Shop safety is very important.

This presentation discusses the rules for working safely in our Machine

Tool Technology Lab.

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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.

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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.

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Employers are required to provide a safe and healthful workplace – free

from recognized hazards , and must comply with the OSHA Standards.

Our school strives to comply with OSHA standards to provide a safe

working environment for instructors and students.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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No shorts or ties are allowed in the shop.

Tie your shop apron in back

Roll up your sleeves or wear short sleeves

Tuck in your shirt

The intent of these rules is to prevent clothing from getting caught in machines.

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All jewelry should be removed.

No:

• Rings,

• Watches or bracelets

• Dangling items such as pendants

The intent of this rule is to prevent jewelry from getting caught in

machines.

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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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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.

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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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Clean jams with a tool, not your hands.

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Use a brush to remove chips.

NEVER use your hands or a rag.

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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.

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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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Do not distract or disturb anyone operating a machine –

distractions could cause an operator to be injured.

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No running or horseplay.

Running and horseplay can result in an injury to those involved and

distract other machine operators.

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Never block

• Emergency exits

• Fire extinguishers

• Electrical panels

Not even temporarily.

This equipment, as well as first aid kits, must always be accessible in

case of an emergency.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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.

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