ThosL Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 https://www.lewrockwell.com/2016/12/eric-peters/things-never/ Fortunately, I haven't had any bad accidents, though I only occasionally work on my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 They should add to that... Don't smoke when you're working on the fuel system. Or use a grinder, or sawzall, or torch... Don't wear metal jewelry when working with electrical systems or servicing/changing a battery. Metal is conductive... And it glows red hot if you bridge the battery posts or short a power wire to ground with it. Don't wear loose fitting clothing at all, but especially when working on a running engine. If you've never had to rip a shirt sleeve off to get your arm unstuck from an engine bay you don't know what fun you're missing! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY_Dave Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Don't make the down payment on the boat until the check from the new engine job clears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThosL Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 I have known mechanics in Vermont who lost tips of fingers, etc. working in the middle of winter due to moving machinery, or being in the wrong place/wrong time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzookey Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 The number one thing Mechanics need to avoid. Working on stuff for family. It never gets done fast enough, there is always something unrelated that you caused, and you end up doing it for free or really cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 There is literally thousand of things you need to avoid. Like asbestos in brake shoes/pads and clutch linings which is still used today and is proven to cause cancer. Another is welding anywhere near where chlorinated brake clean has been applied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY_Dave Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 What, phosgene is bad for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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