1. CTE/GTT General Shop Safety

3. SAFETY is the most important task that is performed in the class.
The #1 cause of accidents in the shop/classroom is human carelessness.
The most common injury is to the hand. ( 76%)
Always inform the instructor of any safety hazard or injury immediately.
SAFETY
is the most important task that is performed in the class.

4. ALWAYS pay attention to safety & warning signs!
Safety dynamics enhances safety with:
Printed signs
Flashing lights
Color-coded information

5. ALWAYS practice safety procedures
Scuffling or horseplay endangers everyone
Unsafe behaviors:
running, playing w/tools, disrupting others, unnecessary loud noises, disobeying safety rules
One reckless / inconsiderate worker makes the entire facility unsafe

6. What are PPE’s?
PPE’s are personal protective equipment which should be worn in shop/lab situations
They include the following:
Eye protection
Hearing protection
Appropriate clothing if necessary

7. In the event of an eye injury or foreign object in the eye:
do not rub or touch the eye.
Inform the instructor of the injury.
If chemical is in the eye immediately use the eyewash.

8. Hearing Protection
OSHA requires hearing protection when working around noises averaging:
90 dB in an 8-hour workday,
95 dB for 4 hours,
100 dB for 2 hours, or
When peak noise level reaches 115 dB for 15 minutes

9. Noise Reduction
Most industrial quality earplugs & earmuffs rated at 20 – 30 dB
Properly-worn ear plugs can reduce 100 dB noise entering the ear canal to the 75 dB range
Do NOT reduce hearing to the point where you cannot safely communicate with other workers

10. Proper clothing should be worn for all shop exercises.
General shop clothing:
Tucked in shirt around any moving equipment or tools.
Closed toe shoes
Pants appropriate for task
Proper clothing should be worn for all shop exercises. 

11. Shop Safety Colors
OSHA developed a color scheme for the shop. Individual colors are used to designate certain shop hazards.

12. Several Examples of common Safety Colors are
Red - danger, fire equipment
Orange - moving machinery parts, electrical hazards
 Yellow – caution
Green - First aid or eye wash
Yellow/Black - used to designate work area or aisles

13. Before use Check electrical tools & extension cords
Damaged parts
Damaged plugs
Damaged insulation
Damaged grounding prongs

14. More basic electrical rules:
Use extension cords properly sized for the load
Do NOT place extension cords
Across aisles
Under heavy objects
Where they will drag across sharp edges
NEVER operate power tools in damp or wet areas, unless specifically designed for such use
Wear rubber-soled shoes when using electrical equipment

15. Fire Equipment
To safely put out a fire the proper extinguisher should be chosen.
Types of fire extinguishers:
 ∙  Class A - ordinary combustibles such as paper or wood
 ∙  Class B - flammable liquids.
 ∙  Class C - electrical equipment
 ∙  Class D - combustible metals

16. Types of extinguishers
∙      water ( class A )
∙      CO2 ( class B and C)
∙      dry chemical (class A,B & C)
∙      foam
Extinguishers are marked according to class or classes of fires that they can work.

17. Procedure for operating a fire extinguisher.
1.     Hold upright and pull ring pin.
2.     Start back 10 feet and aim at the base of the fire.
Squeeze lever and sweep side to side.
If a person is on fire stop drop and roll. Or roll them in a blanket.

18. Main causes of hand tool injuries
Improper use of the tool
Using the wrong tool for the task
Using damaged tools
Using dull tools

19. Hand tool precautions Never leave tools lying around if not in use
Do not carry tools in your pocket
Secure small work; use a vise
If possible, make cuts/ point tools away from body

20. SDS Sheets
Safety Data Sheets contain information about any possibly hazardous materials that might be found in the shop area.
They contain:
chemical composition of the substance
possible hazards to exposure
remedies to exposure
other important information about the substance
Required by Federal law to keep these sheets on file for emergency situations.

22. At the end of class all tools need to be secured in the proper place
At the end of class all tools need to be secured in the proper place. And  all building supplies should be placed in the proper areas before leaving class.

23. Shop Organization and Clean-Up
***A clean shop is a safe shop***
Daily shop cleanup is necessary and a must.