Safe Work Practices in AgMech The importance of AgMech. – Mechanical technology supplies security in the form of food, clothing and shelter.

The importance of mechanical knowledge and skills Save labor cost Construction plans and bill’s of materials Learn a skill by doing Save time Make dependable judgments regarding machinery Recognize quality work Help others Form habits of neatness, accuracy and safety

The Importance of rules and Regulations Everyone enrolled in a shop program should demonstrate mechanical growth by improving their proficiency in shop skills. Good habits are developed by conforming to good rules.

The purpose of shop rules T protect the learner while a skill is being learned. To protect equipment, tools and shop. To develop skills by using the tools and equipment properly. To develop attitudes resulting in proper shop behavior. To learn the value of good house keeping.

Shop safety rules are intended to protect the shop worker, tools equipment and building.

Proper use of the shop will have the following: The shop will be used only under proper supervision. Shop tools, equipment and supplies will be stored in proper place.

Good house keeping practices. Clean floors Tools in their proper places Waste material removed Work benches clean Project materials in order Shop supplies in order

Reporting system Tools and equipment that are damaged Fire hazard Oil on the floor Electrical problems All accidents and injuries Defective safety equipment Lack of enough work to stay busy

Importance of safety measures To prevent injury and death Industry wants safe and efficient employees.

How does safety go beyond the use of tools: Welder: Electrician:

Laying out and Arranging a shop: Location: plenty of room with room to grow. Size: is determined by what you like to do: Arrangement: work benches, cabinets, and some equipment should be around the wall Equipment Arrangement: Metal working, wood working and mechanical Lighting : should be adequate Wiring: 120v and 240v circuit, enough outlets with room to grow

Shop Ventilation Most shops are constructed with enough windows and doors to provide adequate ventilation. Mechanical Ventilation: – Exhaust fans = pull inside air outside, Ex. Welding – Hood exhaust = installed over small areas, Ex. Saws – Tube = remove exhaust fumes from operating engine, Ex. Mechanical

Safety color Coding Red = location of fire extinguishers and exits Orange = danger, moving parts Yellow = caution, operating wheels, levers and controls Yellow and black= marks raised entrance areas and center post in shop Green or gray =body and base of power equipment Ivory = tops and edges of benches and inside cabinets Green = safety green marks first aid

Shop Safety Reminders A clean shop is usually a safe shop. Work benches are clean Shop floor is clean Fire hazards removed Materials and supplies stored in proper place Tools put up.

Examples of poor house keeping Cluttered work benches Dirty, wet and greasy floor Tools lying around the shop Materials in walk way

Personal protection Eye protection Protective clothing Gloves Respirator

Examples of poor shop behavior Scuffling Being idle Running Talking to classmates Pushing Tripping Loud talking Playing with tools

One reckless student can make the entire shop unsafe