2. Good Safety Attitude Ultimately a personal choice to follow the rules –Includes: Full attention on the job No horseplay No unnecessary noise Consequences will include: –injury to yourself, others, or the machinery –Penalties for actions

3. Common Hazards thrown objects pinch points pull in points crush points animal kicking, biting, striking hot and cold materials toxic fumes hazardous chemicals sharp edges slippery surfaces electrical shock

4. Preventing Falls recognizing hazards slippery foot surfaces cluttered steps and areas on-off accidents

5. Eye Protection hazards shields and goggles lens shades Z87 Safety ID Wood/Metal Dust Grinding Heat Infrared Light Ultraviolet Light Sparks Thrown objects

6. Hearing Protection noise hazards and problems earplugs earmuffs Decibel is the unit used to measure sound. Stream flowing = 30 db Circular saw = 80 db Anything over 80 db can cause injury Jack hammer = 110 db Airplane = 130 db

7. Burn Protection burns-types and treatments fire extinguisher locations fire extinguisher-types and operations fire blankets exits smoking hazards-no smoking areas electrical hazards emergency showers 1 st Degree = redness 2 nd Degree = blistering 3 rd Degree = tissue & nerve damage

8. Fire Requirements Oxygen –Atmospheric air has 20% oxygen Higher altitudes have less oxygen Fuel –Can be any number of sources from combustibles, fuels, electric, or metal Heat –Flash point is when the combustible material is hot enough to burst into flame. This is different for each material.

9. Fire Extinguishers Class A –Ordinary combustibles: wood, plastic, etc. Class B –Flammable liquids: gas, grease, paints, etc. Class C –Electrical equipment: breaker boxes, outlets Class D –Metals that burn: magnesium,

10. Avoidance of Fumes & Gases Proper ventilation fan operation respirators and face masks Poisonous liquid fumes welding fumes paint fumes exhaust fumes pesticide fumes medicine fumes chemical fumes

11. Electrical Shock Prevention equipment in good condition proper grounding dry areas Less than 1 amp kills

12. Proper Lifting Technique protect hands and feet straight back, bent knees

13. Proper Clothing Apparatus shop coats coveralls hard hats hard toe shoes gloves rain gear goggles skull cap respirator ear plugs

14. Accident Care location of first-aid kit first-aid treatment and procedures nurse location emergency telephone numbers accident reporting forms

15. Safety Training Read the manual Read the label(s) Know your rights Review safety issues

16. Personal Hygiene clean uniform, clothes, and personal equipment clean hands and fingernails before and/or after work hair length and care

17. OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration A Government agency that regulates worksite safety. 4” thick binder with safety regulations! 10+ employee businesses are subject to unannounced visits. Smaller businesses are visited when an accident happens or on a call only basis

18. Safety Labels MSDS Labels –Material safety and data sheets –Names chemical and helps with remedy for the doctor/poison control center Cabinet warning signs –Poison – Flammable – Extreme Pressure Hauling labels –Required by transportation department SMV signs –Slow Moving Vehicle sign for under 20 mph

19. Stay Safe!! You only have one life, 10 fingers, 2 eyes, and 2 ears. Can you live with yourself if you caused someone else to be critically injured? Hospital bills and equipment repair is very expensive. Some day you’ll have a family to provide for.