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
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
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
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
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.
Downloadable Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training Resources (free):
Personal Protective Equipment Powerpoint
Personal Protective Equipment Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Industry Best-Practice Training
(Not required by OSHA)
Back Safety
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Back Safety Training Resources (free):
Back Safety Powerpoint
Back Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Ergonomics
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Ergonomics Training Resources (free):
Ergonomics Powerpoint
Ergonomics Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Eye Safety
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Eye Safety Training Resources (free):
Eye Safety Powerpoint
Eye Protection Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Power Tools Safety
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Power Tools Safety Training Resources (free):
Power Tools Safety Powerpoint
Power Tools Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Safety Housekeeping
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Safety Housekeeping Training Resources (free):
Workplace Housekeeping Powerpoint
Housekeeping Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Hand, Wrist and Finger
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Hand, Wrist and Finger Training Resources (free):
Hand, Wrist and Finger Powerpoint
Hand Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Slips, Trips and Falls
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Slips, Trips and Falls Training Resources (free):
