SAFETY It’s everyone’s responsibility!

Why Safety Instruction? It's Required. For all students before working with equipment.

Why Safety Instruction? Develop awareness of hazards at school, work or at home. Develop serious attitude toward safety procedures. Prepare for safety before entering the work area, in the work area, at a workstation & on leaving the work area. Recognize safety symbols, color codes & safety equipment.

Making Safety a Habit

Recognizing Hazards

A dangerous situation that could cause an accident. What is a Hazard? A dangerous situation that could cause an accident.

Three Types of Hazards Immediate Hazard – visible & presents an immediate danger. Potential Hazard – visible but could be dangerous if combined with other events. Hidden Hazard – existing dangerous situation that is hidden from view.

Who do you predict to have the next accident? Recognizing Hazards The Smiths The Johnsons Who do you predict to have the next accident?

List and Categorize as many hazards as you can in the Smith's basement.

Internal injury, abrasion, fractured rib... Immediate Hazards Tripping, fall... Internal injury, abrasion, fractured rib... Tripping, fall...

Potential Hazard A + B + C The combination of low lighting, tripping over paint can & the broken stair rail COULD combine for a serious injury.

Hidden Hazard Where does the extention cord go? Open cans..paint & solvent fumes Breathing Hazard & Possible explosion Possible mold & mildew - Health hazard

Q1. A safety hazard is… An obstacle on an golf course Stop for Questions Q1. A safety hazard is… An obstacle on an golf course A device that protects the operator A visible unsafe situation Both A and B

Q2. A hidden hazard is… A dangerous situation but can’t be seen. Stop for Questions Q2. A hidden hazard is… A dangerous situation but can’t be seen. A dangerous situation that can be located in plain sight. Bo and Luke’s cousin they don’t talk about All of the above

Q3. A potential hazard is… Stop for Questions Q3. A potential hazard is… Dangerous when combined with other things Always dangerous Never dangerous None of the above

Accident Prevention

Identifying & correcting hazardous conditions Accidents can be prevented by… Housekeeping Identifying & correcting hazardous conditions

Accidents can be prevented by… Maintenance Keeping tools, machines & the environment in the best possible condition

Accidents can be prevented by… The Right Attitude Follow ALL Safety Rules Stay Alert Don’t Take Chances IF IN DOUBT….ASK!

Overconfidence is Hazardous

Know your limitations. Get help when necessary.

Maintenance Housekeeping Hazard Hunting Safety Rules Q4. A word that refers to ‘the act of identifying and correcting hazardous situations or conditions’ is… Stop for Questions Maintenance Housekeeping Hazard Hunting Safety Rules

Maintenance Housekeeping Hazard Hunting Safety Rules Stop for Questions Q5. ‘Keeping tools, machines and the work environment in the best possible condition’ is called… Maintenance Housekeeping Hazard Hunting Safety Rules

Q6. Which answer below is NOT considered in having the right attitude? Stop for Questions Q6. Which answer below is NOT considered in having the right attitude? Follow all safety rules Stay alert Hide all mistakes from your teacher If you have a doubt, ask your instructor

Q7. Over confidence is hazardous. (True or False) Stop for Questions Q7. Over confidence is hazardous. (True or False) True False

Steps to Working Safely 1. Develop a safe attitude

Steps to Working Safely 2. Stop, Look & Listen

Steps to Working Safely 3. Take the time to do it right . . . THE FIRST TIME!

Steps to Working Safely 4. Keep tools & equipment in good working order.

Steps to Working Safely 5. Keep the work area clean & neat.

Steps to Working Safely 6. Put waste in its proper place.

Steps to Working Safely 7. Dress for the job.

Steps to Working Safely 8. Follow the rules.

Q8. Which of the following is NOT a step to working safely? Stop for Questions Q8. Which of the following is NOT a step to working safely? Develop a safe attitude. Take the time to do it right the first time. Keep tools & equipment in good working order. Do not dispose of any waste, instead leave it out in the lab area.

Eye Protection is Required! School Lab Safety The only law affecting work in school labs is: Eye Protection is Required! The law mandates wearing of safety goggles by every student, teacher, & visitor participating in or observing chemical / physical activities involving caustic or explosive materials, hot liquids or solids, injurious radiation or other hazards.

