Environmental/Safety Training Guides for Mechanics and Technicians
17 February 1999
New Environmental/Safety Training Guides for Shop Mechanics and Technicians
FINDLAY, Ohio--(AutomotiveWire)--Feb. 16, 1999--Environmental Development Corp. (EDC) is introducing two new environmental and safety training/awareness guides for shop mechanics and technicians.The 40-page, self-study guides provide a quick and easy way to administer and document training for shop mechanics and technicians working in vehicle/equipment maintenance facilities.
The guides, based on EDC's 400-page manager's guides, cover EPA and OSHA rules and recommended practices. Each guide includes optional pre- and post-tests that may be administered by the facility manager or instructor.
The Shop Environmental Training & Awareness Guide includes an introduction to basic environmental practices, employee right-to-know, hazardous wastes, used oil/filters/absorbents, wastewater, spill control, storage tanks and containers, solid-waste recycling, mobile air-conditioner servicing, parts cleaning, antifreeze recycling, fuels and refueling, emission controls, and paint and body shop.
The Shop Safety Training & Awareness Guide covers emergency planning, good housekeeping, first aid, hazard communications, personal protective equipment, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, machine hazards/guarding, automotive lifts, bench grinders, air compressors, radiators and coolants, parts cleaning, refrigerants, carbon monoxide/diesel exhaust, storage and handling of batteries, tire repair, brake and clutch work, power and hand tools, torch cutting and welding, material storage, paint and body shop and safe refueling.
To order, contact EDC at 419/422-1200; fax 419/422-1832; e-mail enviroline@aol.com. For additional information, visit their new website at www.envirosafeshop.com. Available by about March 31, 1999, the introductory price is $49 for each set of 5 and $89 for a set of 10. Both guides may be purchased for $89 for a set of 5 each or $159 for a set of 10 each.