocyanates, and hexavalent chromium from spray painting operations; silica from sandblasting operations; dusts from sanding; and metal fumes from welding and cutting. Physical hazards include repetitive stress and other ergonomic injuries, noise, lifts, cutting tools, and oil and grease on walking surfaces. This course is addressed in specific standards for the general auto industry. It focuses on occupational health and safety to reduce the number of work-related injuries and improve overall work environments in the automotive industry. Successful completion of the course would enable delegates to reduce the likelihood of accidents or ill health in the workplace, it is designed to establish a vision of a safety focused culture and inspire the delegates to positively lead the culture by example and in practice.

Learning Outcomes

Equip delegates with the principles of health and safety management
To equip auto industry employees to ensure awareness of general hazards to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries at the work
Designed to educate auto mechanics on the proper use of hand and power tools to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries
Explains hazards of misusing hand tools, proper use of impact tools, safety with electrical power tools, and other general safe work practices
Offers a comprehensive safety training addressing the many hazardous issues common in automotive industry ensuring workers have the appropriate knowledge to reduce accidents and injuries
Addresses the roles and responsibilities of preventing accidents and injuries in the workplace as a result of unsafe acts of employees
Delegates will learn hazards awareness in various weather, road and environmental conditions and what drivers must do as professionals to protect themselves and the public

Target Audience

All those involved in the auto industries including:

Managers and Supervisors
Engineers and Technicians
Mechanics
Operators

Duration: – 10 Days

Methodology

Multimedia Power point presentation
High-quality course video including narration, music and text
Superior high-resolution graphics, 3D animation and illustrations
Challenging learning activities, knowledge checks and post-tests to reinforce and evaluate employee knowledge
Intuitive course navigation and bookmarking

Course Modules

PART 1: General Health and Safety in the Automotive IndustryFoundation in Occupational Health and Safety

The Moral, Social and Economic Reasons for Health and Safety
Safety culture and Training
Leadership and Employee involvement
Employee Safety Orientation for Automotive Personnel
International Safety regulatory requirements
Hand and Power Tool Safety
Motor Fleet Maintenance Safety
Human Behaviour / Reducing Unsafe Acts
Hazards in the Automotive Industry 3
Hazard Communications
Preventing Back Injuries in auto industry
First Aid
Fire Extinguisher Use & Procedures
Acid Battery and Jump-Starting
Vehicle Inspection – Automobile and Light Trucks
Speed Management
Accident and Breakdown Procedures

PART 2: Safety in Motor Vehicle Repair (MVR)

Organising health and safety in MVR
Servicing and mechanical repair
Bodyshops and SMART spraying
Tyre and wheel removal, replacement and repair
Roadside repairs and recovery
Common issues in MVR
Under-vehicle access
Inspection pits
Compressed-air equipment
Noise and vibration
Fire and explosion
Flame cutting and welding
Manual handling
Electrical safety
Work at height
General working conditions
Safety in MVR offices

PART 3: Practical Application

Inspection of an automobile factory/Shop and writing a report