Circuit breaker Safety glasses Steel-toed boots Welding mask Stop for Questions Q9. Which of the following is the only safety feature of the technology lab that is required by law? Circuit breaker Safety glasses Steel-toed boots Welding mask

What Causes Most Accidents?

Improper use of tools & equipment Positions & actions of people Stop for Questions Q10. Based on the previous slide, which of the following causes the majority of accidents? Incorrect procedures Improper use of tools & equipment Positions & actions of people Lack of orderliness

Fire Safety

Classifications of Common Fires

Extinguishers are placed in easy-to-see & reach positions. Extinguishers receive regular inspections

Our Fire Extinguishers How long will they work? Lasts 15 Minutes Lasts 5 Minutes A B C Lasts 60 Seconds ONLY Lasts 15 Seconds

IF THE FIRE CAN’T BE PUT OUT IN 15 SECONDS… GET OUT & CALL 911! Smoke kills more people than the fire itself.

Q11. A multi-purpose fire extinguisher can be used on which types of fires? Stop for Questions Class A fire Class B Fire Class C Fire All of the above

Q12. How long will our fire extinguishers last? Stop for Questions Q12. How long will our fire extinguishers last? 15 minutes 5 minutes 60 seconds 15 seconds

Stop for Questions Q13. More people are killed by smoke than flame in a burning building. (True / False) True False

Electrical Safety

Safety Around Electricity How Much Current Can Kill? 100 AMPS 20 Amps 1 Amp ONLY 1/1000 of an Amp

Safety Color Code Safety Red Stop/Danger/Fire Safety Orange Warning Safety Yellow Caution Safety Green Start/Safety Info

START Electrical Ground Wire

Q14. The Safety color red means… Stop for Questions Q14. The Safety color red means… Caution Warning Stop, danger, fire Start or safety info

Q15. The Safety color green means… Stop for Questions Q15. The Safety color green means… Caution Warning Stop, danger, fire Start or safety info

Q16. The Safety color orange means… Stop for Questions Q16. The Safety color orange means… Caution Warning Stop, danger, fire Start or safety info

Q17. The Safety color yellow means… Stop for Questions Q17. The Safety color yellow means… Caution Warning Stop, danger, fire Start or safety info

Lab Safety Rules Obey All Safety Rules! Listen to & obey instructor at all times. Eye protection is required when work is being done in the production lab when debris or fluids could reach the eye.

Lab Safety Rules Do not attempt to use machines & tools without proper instruction & instructor approval. ALL MACHINES REQUIRE INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION BEFORE USE. Report ALL accidents no matter how small to the instructor immediately. Report all damaged tools or machines to the instructor immediately. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE DAMAGED EQUIPMENT.

Lab Safety Rules Use tools & machines ONLY for the job they were intended. Running, horseplay & roughhousing are forbidden in the lab. Roll up loose sleeves, secure loose shirts. Tie back loose hair. Take off jewelry, necklaces, chains, & things could become tangled in moving machine parts.

Lab Safety Rules Keep hands & fingers a safe distance from blades. Don’t put your body in direct line with blades that are spinning or cut toward a body part. Carry sharp tools/instruments pointed down when carrying them. Return tools to their proper place when not being used.

Lab Safety Rules Clean up the work area when finished for the day/period. Guests must also wear safety glasses in the production lab, when required. ID lanyards must be in your pocket when using machinery.

Q18. If something goes wrong with a machine you should… Stop for Questions Q18. If something goes wrong with a machine you should… Stop immediately & report it to the instructor. Try to fix it immediately. Leave the machine running. Finish what you were doing & then report it.

Q19. Keep hands away from machine parts that… Stop for Questions Q19. Keep hands away from machine parts that… Cut Pinch Press All of the above

Q20. If an accident happens to you or someone else you should… Stop for Questions Q20. If an accident happens to you or someone else you should… Tough it out & get the job done. Wait until you finish & then report it. Report it immediately. Only report it if it’s a major accident.

Q21. When you need to use a machine that you haven’t been trained on you should… Stop for Questions Go ahead & be careful. Not use the machine & ask for directions. Read up on the machine & go ahead with your job. Get a partner & go ahead with your work.

Q22. Loose clothing is a safety hazard. (True / False) Stop for Questions Q22. Loose clothing is a safety hazard. (True / False) True False

Q23. Do not remove safety guards from machine.(True / False) Stop for Questions True False

Safety First!