1. Shop Safety

2. What is Safety?
Freedom from danger, risks or accidents that may result in injury, death or permanent damage

3. Safety in the Work Place
Tasks in the shop involve the use of various tools and machinery. Each tools and machinery poses different hazards; so special precautions need to be taken to avoid accidents.

4. Understanding Safety

8. How can we keep ourselves safe?
Personal safety is the most important aspect in shop safety. Several different safety devices are available to provide safety. They will only work when properly used.
Eye Protection
Hearing Protection
Protective Clothing

9. PERSONAL
SAFTEY

10. Safety Glasses must be worn at all times in the shop!!!!!!
PERSONAL SAFETY
Safety Glasses: Offers minimum protection to the face. However, they are first line of defense for the eyes.
For welding you will be using chipping goggles and a welding helmet
Safety Glasses must be worn at all times in the shop!!!!!!

11. HEARING PROTECTION Many tools and machinery create loud noises.
Ear muffs or plugs should be used to protect your hearing.
Cal- OSHA has established that the maximum noise level is 90 (dB) for eight hours

12. HEARING PROTECTION Duration Per Day in Hours Sound Level in dB 8 90
1 ½ ½
¼ or less
None Over 115

13. No shorts, skirts, dresses or ragged clothing are allowed
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
The amount and type of clothing varies depending on the work being done.
Clothing should fit properly with no frays or ragged areas.
Clothing should be clean and free from oils or grease.
Clothing: aprons, shop-coats, coveralls, etc.
No shorts, skirts, dresses or ragged clothing are allowed

14. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Footwear- leather shoes are recommended; closed toed shoes with backs are the least requirement.
Do not wear loose clothing, shirt tails, and unbuttoned sleeves around power equipment.
Do not wear clothes that you do not want to get dirty.
Absolutely, NO open toed shoes, flip flops, or high heels will be worn in the shop

15. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Gloves: provide protection to the hands from heat and cold.
Hard Hats: are needed when objects are being moved overhead or flying objects can be encountered.
Masks and Respirators: Should be worn to filter out dust, fumes and particles from the air.

16. Safety Comes First!! Always wear safety glasses.
When working with heated objects, always wear gloves.
No running or horseplay.
Learn to do a job the right way.
Report all injuries to the instructor.
Observe all warning signs or tags.
Turn off machines when not in use or during repair.

17. Safety Comes First!!
Unless you have been taught to run a machine, don’t use it.
Always use the proper tool for the job.
Avoid wearing loose or overly baggy clothing when working with machinery.
Be aware of people around you at all times.
Know where fire escapes and fire extinguishers are.

18. How can we prevent ACCIDENTS?

19. SAFETY COLORS
Red
Orange
Yellow
Blue
Green
Black and Yellow Stripes
Black and White Stripes
White
Gray
These colors are used to alert people of certain objects and danger or hazards.

20. SAFETY COLORS
Red: Danger (Red is used to identify areas or items of danger or emergency such as safety switches and fire equipment).
Orange: Warning (Orange is used to designate machines hazards such as edges and openings).

21. SAFETY COLORS
Yellow: Caution (Yellow is used is used to identify parts of machines, such as wheels, levers and knobs that adjust the machine.
Blue: Information (Blue is used as signs of warning or caution): Out Of Order
Green: Safety (Safety equipment, safety areas, first aid and medical practice).

22. SAFETY COLORS
Black and Yellow Stripes: Designated for Radiations Hazards
White: Traffic Areas-Arrows show direction of traffic
White and Black Stripes: Traffic markings, Barricades
Gray: Floors- Floors of the work area

23. FIRE TRIANGLE

24. FIRE PREVENTION Basic Steps in Fire Prevention:
Store fuels in approved containers
Store fuels away from other materials that burn easily
Use fire only in safe surrounding
Remove one of the fire triangle elements

25. CLASSES OF FIRES
Class A: Wood, paper, cloth, trash, plastics: Solid combustible materials that are not metals.
Class B: Flammable liquids: gasoline, oil, grease Any non-metal in a liquid state, on fire.
Class C: Flammable Gasses: butane, acetylene, hydrogen, natural gas and methane
Class D: Combustible Metals: Metals that burn. Only class D will put out metal fires.

26. Emergencies Or Accidents
Notify the Teacher
Keep Everyone Calm
Set Off the Fire Alarm
Call the Fire Department
Clear the Area
Use Fire Extinguishers if instructed to.

27. Housekeeping Cleaning work areas Sweeping—prevent slips and falls
Keeping designated walking areas clear of debris
Restoring equipment and tools after job is completed

28. General Management Safety programs—training, meetings, etc.
MSDS sheets
Emergency phone numbers

29. Behavior Most accidents are caused by carelessness
Caused by human error
Refrain from getting involved in poor
shop behavior:
scuffling playing with tools
tripping running
pushing hurrying projects
disobeying shop rules loud talking

30. Shop Safety Rules
Keep all hand tools sharp, clean and in safe working order.
Report any defective tools, machines or other equipment to the instructor.
Operate a hazardous machine only after receiving proper safety instruction.

31. Shop Safety Rules
Report all accidents to the instructor regardless of the nature or severity.
Turn off the power before leaving a machine tool.
Disconnect power from machine tools before performing maintenance or making adjustments.

32. Shop Safety Rules
Use solvents and cleaning materials only after learning about their properties and correct method of use.
Use correctly, properly fitted hand tools.

33. Shop Safety Rules Use tools only for the use intended
Keep the shop floor clean of scraps and litter.
Store oily rags in an approved safety container.

34. Shop Safety Rules Clean up spilled liquids IMMEDIATELY!
Keep tools picked up and stored properly when not in use.
Only the operator should start the machine.

35. Shop Safety Rules
Do not stand in line of a revolving tool or flywheel.
Keep you mind on the job when using power tools; avoid conversation with other students.
Know the location of fire extinguishers and how to operate them.

36. Shop Safety Rules
Do not use defective electrical equipment, extension cords, plugs etc..

37. A Clean and Orderly Shop
Keep machinery and equipment arranged to permit safe and efficient work practices and ease of cleaning.
Keep projects arranged orderly to permit clean walkways and eliminate safety hazards.

38. Clean and Orderly Shop
Keep materials and supplies safely stacked or stored in proper places.
Keep work benches and working areas free of debris and other hazards.

39. Clean and Orderly Shop
Keep the floor clean and free from obstructions and slippery substances.
Keep aisles, traffic areas and exits free from materials and other debris.

40. Clean and Orderly Shop
Properly dispose of combustible materials or store in approved safety containers.
Oily rags should be stored in self-closing containers.

41. Clean and Orderly Shop
Students should receive instruction in and understand the proper procedures to follow in keeping the shop clean and orderly.
Sufficient brooms, brushes and other housekeeping equipment should be readily available.

42. Welding Fumes
Welding fumes can be harmful to the welder causing implications such as:
Irritation of the respiratory tract
Metal fume fever
A condition known as siderosis
Slightly increase the risk of lung cancer
For these reasons, one should take precaution with welding fumes

43. Welding Fumes Welding should be done in a well ventilated area
Should attempt to control fumes at the source
Common ways
Extracted benches
Local exhaust ventilation

44. Common Ventilation Practices
Extracted bench method Local exhaust ventilation

45. Examples of Welding Practices
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