Car Mechanics Safety Training | Atlantic Training Blog

When working as a mechanic, the number of cars that pass through your shop bay doors every day makes it easy to forget that cars are big, dangerous objects, even when stationary. As with any profession, you might find yourself overlooking some of the most basic steps to protect yourself and your coworkers. Below, you’ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Car Mechanics.

OSHA Required Training

Electrical OSHA Regulation: 1910.332

When OSHA Requires Electrical Training:

When an employee faces the risk of electric shock that is not reduced to a safe level by engineering controls. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

None specified.

Downloadable Electrical Training Resources (free):

Electrical Safety Awareness Training Powerpoint
Electrical Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout

Electrical Training Videos (paid):

Electrocution Hazards Part I: Worksite Safety by Atlantic Training
Preventing Electrocutions by Atlantic Training
Electrical Safety by Atlantic Training

HazCom / GHS OSHA Regulation: 1910.1200(h)

When OSHA Requires HazCom / GHS Training:

Employees that may be exposed to hazardous substances as part of their job. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

When there is a change.

Downloadable HazCom / GHS Training Resources (free):

HazCom / GHS Powerpoint
HazCom / GHS Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout

HazCom / GHS Training Videos (paid):

HazCom (GHS) in Industrial Facilities by Atlantic Training
GHS Safety Data Sheets Training Video by Atlantic Training
HazCom (GHS) in Healthcare Facilities by Atlantic Training

Hearing Protection OSHA Regulation: 1910.95(k)

When OSHA Requires Hearing Protection Training:

Employees that are exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

Annually.

Downloadable Hearing Protection Training Resources (free):

Hearing Protection Powerpoint
Hearing Protection Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout

Hearing Protection Training Videos (paid):

Hearing Conservation Safety by Atlantic Training
Hearing Conservation (PPE) by Atlantic Training
Ultimate Hearing Conservation by Atlantic Training

Fire Extinguisher OSHA Regulation: 1910.157(g)

When OSHA Requires Fire Extinguisher Training:

When fire extinguishers exist in the workplace, the employer should train employees on their usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

Annually.

Downloadable Fire Extinguisher Training Resources (free):

Fire Extinguisher Training Powerpoint
Fire Extinguisher Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout

Fire Extinguisher Training Videos (paid):

Using Fire Extinguishers Safely by Atlantic Training
Portable Fire Extinguishers by Coastal Training
Fire Extinguisher Safety by Atlantic Training

Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment OSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)

When OSHA Requires Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training:

When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

Retraining required when the type of PPE changes, employee demonstrates inability to use PPE properly, or when the workplace changes in a way that renders previous training obsolete.