1. Machine Shop Safety Rules
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Shop safety is very important.
In this session we will be discussing the rules for working safely in our Machine Tool Technology Lab. ▼

2. Comply with the Shop safety rules
Work safely
Comply with the Shop safety rules
Work Safely and Comply with the Shop Safety Rules
Our rules are designed to prevent injuries to students working in the shop. We also want you to recognize the importance of safety when you leave here and work somewhere else.
We strive to provide a safe work environment by maintaining machines in proper working condition and establishing safe operating procedures.
Before we get into the specific rules, let’s briefly look at the legal aspect of safety and health. ▼

3. (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
OSHA
(Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Develops standards
Inspects workplaces for compliance
OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is the regulatory agency responsible for workplace safety and health. ▼
OSHA develops workplace safety and health standards. ▼
OSHA inspectors enforce these standards by conducting workplace inspections.
Both employers and employees have responsibilities under OSHA. ▼

4. OSHA Employer Responsibilities:
Provide a safe and healthful workplace – free from recognized hazards
Comply with OSHA standards
Employers are required to Provide a safe and healthful workplace – free from recognized hazards ▼
And they must Comply with the OSHA Standards
The Tech College strives to comply with OSHA standards to provide a safe working environment for instructors and students. ▼

5. OSHA Employee Responsibilities: Follow all safety rules
Your responsibility as students is to work safely and follow the safety rules we will be discussing today.
Remember, OSHA will apply in any workplace you go to when you leave here.
Now, let’s look at the specific safety rules for our shop.
These rules are posted in the shop and available on D2L. ▼

6. Safety Glasses with side shields are required at all times
Tinted or reflective lenses are not allowed.
Regular prescription glasses are not safety glasses.
You can either wear safety glasses or goggles over your prescription glasses or you can purchase prescription safety glasses.
In addition, if you use contacts, you must still wear safety glasses.
We will talk more about eye protection in another session. ▼

7. Closed-toe shoes are required
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Closed-toe shoes are required
Wear closed-toed shoes at all times to protect your toes from being crushed by falling objects and to prevent contact with sharp objects.
Sturdy leather shoes are preferable. Safety shoes or boots are even better.
Sandals or open-toed shoes are never allowed in the lab.
Additional personal protective equipment rules will be discussed as you learn about safe operating procedures.
These rules are also posted in the shop (on the personal protective equipment table) and on D2L. ▼

8. Loose or torn clothing, shorts, and jewelry are NOT permitted!
They can get caught in moving parts.
Gloves may be hazardous if they catch on a moving part.
Let’s talk about this rule in more detail. ▼

9. Clothing rules: No shorts Tie shop apron in back No ties
Roll up or wear short sleeves
Tuck in shirt
No shorts or ties are allowed in the shop. ▼
Tie your shop apron in back
Roll up your sleeves or wear short sleeves
And Tuck in your shirt
The intent of these rules is to prevent clothing from getting caught in machines. ▼

10. Rings Jewelry rules: Watches Bracelets Dangling items NO:
All jewelry should be removed.
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Rings, ▼
Watches or bracelets ▼
Or dangling items such as pendants ▼
The intent of this rule is to prevent jewelry from getting caught in machines. ▼

11. Restrain long hair Restrain long hair
Long hair must be restrained so that it does not become tangled in moving parts.
Long beards can also be an entanglement hazard and must be restrained. ▼
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12. Follow machine-specific safety rules and operating procedures
Do not operate any shop equipment unless you are trained and authorized to do so
Follow machine-specific safety rules and operating procedures
Do not operate any shop equipment unless you are trained and authorized to do so. ▼
Follow the machine-specific safety rules and operating procedures that you learn in class and in the lab.
Machine operating manuals are an additional resource. ▼

13. Only operate machines when the safeguards are in place
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Only operate machines when the appropriate safeguards are in place.
If in doubt, check with the instructor. ▼
In addition NEVER remove guards.
We will discuss machine guarding in more detail another session. ▼
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14. Clean jams with a tool, not your hands

15. Use a brush to remove chips
NEVER use your hands or a rag. ▼
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16. Compressed air for cleaning parts or equipment must be less than 30 psi
Compressed air used for cleaning parts or equipment must be less than 30 psi.
Keeping the pressure low reduces the potential for injury from metal chips. ▼
You should only use OSHA-compliant air guns. ▼

17. Never use compressed air to clean skin or clothing
Cleaning skin or clothing with compressed air may cause metal chips to embed in and injure the skin and eyes. ▼
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18. Do not distract or disturb anyone operating a machine
Do not distract or disturb anyone operating a machine – distractions could cause an operator to be injured. ▼
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19. No running or horseplay
Running and horseplay can result in an injury to those involved and distract other machine operators. ▼
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20. Never block: Emergency exits Fire extinguishers Electrical panels
Or electrical panels Not even temporarily.
This equipment, as well as first aid kits, must always be accessible in case of an emergency. ▼

21. SPILLS Clean up small spills immediately
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Report large spills to the instructor
Clean up small spills immediately
Small spills of oil, grease or coolant should be cleaned up immediately to prevent creating a slip and fall hazard.
Cleaning up small spills or leaks will also prevent further spread of the material.
If you are not sure about how to clean it up and dispose of the material, ASK your instructor. ▼
Report large spills to the instructor so that appropriate steps can be taken. ▼

22. Report to the Instructor Immediately:
Unsafe conditions and acts
All injuries
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Report unsafe conditions and acts to the instructor immediately so that the problem can be corrected. ▼
Also, report all injuries to the instructor, no matter how slight or insignificant the injury may seem to you. ▼

23. Keep your work area clean and organized
Keep aisles and floor around machines clear of stock, oil and grease at all time to prevent slips, trips and falls.
At the end of the lab, clean up your work area and return all tools to their proper place. ▼
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24. No tobacco or smokeless products of any type are allowed in the shop or on school property
This is a campus-wide rule. ▼
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25. Think Safe, Work Safe, Be SAFE & Speak up for your safety!
Follow the posted safety rules.
Tell students what disciplinary actions will be taken if safety or ‘other’ rules are broken.
Think about safety in everything you do at school, work and home.
WORK SAFE and BE SAFE. If you notice any safety issues bring them to my attention immediately.
Do you have any questions?