34 Auto Suspension and Steering Copyright by Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Summary Th e most common cause of accidents is carelessness. Many technicians become rushed and forget to do the job safely. An accident may result in personal injury, long-term bodily harm, or damage to equipment or property. Many accidents are caused when technicians fail to correct dangerous conditions in the work area, such as oil spills or tripping hazards. Other accidents are caused when technicians take shortcuts instead of following proper repair procedures. Many suspension parts are under spring tension. Th e technician must be sure that all spring tension is removed from any part before trying to remove it. Th e best ways to prevent accidents are to maintain a neat workplace, to use proper methods of repair, and to wear protective equipment when needed. It is up to the technician to study the job beforehand, work safely, and prevent acci- dents. Always use common sense when working on vehicles, and avoid people who do not. Careless production and disposal of wastes cause much environmental damage. Th e two main ways in which an automotive shop can cause environmental damage are care- lessly disposing of wastes, and repairing vehicles in such a way that they pollute the atmosphere. Environmental rules should always be followed to prevent damage to the air, water, or soil. In many cases, federal and state law requires proper disposal of wastes and proper vehicle repairs. Review Questions—Chapter 2 Answer the following questions using the information provided in this chapter. 1. An accident can cause _____ injury and may result in damage to _____. 2. What attitude frequently leads to accidents? 3. Give three examples of failure to maintain a safe workplace. 4. Give three examples of improper service procedures. 5. Never assume that suspension parts are not under _____ tension. 6. A metal ring or bracelet may form a(n) _____ _____ path between a positive terminal and ground. 7. Why must you never sweep areas where brake service has been performed? 8. One of the best ways to learn about a new piece of equipment is to read the _____ _____. 9. _____ _____ is a deadly gas that builds up quickly and cannot be detected. 10. Whenever you work on a running vehicle, apply the _____ _____.