Woodworking with portable and Stationary Power Tools Personal Safety in the Agricultural Laboratory Originally produced by the greatest ag teacher in the whole wide world, Mr. Hutto. Oh yeah, he is really the best ever. I am not even lying.
Common Causes of Accidents n Falling n Inhaling n Electrical Contact n Exposure to Heat or Cold n Striking Against n Getting Hit n Getting Caught in n Exposure to Fire
Safe Work Environments n Clean work area n Tools would be clean n Color coded safety zones n All equipment safety guards installed n Equipment and power tools properly grounded
Safe Work Environment n Equipment regularly serviced n Environmentally safe n Organized n Safety conscious workers
Importance of Color Coding n Alerts everyone of specific dangers n Identifies acceptable traffic lanes n Allows everyone to find safety equipment easily
Safety Colors n Red - associated with danger and emergencies n Orange - associated with machine hazards n Yellow - identifies parts on machines that knobs control or adjust the machine n Blue - used for signs of warning
Color Code n Green - indicates safety equipment n White - used to mark traffic area n Gray - used on floors of work areas
General Shop Safety Rules n Do not use a power tool until you understand it thoroughly and it has been demonstrated by the instructor. n Use guards on power tools n Always keep fingers away from the moving cutting edges n Keep the floor around the work area clean
General Laboratory Safety Rules n Make all adjustments with the power off and the tool at a dead stop n Always wear approved eye protection n Do not run in the agriculture laboratory n Never talk to or interrupt anyone while he or she is using a power tool n Never leave a power tool until it has stopped completely
General Laboratory Safety Rules n Report strange noise or faulty operation to your instructor n Observe and follow safety color coded areas and signs n Do not use hand tools with damaged handles n Get permission from your instructor prior to operating a power tool