LBHS Engineering Lab and Shop Safety 2016-17

Safety is… freedom from danger, risks or accidents that may result in injury, death or property damage.

When can accidents happen? Any Time Learn to use Situational Awareness at all times. This simply means be aware of your surroundings and changing conditions.

A big part of a positive safety culture is simply using common sense!

So what is the number one cause of workplace accidents, injuries and deaths? Slips, trips and falls! According to OSHA, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents. They cause 15% of all accidental deaths, and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities.

Hazards Walking and working floor surfaces should be free of… Keep places of work, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition. Keep floors clean and dry. Where wet processes are used, such as dish washers, equip the area with drainage and gratings, mats, or raised platforms. Remove/repair items that present tripping hazards, such as worn flooring or broken sidewalks. Cover or use gaffer’s tape to on extension cords. Return equipment to designated storage areas after use.

When do you clean up spills on the floor? IMMEDIATELY! It makes the floor slick, and becomes a slip/fall hazard.

PPE is your first line of defense. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is anything used or worn by a person to minimize risk to the person's health or safety and includes a wide range of clothing and safety equipment. PPE includes boots, face masks, hard hats, ear plugs, respirators, gloves, safety harnesses, high visibility clothing etc.

When you are in the shop, when should you be wearing safety glasses? Whenever you are working with any hand or power tools, or any other equipment with a requirement. When in doubt, don your PPE.

What designation shows that safety glasses meet the current standards to protect your eyes from common shop hazards? ANSI Z87.1-2010 certified safety glasses undergo intensive testing that ensures they’ll stand up to the most common hazards found in a laboratory or shop. Tests include the ability for Z87 safety glasses to protect us from non-ionizing radiation, impact to the eyes, and exposure to splashes, etc.

Many people are injured with their safety glasses in their… Pocket or on their head.

What can happen to your eyes if you are wearing contacts without safety glasses in the shop? You can get debris under your contact lenses and get a serious corneal abrasion.

Blowing dust off with your mouth… Can be a pain in the eyes.

When should you wear gloves? Whenever you are working with any tools that can cut, have “pinch points” or any procedure that can otherwise harm your hands or fingers, or any other equipment with a requirement. When in doubt, don your PPE.

What are sheer or pinch points? Places that can pinch or cut off fingers and toes.

You can cut your hand like this. What can happen if you use your hand as a broom to clean up metal or plastic shavings? You can cut your hand like this.

What will happen if you touch recently cut metal shavings? They can burn you.

Can loud noises damage your hearing, even if it is for a short time? Yes. 85 Decibels (dB) - the "Action Level" where hearing protection is required. If you have difficulty hearing or understanding a "normal" tone of voice at a distance of about three feet, noise levels are probably exceeding safe levels and you should be using hearing protection.

What type of hearing protection should you use? It depends on the level of noise. Ear plugs are inserted to block the ear canal. They may be premolded (preformed) or moldable (foam ear plugs). Ear plugs are sold as disposable products or reusable plugs. Custom molded ear plugs are also available. Semi-insert ear plugs which consist of two ear plugs held over the ends of the ear canal by a rigid headband. Ear muffs consist of sound-attenuating material and soft ear cushions that fit around the ear and hard outer cups. They are held together by a head band.

In short, wear safety gear that matches the The work you are doing.

What can happen with long hair around machines? It can get pulled into equipment. Everyone with long hair should exercise caution around machinery and tools. Pull your hair back and secure it to be safe! Even if you are a Hemsworth!

It can get caught in a machine or tool. What can happen if you are wearing loose or baggy clothing in a lab or shop? It can get caught in a machine or tool.

Can jewelry, and watches be a problem? Yes. They can get caught in moving parts. Talk show host Jimmy Fallon’s Hand after “de-gloving” accident.

Protecting yourself starts with: Understanding the equipment you are using. versus

Use the right tool For the right job.

After using a tool and you are finished with it, what should do with the tool? Clean it and put it away.

Should you put tools in your pockets? Why or why not? No. You can stab yourself if you slip or fall.

Never Use… Broken Tools Report them IMMEDIATELY so they can be repaired or replaced!

Make sure all ______________ are in place and are working properly. Machine Guards

You should memorize where the ___ is on a Machine. Off Switch “Dead Man Switch” “Kill Switch”

It will turn on unexpectedly and you can get hurt. What can happen if you plug in a machine or tool with the power switch already engaged? It will turn on unexpectedly and you can get hurt.

A major problem that can cause an accident is… A Messy Work Place. Learn to clean as you work!

One safety principle is concentrating on the ___________ at hand. Job

When you are comfortable with a tool or procedure, never get… too comfortable. Complacency is your enemy!

What can happen if you are working in the shop and you are tired or sleepy? You can become distracted or fall asleep while using a tool or machine.

Experimenting in the shop: Can end badly.

Is horseplay acceptable in a lab or shop? No! Never! Don’t do it! It can get you fired from a job (or even a class) 

Always follow _______ 100% of the time. Safety Rules

Where does safety start? With You!

What’s it really all about? Showing respect for yourself and those with whom you work; this means you look out for each other at all times. Everyone. Making a commitment that everyone walks out the door the same way they walked in!