1. Small Engine Safety

2. Vocabulary
Safety- state or condition of being safe, freedom from dangers, risk, or injury
Accident- any suddenly occurring, unintentional event which causes injury or property damage
First Aid- immediate, temporary care given the victim of an accident or sudden illness until the services of a physician can be obtained

3. Vocabulary
Carbon Monoxide- colorless, odorless, very poisonous, gas formed by incomplete combustion
Battery- number of complete electrical cells assembled in one housing or case
Service Manual- professional book giving exact details, tools, and procedures for servicing one or more types of engines

4. Vocabulary
Compressed Oxygen- oxygen processed for purity and compressed in bottles
Carburetor/Parts Cleaner- chemical solution for dissolving deposits such as grease, varnish, gum, and paint from parts without damage to the metal

5. Vocabulary OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health Act
CPSC- Consumer Product Safety Commission

6. Safety Color Codes
Green- designates location of safety and first aid equipment
Yellow- designates caution
Orange- designates dangerous parts of equipment with may cut, crush, or shock
Red- identifies the location of fire fighting equipment
Blue- designates caution against starting equipment while it is being worked on, or against the use of defective equipment
Ivory- reflects light and “shows the way”

7. Maintaining a Safe and Orderly Shop
Arrange machinery and equipment to permit safe, efficient work practices and ease in cleaning
Stack or store materials and supplies safely in proper places
Store tools safely in cabinets, racks, or other suitable devices
Keep working areas and work benches clear and free of debris and other hazards

8. Maintaining a Safe and Orderly Shop
Keep floors clean and free from obstructions and slippery substances
Keep aisles, traffic areas, and exists from of material and other debris
Properly dispose of combustible materials or store them in approved containers
Store oily rags in self- closing or spring-lift metal containers

9. Maintaining a Safe and Orderly Shop
Know the proper procedures to follow in keeping the work area clean and orderly
Have sufficient brooms, brushed, or other housekeeping equipment available

10. Class of Fires
Class A- fires that occur in ordinary combustible materials
Wood, rags, garbage
Class B- fires that occur with flammable liquids
Gas, oil, grease, paints
Class C- fires that occur in or near electrical equipment
Motors, switch panels, electrical wiring
Class D- fires that occur with combustible metals
Magnesium

11. Fire Triangle

12. Types of Fire Extinguishers
Pressurized Water- used on Class A fires
Carbon Dioxide- used on Class B and C fires
Dry Chemical- used on Class B, C, D fires
Foam- used on Class A , B fires

14. Fire Prevention
Never strike sparks in a room or area where flammable liquids are used or stored
Use only approved safety cans for storage of flammable liquids and label them properly
Do not fill a hot or running engine with gas
Use a commercial nonflammable cleaner for cleaning tools and parts

15. Fire Prevention Change any oil or gasoline soaked clothes immediately
Learn the location and use of fire extinguishers for each class of fire
Dispose of oil and gas soaked rags in proper place
Avoid placing live electrical wires near fuel lines, carburetors, has tanks, or gas cans

16. Oil and Grease Wipe up at once any spilled oil and grease
Do not direct oil spray toward other workers
Do not pour old oil on the ground, or down the sink
Do not oil an engine while it is running or attempt to oil or wipe moving parts

17. Eye Protection Always Wear Eye Protection:
Grinding, chipping, or drilling
Working under equipment
Operative abrasive discs
Charging batteries or using caustic cleaning compounds

18. Electrical
Any and all dangerous conditions of equipment should be reported to instructor
Treat all electrical equipment as “live” until your have checked
Use third wire cords and plugs to ground all tools
Check cords, plugs, and sockets
Eliminate cords and wires as trip hazards
Coil and hang or store power tools and cords properly
In case of emergency be prepared to turn off electrical power switch and/or main switch

19. Air Pressure
Never use compressed air equipment for dusting off clothing or work benches
Never use compressed oxygen in place of compressed air
Use compressed air for the purpose for which it is intended

20. Equipment
Do not operate any machine without having been instructed on its use
Never start an engine before determining that everyone is in the clear
Never start and engine without knowing how to shut it off
Keep hands and clothing away from moving parts
Flywheels, blades, fans, gears, pulleys, belts, chains, PTO’s

21. Equipment Never run an engine in an inadequately ventilated place
If you lack the proper tool for the job, consult your instructor
Wear reasonably tight fitting, appropriate clothing while working in the shop
No more- slippers
Always disconnect and ground the wire from the spark plug before inspecting or repairing equipment

22. Equipment
After reassembly be sure all parts, nuts, bolts, and screws are securely in place
Use ear protection as needed

23. Batteries
Handle batteries with care and use a battery strap or carrier
Always hold batter upright and set securely so there is no danger of spilling acid
Never smoke, use and open flame, or cause a spark on battery terminals
When mixing battery solutions, always pour acid into water
If acid splashes on you, immediately flush with cold water

25. Consumer Product Safety Commission
June 30th, last day walk-behind power lawnmowers could be built or imported for US consumers without complying with the CPSC “Safety Standard for Walking-Behind Power Lawnmowers
The standard defines a “walk-behind lawnmower” as a grass cutting machine with a minimum cutting width of 12”

26. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The standard specifies performance requirements for most rotary lawnmowers manufactured or imported after June 30, 1982
Every affected rotary lawnmower must carry a certification label
A blade control system is required that stops the blade completely within 3 seconds after release of control
The standard specifically applies to the manufacturer and initial sale to consumers

29. 4 General Shop Safety Rules
#1- All injuries should be treated at once #2- Safety equipment and shoes should be used and worn as required #3- Running or horseplay are not permitted in the shop at any time #4- Any and all dangerous conditions or damaged equipment should be reported to the instructor