Communication Technology Safety and Health

Monday – August 21, 2017 Read Pages 39-43 Turn and talk with your shoulder partner about the importance of a safety and health program. Be ready to share out. (10 minutes)

Essential Question What is the purpose of a workplace safety and health program? Explain.. I will be able to explain the purpose of safety in the work place and why it is important in the graphic communication industry.

Learning Objectives Recall the purpose of a plant safety and health program Explain t he importance of machine guards and personal protection Apply the safe handling of materials, tools, and equipment, a s well as proper techniques for lifting. Identify the correct handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and other materials. Explain plans for fire prevention within a plant. Summarize an ergonomically correct computer workstation. Explain ways to reduce and eliminate waste f or environmental compliance.

Standards 05.0 Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of tools machines, and materials in communications technology. Students will 05.01 Select appropriate tools, procedure and/or operation of equipment needed to produce a product. 05.02 Demonstrate the safe usage of appropriate tools, procedures, and operation of equipment needed to manufacture a product. 05.03 Follow LBORATORY SAFETY RULES ANDPROCEDURES 05.04 Demonstrate good housekeeping at workstation within total laboratory. 05.05 Identify color-coding safety standards. 05.06 Explain fire prevention and safety precautions and appropriate practices for etingushing fires. 05.07 Identify harmful effects/potential dangers of familiar hazardous substances/devices to people and the environment.

Important Terms Barrier guards Decibels (dBA) Ergonomics Lockout devices Machine guards Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Nip points Personal protective devices

Introduction The graphic communication industry may be confronted with many hazards in the course of performing their duties. These duties include: Hazards of a mechanical, chemical, flammable or electrical nature. It is vital that your know basic safety practices. Because of the wide variety of processes performed, the potential for injury, illness, or death always exists.

Safety & Health Program The purpose of safety program is to recognize, evaluate, and control potential hazards in the work place.

Safety & Health Program The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) the division of the Department of Labor that sets and enforces occupational health and safety rules.

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard known as the “Worker’s Right to Know Law.” Requires the employer to communicate information to workers about chemical hazards in the workplace.

OSHA To ensure the success of the safety and health program, management leadership is essential. Safe conditions depend on a constant vigilance for possible hazards.

Tuesday – August 22, 2017 Read Pages 41-45 Turn and talk with your shoulder partner about the importance of a safety and health program. Be ready to share out. (10 minutes)

Essential Question What are the four mechanisms that can cause serious injury in a plant. Explain each one. “I will be able to identify the hazards that are posed by reciprocating, rotating, ad sheering actions of various types of machinery in the industry.”

Mechanical Hazards Many on-the-job physical injuries are the result of mechanical hazards that can be controlled if: Machines are properly guarded. Energy isolating devices are locked out and tagged during maintenance. Workers properly use personal protective equipment Workers area trained to handle materials, tools and equipment safely.

Machine Guarding VERY IMPORTANT Hazards are posed by the reciprocating, rotating, and sheering actions of various types of machinery.

Rotating Mechanisms/Machine Hazards The following mechanisms can cause serious injury.

Rotating Machine Parts Rotating motions create hazards at the point of operation and at the point where power or motion is being transmitted f rom one point to another. NEVER wear loose clothing, hair, and jewelry while working around machines. Even skin can cause severe injury.

Rotating Machine Parts Typical rotating mechanisms are: Spindles Flywheels Horizontal or vertical shafts Cams and collars

Machine Guards Protect parts of the human body from being electrocuted, cut, squashed, or hit by flying fragments. Protect the equipment from foreign objects. Metal and plastic are two materials commonly used as guards.

Machine Guards Nip Guards – where two cylinders meet or come close to one another. Barrier Guards – keep a person out of the operation area but can be hinged or moved. When the guard is moved out of position, power is cut off, and machine will not run.

Lockout Devices Only sure way to prevent injuries from unexpected energizing or startup of a machine when being repaired.

Tagout Devices A prominent warning such as a tag securely fastened to an energy isolating device. If tag is present DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RESTORE THE POWER.

Wednesday – August 23, 2017 Read Pages 44-50 Turn and talk with your shoulder partner about the importance of a safety and health program. Be ready to share out. (10 minutes)

Essential Question Why is it important to wear the proper protective clothing when working in the lab? “I will be able to explain why it is important to wear the proper protective clothing when working in the lab.”

Personal Protection You MUST take steps to protect yourself and others from injury. NEVER wear watches, rings, ties, bracelets, scarves, or loose clothing while working with machinery. HEADPHONES IS PROHIBITED!!!!

Personal Protection

Essential Question What are the eight steps to lifting heavy objects? I will be able to explain the proper way to lift objects to prevent back injuries.

Safe Lifting Clear a pathway Check weight Request help Keep your back straight Lift with your knees Keep objects close to your body Tighten your stomach Deliver carefully

Safe Lifting Clear a pathway Check weight Request help Keep your back straight Lift with your knees Keep objects close to your body Tighten your stomach Deliver carefully

Essential Question Identify the chemicals used in the printing industry? I will be able to identify what chemicals are used in the printing industry.

Chemical Handling and Disposal Depending on their chemical structure, certain substances are more harmful than others.

Classes of Hazardous Materials

Types of Chemicals and Agents Organic Solvents Platemaking Chemicals Ink mists Gases, fumes, and dust

Essential Question Describe the general precautions one must take against harmful solvent vapors. “I will be able to describe the eight (8) precautions that must be taken against harmful solvent vapors.”

Volatile Organic Solvents (VOCs) Some of the most common organic solvents found in the industry are blanket and roller washes, fountain solutions, plate cleaners, glaze removers, degreasers, and film cleaners.

Thursday/Friday – August 24-25, 2017 Read Pages 50-60 Turn and talk with your shoulder partner about the importance of a safety and health program. Be ready to share out. (10 minutes)

Fire Prevention Essential Question: Why should fire prevention be a priority? I will understand the importance of fire prevention in the work place.

Material Safety Data Sheet

Noise Unwanted and excessively loud noise is found in many industrial facilities. Excessive noise can lead to permanent hearing loss. Noise levels are measured in units called decibels (dBA). A reading of 90 dBA is the maximum allowable limit f or an eight-hour day. If reading exceeds 90 dBA personal hearing protection must be worn. Hearing protection devices include ear muffs, ear plugs, moldable inserts, and noise reducing headsets.

Noise Limits Read the Academic Link on page 54 and conduct a “sound check” on the sounds you are exposed to everyday. Do any of the sounds reach dangerous levels? Does wearing headphones/ear plugs help or hurt you?