The room must have a portable fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
When the engine is running (especially in starting modes) carbon monoxide is released (carbon monoxide) — a poisonous gas without color or smell. A dangerous concentration of carbon monoxide can form even with the garage door open, so before starting the engine, ensure forced exhaust fumes are removed outside the garage. If there is no forced exhaust, you can start the engine for a short time by putting a section of hose on the exhaust pipe and extending it outside the garage. In this case, the exhaust system and its connection to the hose must be sealed. When repairing electrical circuits and electrical equipment of the car, disconnect the wire terminal from the negative terminal of the battery.
Before disconnecting the fuel system lines during maintenance and repair, it is necessary to relieve the fuel pressure in the system.
To protect your hands from cuts and bruises during "power" operations, wear gloves (leather is better). To protect your eyes when working with power tools, wear glasses (better special ones with side shields).
Do not use faulty tools: open-end wrenches with a gaping mouth or crushed jaws, screwdrivers with a rounded, twisted blade or improperly sharpened ones, pliers with poorly secured plastic handles, hammers with an unfixed handle, etc.
When jacking up a car, work should be done on a flat horizontal surface. Apply the parking brake and place chocks under the wheels. When installing a jack under the threshold, use only the places specified by the manufacturer. Use only a serviceable jack.
Do not work under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack. Use the factory-made stand for safety.
Before installing the stand, first make sure that the corresponding power elements of the body (floor reinforcements, thresholds) are strong enough.
It is prohibited to hang the car on two or more jacks; use factory-made stands and support columns.
It is prohibited to load or unload a vehicle while it is on a jack (get into it, remove or install the engine). When repairing a car with a dismantled engine (power unit) keep in mind that the axle weight distribution changes: when jacked up, such a car may fall.
Used oils contain carcinogenic compounds. If oil gets on your hands, wipe them off with a rag and then wipe them with a special "hand cleaner" (or sunflower oil) and wash with warm water and soap.
It is forbidden to wash your hands with hot water, as this allows harmful substances to easily penetrate the skin.
If you get gasoline on your hands, also wipe them with a clean cloth and then wash them with soap.
Engine coolant (antifreeze) contains ethylene glycol, which is toxic when ingested and, to a lesser extent, when in contact with the skin.
Electrolyte causes burning and redness when it comes into contact with the skin. If electrolyte gets on your hands or in your eyes, first wash it off with plenty of cold water. Then you can wash your hands with a solution of baking soda or ammonia (from the car first aid kit).
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