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| shop stall | A small, designated work area where a vehicle can be parked for repairs |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| concussion | A brain injury caused by a blow to the head or a violent shaking of the head and body |
| lift | Device used to raise a vehicle during service and repair procedures |
| power tools | A tool that is actuated by an additional Power source and mechanism other than the solely manual labor used with hand tools |
| electrical shock | The condition that results when a body becomes part of an electrical circuit |
| carbon monoxide | A colorless, odorless, flammable, very toxic gas that is formed as a product of the incomplete combustion of carbon |
| face shield | An eye and face protection device that covers the entire face to provide protection from flying objects and splashing liquids |
| knee pads | A rubber, leather, or plastic pad strapped onto the knee for protection |
| right to know laws | Mandates that essential information and stipulations for safely working with hazardous materials be available to those handling them |
| ground prong | The round, third prong on an electrical plug; if a short develops in the electrical equipment, current passes through this connection to ground because of its low resistance |
| ergonomics | The study of people's efficiency in their working environment |
| chemical burn | A burn caused when a corrosive substance, such as solvents or battery acid, come into contact with skin |
| outside work area | A designated area adjacent to an auto repair shop’s overhead service doors that, in good weather, can be used as an open-air repair station |
| safety glasses | Eye protection device with special impact-resistant glass or plastic lenses, reinforced frames, and side shields |
| alignment rack | Fixture onto which the vehicle is driven for alignment measurement and adjustment |
| gasoline | Refined, abundant, and highly flammable product of crude oil that is the most common type of automobile fuel |
| proper body mechanics | Refers to the way you hold your body when you move around, helps you avoid muscle fatigue and injuries as you walk, bend over, lift objects, or perform other activities |
| fire | The result of heat, fuel, and oxygen in the correct proportions to start combustion |
| flammability hazard | Any material susceptible to burning due to its form or condition and the surrounding environment |
