Auto Glasses Safety

I have a 2005 Saturn Vue and was driving down the highway when my driver's side window exploded in on me. I am trying to determine how this happened and if it could happen again. There were no nicks or cracks in the window prior to this and I have found nothing external (a rock, etc) in my car that could have hit the window and caused the breakage.

I would say its most likely from a rock. The side window probably shattered as its not laminated like the windshield. Doing some searches on the net, I see that only the windshield is laminated to protect from shattered glass.
for example:
http://www.xtremega.com/vuestand.htm

but looks as though some car manufacturers are making even the passenger windows with laminated glass.

http://www.nascar.com/2003/kyn/tech/dupo nt/tips/09/09/sentryglas/

2006-09-17 20:08:24 by tweez8976

Auto Glass Safety

I am looking for safety eyewear that is comfortable, I am being told that I need both glasses and goggles. The job is related auto repair.

I know the perfect place for you to buy safety glasses WITH prescription.
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2009-02-24 06:47:22 by Rick

Price: $15.99 $9.99

Meets CSA Z94.3 safety standards.
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I like Sen Shelby saying Auto makers were not innovative enough to loan them money.

What part of designing new Models every year for 100 years is not innovative. or Inventing everything from the assembly line to safety glass is not inovative.

the fear must be that the financial industry has everything tied to it, and its demise would mean the demise of modern usa as we all know it. the auto industry has not had to move forward as rapidly as other industries, with quite a captive market and minimal incentive for extensive change. easier to pick on them in hindsight.

2008-12-10 19:16:03 by Obama W. Bush

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Push button on/off switch powered by 3 AAA batteries-not incuded
Can be worn over your glasses. This polycarbonate product is impact resistant, but not unbreakable.

Preston Tucker is credited with creating the safety factors incorporated in vehicles amoung them was safety glass, disc brakes, fuel injection, aircraft inspired doors, and seat belts. He also came up with a rear mounted drive system. Did his he or his family ever benefit from his innovations?

Tucker was drug through court and peeled back like a banana.
His car was so far advanced that it frightened the major car companies. He accused them of building death traps and set about to prove he bould build a safer car. He did. He only produced about 50 of his dream cars before he was forced to shut down and abandon his creation " The Tucker"

2007-10-01 01:20:49 by thomkat

1. If it explodes, a pail of gasoline could:

_____ a. cause little harm.

_____ b. start a small fire.

_____ c. level a building.

_____ d. level a city block.

2. You should store oil-soaked rags in:

_____ a. plastic bags.

_____ b. a mesh bag to allow the rags to dry.

_____ c. an airtight metal container.

_____ d. a locked cabinet.

3. The first step you should take when there is an emergency is to:

_____ a. evacuate the building.

_____ b. call 911.

_____ c. shut all windows and doors.

_____ d. alert those in charge.

4. A fire composed of burning wood, paper, and light combustibles is a __________ fire?

_____ a. Class-A

_____ b. Class-B

_____ c. Class-C

_____ d. Class-D

5. What should you do to change a Class-C fire into a Class-A or Class-B fire?

_____ a. Spray it with water.

_____ b. Use a dry chemical extinguisher.

_____ c. Shut off the electrical power.

_____ d. Smother it with damp rags.

6. What should you do to put out a Class-D fire?

_____ a. Spray it with water.

_____ b. Aim compressed air at it.

_____ c. Shut off the electricity.

_____ d. Apply special powdered chemicals.

7. A significant hazard of standing in front of a vehicle to fight an engine fire is that:

_____ a. a shock-mounted bumper could explode, turning it into a projectile.

_____ b. the headlights could explode, spraying glass.

_____ c. the vehicle could roll.

_____ d. the radiator could burst.

8. After a piece of unsafe electrical equipment is taken out of service, it should be:

_____ a. "red tagged."

_____ b. "blue tagged."

_____ c. removed from the shop.

_____ d. stored in a locked cabinet.

9. If a man is choking on a piece of food but can make noises, you should:

_____ a. perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).

_____ b. perform the Heimlich maneuver.

_____ c. slap him on the back.

_____ d. stay with him and encourage him to cough it out.

10. Safety red represents:

_____ a. warning.

_____ b. first aid.

_____ c. radiation hazard.

_____ d. danger.

11. A __________ cross should be placed on any first-aid equipment.

_____ a. red

_____ b. green

_____ c. blue

_____ d. orange

12. One advantage of wearing a full-face shield instead of safety glasses is that it:

_____ a. protects both the eyes and the face.

_____ b. is more comfortable.

_____ c. is less expensive.

_____ d. doesn't scratch as easily.

13. Any sound in a shop that is over _____ decibels (dB) can cause severe hearing damage over short periods of time.

_____ a. 50

_____ b. 70

_____ c. 80

_____ d. 100

14. Which one of the following tools routinely produces sound pressure levels in excess of 100 dB?

_____ a. Hydraulic jacks

_____ b. Air impact wrenches

_____ c. Air conditioning recycling equipment

_____ d. Regulated air pressure safety nozzles

15. Two of the most deadly materials found around an auto shop are:

_____ a. used motor oil and gasoline.

_____ b. asbestos and R-12 refrigerant.

_____ c. hydraulic fluid and brake fluid.

_____ d. ethylene glycol and windshield washer solvent.

16. A blast of compressed air at 40 psi (pounds per square inch) pressure can:

_____ a. drive metal chips at speeds of 70 miles per hour or more.

_____ b. rupture an ear drum.

_____ c. cause a brain hemorrhage.

_____ d. do all of the above.

17. High-pressure compressed air should not be used to:

_____ a. blow dust off parts.

_____ b. inflate tires.

_____ c. operate jacks.

_____ d. operate lifts.

18. When using a floor or hydraulic bumper jack, the:

_____ a. transmission should be in park or in gear.

_____ b. parking brake should be set.

_____ c. vehicle should be free to move.

_____ d. wheels should be blocked.

19. After raising a vehicle with a jack:

_____ a. place jack stands under the vehicle frame.

_____ b. release the parking brake.

_____ c. place the jack handle in the lowered position.

_____ d. turn the steering wheel to the right.

20. A shop's 220-volt electrical outlets have:

_____ a. two "hot" wires and one ground wire.

_____ b. one "hot" wire and two ground wires.

_____ c. one "hot" wire and one ground wire.

_____ d. two "hot" wires and no ground wire.

Question #1 is a trick question. An uncovered pail cannot explode.

2008-06-25 04:34:52 by Yamobethere