1. SAFETY COMMON MACHINE SHOP HAZARDS
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
SAFETY COMMON MACHINE SHOP HAZARDS
Compiled by: Ronald C. Schwartz

2. OBJECTIVES
Understand the importance of personal grooming in the workplace.
Understand the importance of proper housekeeping in the workplace.
Discuss and understand various safe work practices.

3. SAFETY Personal Grooming
Dress for SAFETY
DO NOT wear loose clothing.
Securely button long sleeves or wear short sleeves
Remove all Jewelry (including wedding rings).
Pull back long hair.
Always wear steel toed work shoes.
Always wear your safety glasses.
Always wear your ear plugs.
Wear gloves when handling sharp material.
Must remove when operating machinery
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4. SAFETY Housekeeping
Immediately clean up anything on the floor that creates a slip hazard. (Get assistance if needed or required.)
Never place tools on the floor.
Always keep floor swept.
Never use compressed air to clean machine.
Place scrap material in proper container/location.
Do not place tools on machine table.
Dispose of oily/dirty rags in appropriate metal containers with lids.
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5. SAFETY Safe Work Practices
Observe all safety policies and regulations.
Always wear required PPE when at work.
Always stop machine before measuring, cleaning, adjusting.
Never use a rag near moving parts.
Always lockout-tagout when making repairs.
Keep hands away from moving parts.
Be aware of all possible pinch points.
Be sure that operators can always see you when working around heavy equipment,cranes, or trucks.
Machines must be shut off when not in use or unattended.
Get first aid immediately and report all accidents.

6. SAFETY Compressed Air Take Care With Compressed Air
When using compressed-air tools appropriate PPE must be worn.
Refer to the operation manual for safety precautions for a specific tool.
Continuously check the condition of a compressed air tool and the air hose for damage or signs of failure.
Never use compressed air for cleaning work clothes or machinery.
Only use safety air guns.
Never tamper with air guns or modify them in any way.

7. SAFETY Fire Prevention/Safety
Properly dispose of oily rags.
Know the location of fire extinguishers.
Know the location of fire exits.
Do not block entrances
Know the location of fire alarm boxes.
Keep all work areas clear of rubbish, rags, or other materials that could catch fire.
Never store anything in front of a fire extinguisher.

8. HEAVY OBJECTS
Special training is required before operating forklifts, cranes, and hoists.
The following are basic safety guidelines for workers already trained to operate them.
Use mechanical means of moving materials when possible.
Push hand trucks (rather than pull) whenever possible.
Remove slings from service if damaged or defective.
Stitching is the only method allowed to attach end fittings to webbing, or to form eyes
Know the rated capacities for synthetic web slings for the type of hitch being used.

9. ELECTICAL HAZARDS
Only trained and qualified employees are permitted to install, repair, or remove electrical equipment.

10. SAFETY review questions
What precautions must be taken in regards to clothing?
How must long hair be protected?
When and why should gloves not be worn?
What must be done to eliminate slip or trip hazards?
How should oily/dirty rags be disposed?
What procedure must be followed before making repairs to a machine?
What considerations must be taken when working around rotating or moving parts?
Is it good practice to use air guns to clean machines? Explain.
What type of air gun must be used in the shop?
Give examples of practices that improve fire safety.
Why should a hand truck be pushed vs. pulled?
When lifting heavy objects using a basket hitch, which situation creates more stress on the strap: vertical straps or straps at a 45° angle in relation to the part?

11. QUESTIONS
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