Is it worth using your car for work?
Not all considerations are negative. The positive to using your personal vehicle for business is tax deductions. However, the IRS requires you use the vehicle strictly for business use and never for personal use. Even if you use the car on the weekends for personal use, you won’t be able to utilize the deductions.
Can my boss make me pay for damages?
No, employers cannot charge employees for mistakes, shortages, or damages. Only if you agree (in writing) that your employer can deduct from your pay for the mistake. Deductions must be for your benefit (and agreed to in writing), or done to comply with some aspect of state or federal law.
What do you need to know about manual handling?
Put down, then adjust. If precise positioning of the load is necessary, put it down first, then slide it into the desired position. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended) apply to work which involves lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling or carrying.
When did manual handling regulations come into effect?
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended) apply to work which involves lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling or carrying.
How many accidents are caused by manual handling?
Twenty eight per cent of injuries to Victorian workers are caused by manual handling. Manual handling covers a wide range of activities including: lifting, pushing, pulling, holding, restraining, throwing and carrying.
What should car guys know about basic automotive knowledge?
Use a torque wrench to get them to your manufacturer’s specified range — no more, no less. If you don’t have a torque wrench, get one, then use it to torque every other lug nut in a star-shaped pattern (diagonally across from each other) until you’ve done them all. Look, it’s not that difficult. Positive clamp on dead battery.
Where can I find the manual for my car?
In most cases, you can just search for a car’s year, make and model, and then view the manual. In some cases however, you’ll need to register at the carmaker’s site. Occasionally you’ll need to provide a car’s vehicle identification number (VIN). You can find the VIN on the vehicle registration document, an insurance card or on the vehicle itself.
Why do I need an owner’s manual for my car?
Owner’s manuals provide drivers with lots of basic knowledge and safety information that can give you peace of mind when operating your vehicle, and critical help if you find your car broken down on the side of the road. Unfortunately, if you have purchased a used car, there’s a chance that it didn’t come with the owner’s manual.
Where can I get a copy of the owner’s manual?
Step 1: Contact a dealership. If you want a physical copy of the owner’s manual for your used car, the best thing to do is contact the manufacturer and request one. Most automakers are more than happy to provide you with an owner’s manual, though you may have to pay a small amount to get one.
Use a torque wrench to get them to your manufacturer’s specified range — no more, no less. If you don’t have a torque wrench, get one, then use it to torque every other lug nut in a star-shaped pattern (diagonally across from each other) until you’ve done them all. Look, it’s not that difficult. Positive clamp on dead battery.