{"id":77183,"date":"2020-12-17T10:34:02","date_gmt":"2020-12-17T18:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/?p=77183"},"modified":"2020-12-17T10:34:02","modified_gmt":"2020-12-17T18:34:02","slug":"shop-safety-tips-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/shop-safety-tips-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Shop Safety Tips &#8211; Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-carousel-extra='{\"blog_id\":1,\"permalink\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/shop-safety-tips-part-2\\\/\"}' id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-77183 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/shop-safety-tips-part-2\/1-min-73\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1-min-1-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Shop Safety Tips - Part 2\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-77187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1-min-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1-min-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1-min-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1-min-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1-min-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-attachment-id=\"77187\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/shop-safety-tips-part-2\/1-min-73\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1-min-1-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Shop Safety Tips &amp;#8211; Part 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;When we last left you, we laid out the beginnings of our 40-shop safety tip series.  While it\u2019s likely far more fun to discuss the latest and greatest go-fast parts and technology, there\u2019s no question safety in the shop is necessary. Afterall, it\u2019s tough to work when you\u2019re banged up, bandaged up and stitched up.  We\u2019ll bet plenty of you have experience in that regard (me too!).  So with that out of the way, here\u2019s our second installment:&lt;br \/&gt;\n* ( BONUS TIP)&lt;br \/&gt;\n&lt;a class=&quot;click__begin&quot;&gt;Click Here to Begin Slideshow&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1-min-1-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1-min-1-1024x683.jpg\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-77187'>\n\t\t\t\tWhen we last left you, we laid out the beginnings of our 40-shop safety tip series.  While it\u2019s likely far more fun to discuss the latest and greatest go-fast parts and technology, there\u2019s no question safety in the shop is necessary. Afterall, it\u2019s tough to work when you\u2019re banged up, bandaged up and stitched up.  We\u2019ll bet plenty of you have experience in that regard (me too!).  So with that out of the way, here\u2019s our second installment:\n* ( BONUS TIP)\n<a class=\"click__begin\">Click Here to Begin Slideshow<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/shop-safety-tips-part-2\/11-min-18\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11-min-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Shop Safety Tips - Part 2\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-77188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11-min-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-attachment-id=\"77188\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/shop-safety-tips-part-2\/11-min-18\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11-min-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"TOOLS OF THE TRADE\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt; Always use the appropriate tool for the job.  When you\u2019re in a hurry, it\u2019s easy to use a wrench or ratchet as a small hammer or to use a screwdriver as a pry bar. Unfortuntely, these tools aren\u2019t designed for those jobs.  The consequences might not be pretty for the tools or for you.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;*RUST RESPIRATOR:&lt;br \/&gt;\n When spraying rust-prevention products or paints (for example, POR-15), be absolutely positive you use a filtered respirator. These rust treatments can react with moisture (your lungs).  Not good for your health.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11-min-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11-min-1024x683.jpg\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-77188'>\n\t\t\t\t Always use the appropriate tool for the job.  When you\u2019re in a hurry, it\u2019s easy to use a wrench or ratchet as a small hammer or to use a screwdriver as a pry bar. Unfortuntely, these tools aren\u2019t designed for those jobs.  The consequences might not be pretty for the tools or for you.\n\n*RUST RESPIRATOR: \n When spraying rust-prevention products or paints (for example, POR-15), be absolutely positive you use a filtered respirator. These rust treatments can react with moisture (your lungs).  Not good for your health.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/shop-safety-tips-part-2\/13-min-12\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13-min-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Shop Safety Tips - Part 2\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-77189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13-min-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-attachment-id=\"77189\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/shop-safety-tips-part-2\/13-min-12\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13-min-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ESCAPE ROUTE\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;When working on a car, ponder an \u201cescape route\u201d.  Why is this important?  First, think about a fire.  If you\u2019re using a torch or working on a running engine, there\u2019s a chance you can cause a fire.  Can you get out?  Can you get the fire out?  The same applies if you\u2019re under the car and heaven forbid, a jack stand fails.  Think about how you can lessen the danger before you crawl under it.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13-min-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13-min-1024x683.jpg\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-77189'>\n\t\t\t\tWhen working on a car, ponder an \u201cescape route\u201d.  Why is this important?  First, think about a fire.  If you\u2019re using a torch or working on a running engine, there\u2019s a chance you can cause a fire.  Can you get out?  Can you get the fire out?  The same applies if you\u2019re under the car and heaven forbid, a jack stand fails.  Think about how you can lessen the danger before you crawl under it.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/shop-safety-tips-part-2\/14-min-10\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14-min-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Shop Safety Tips - Part 2\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-77190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14-min-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-attachment-id=\"77190\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/shop-safety-tips-part-2\/14-min-10\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14-min-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"AIR FORCE\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;It\u2019s a good idea to regularly inspect compressed air hoses prioer to use and always replace cracked, worn or frayed hose. When blowing dust and dirt from parts and the work area, reduce compressed air below 30-PSI.  Alothough we all do it, you shouldn\u2019t use compressed air to clean yourself or your clothes.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14-min-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/14-min-1024x683.jpg\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-77190'>\n\t\t\t\tIt\u2019s a good idea to regularly inspect compressed air hoses prioer to use and always replace cracked, worn or frayed hose. When blowing dust and dirt from parts and the work area, reduce compressed air below 30-PSI.  Alothough we all do it, you shouldn\u2019t use compressed air to clean yourself or your clothes.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/shop-safety-tips-part-2\/15-min-10\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/15-min-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Shop Safety Tips - Part 2\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-77191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/15-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/15-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/15-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/15-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/15-min-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-attachment-id=\"77191\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/shop-safety-tips-part-2\/15-min-10\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/15-min-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"FRAYED FINGERS\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;When working on braided hose, you\u2019ll often find the end of the wire braid can become frayed.  If that happens it becomes a real chore (and a lot of accompanying physical pain) to fit the frayed ends inside the fitting.  The fix is to add a small hose clamp over the frayed end.  Tighten the clamp and the wire braid will shrink sufficiently to fit itothe hose end. Once you get the hose end started, remove the clamp and continue with the assembly process. This tip regularly saves on Band Aids!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/15-min-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/15-min-1024x683.jpg\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-77191'>\n\t\t\t\tWhen working on braided hose, you\u2019ll often find the end of the wire braid can become frayed.  If that happens it becomes a real chore (and a lot of accompanying physical pain) to fit the frayed ends inside the fitting.  The fix is to add a small hose clamp over the frayed end.  Tighten the clamp and the wire braid will shrink sufficiently to fit itothe hose end. Once you get the hose end started, remove the clamp and continue with the assembly process. This tip regularly saves on Band Aids!\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/shop-safety-tips-part-2\/16-min-10\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/16-min-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Shop Safety Tips - Part 2\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-77192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/16-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/16-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/16-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/16-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/16-min-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-attachment-id=\"77192\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/shop-safety-tips-part-2\/16-min-10\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/16-min-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SILICONE SPILLS\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt; Silicone-based lube can be nice to have around (aside from inside a body shop!).  Unfortunately in liquid form (or in a product that contains a small amount of it), a spill on the shop floor will forever be slippery.  The fix is to spray good old fashioned vinegar over the contaminated area.  It neutralizes the silicone.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;*EXPLOSIVE BEHAVIOUR  Should you decide to paint something in your garage (a part or two or perhaps a complete car), be positive to extinguish all flames and that includes all pilot lights before the spray job starts (for example the pilot light on a gas hot water heater).  Atomized paint pretty much explodes when exposed to an open flame, and the flames can spread rapidly.    &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/16-min-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/16-min-1024x683.jpg\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-77192'>\n\t\t\t\t Silicone-based lube can be nice to have around (aside from inside a body shop!).  Unfortunately in liquid form (or in a product that contains a small amount of it), a spill on the shop floor will forever be slippery.  The fix is to spray good old fashioned vinegar over the contaminated area.  It neutralizes the silicone.\n\n*EXPLOSIVE BEHAVIOUR  Should you decide to paint something in your garage (a part or two or perhaps a complete car), be positive to extinguish all flames and that includes all pilot lights before the spray job starts (for example the pilot light on a gas hot water heater).  Atomized paint pretty much explodes when exposed to an open flame, and the flames can spread rapidly.    \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/shop-safety-tips-part-2\/18-min-8\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/18-min-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Shop Safety Tips - Part 2\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-77184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/18-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/18-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/18-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/18-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/18-min-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-attachment-id=\"77184\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/shop-safety-tips-part-2\/18-min-8\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/18-min-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"THE KEY IS \u201cON\u201d!\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt; Always remove the key from the ignition switch. If it is there and it somehow is left \u201con\u201d, you run the risk of getting a jolt when working on the car. No secret we\u2019re sure!  Besides, it saves shorts or electrical spikes that can damage expensive electronic components.  &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/18-min-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/18-min-1024x683.jpg\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-77184'>\n\t\t\t\t Always remove the key from the ignition switch. If it is there and it somehow is left \u201con\u201d, you run the risk of getting a jolt when working on the car. No secret we\u2019re sure!  Besides, it saves shorts or electrical spikes that can damage expensive electronic components.  \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/shop-safety-tips-part-2\/19-min-8\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/19-min-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Shop Safety Tips - Part 2\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-77185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/19-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/19-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/19-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/19-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/19-min-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-attachment-id=\"77185\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/shop-safety-tips-part-2\/19-min-8\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/19-min-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SHOCKING\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Repair or get rid of any frayed electrical cords that have seen better days.  They\u2019re both a shock and a fire hazard. On another note, don\u2019t overload garage outlets with muliple devices that are charging.  Be diligent.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/19-min-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/19-min-1024x683.jpg\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-77185'>\n\t\t\t\tRepair or get rid of any frayed electrical cords that have seen better days.  They\u2019re both a shock and a fire hazard. On another note, don\u2019t overload garage outlets with muliple devices that are charging.  Be diligent.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/shop-safety-tips-part-2\/20-min-8\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20-min-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Shop Safety Tips - Part 2\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-77186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20-min-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-attachment-id=\"77186\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/shop-safety-tips-part-2\/20-min-8\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20-min-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"COOLANT DRAINS\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;If you\u2019re draining engine coolant (antifreeze), treat it for what it is, a hazard to the health (and often life) of both humans and animals &amp;#8212; especially if digested. Be certain to dispose of the stuff properly.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20-min-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20-min-1024x683.jpg\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-77186'>\n\t\t\t\tIf you\u2019re draining engine coolant (antifreeze), treat it for what it is, a hazard to the health (and often life) of both humans and animals &#8212; especially if digested. Be certain to dispose of the stuff properly.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>When we last left you, we laid out the beginnings of our 40-shop safety tip series.  While it\u2019s likely far more fun to discuss the latest and greatest go-fast parts and technology, there\u2019s no question safety in the shop is necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":76899,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[3447,3697,17,11,3470,4879],"tags":[813,2536,2740,4888,4764,321],"class_list":["post-77183","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-classic","category-galleries","category-guest-column","category-how-tos","category-news","category-slideshow","tag-gallery","tag-safety","tag-shop-tips","tag-slideshow","tag-tech","tag-wayne-scraba"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1-min-scaled-e1607037798926.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p42YSK-k4T","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77183","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=77183"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77183\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":77193,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77183\/revisions\/77193"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/76899"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=77183"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=77183"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=77183"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}