General Safety

Before you make any major adjustments...

Always disconnect the power to tools and machinery.

SDS (Safety Data Sheet)

An information sheet designed to provide the key safety data on a specific product or substance regarding ingredients, associated hazards, combustion levels, clean-up and storage requirements

ANSI (American National Standards Institute)

An organization who determines standards and guidelines for industry.

All special setups, including removal of any safety equipment, must be:

Approved by the instructor or instructional aide.

Rushing or hurrying, Overconfidence, Fatigue, and Ignorance...

Are ALL causes of accidents!

Floors, aisles, and passageways must be kept clear of wood, tools, material, oil or grease spots, and other objects...

Because they may cause someone to slip or trip and fall.

Loose clothing, jewelry and long hair must be securely fastened or removed...

Before operating any machine.

Tools should be used ONLY as they were...

Designed to be used.

To prevent spontaneous combustion, rags wet with linseed oil, solvents, or finishing products must always be...

Discarded in an approved metal waste container with a lid.

When lifting a heavy object you should...

Do everything you can to protect your back: lift with your legs, get help (person or tools, like a dolly)

Always using a machine guard, no matter the type of cut needed.

False, for certain cuts (like dadoes and bevels) it is recommended to remove the guard. Follow the designed purpose of the tools!

Never handle electrical equipment...

If your hands are wet, or if you are standing on a wet floor.

Notifying the instructor if another student is not following instructions...

Is an example of safe behavior!

Keeping any odd noises from a machine or odors in the room to yourself...

Is an example of unsafe behavior!

Compressed air...

May NEVER be used to dust yourself off, or to clean a workbench.

Dull edge tools are...

More dangerous because they require more force and cause more friction!

ANSI-rated Z87.1 Eye protection...

Must always be used/worn to prevent flying particles, sawdust, foreign objects or corrosive substances from entering your eyes.

All accidents and injuries...

No matter how slight, must be reported to the instructor immediately.

Wearing gloves when operating machinery is...

Not a safe practice because the gloves may get caught in moving parts and pull your hand into the machine.

To disconnect an electrical tool...

Pull the plug (not the cord!)

Sharp edge tools are...

Safer to use because they cut with less force and create less friction.

Equipment with a damaged power cord...

Should be reported to the teacher or instructor. It should not be used.

When you turn off a machine...

Stay with it until it is completely stopped.

DRS.ABCD-CLAP

The acronym used when an injury occurs: Danger in area? Response of person Send for help... ...if no Response: Airways Breathing CPR Defibrillation ...if Response: Control the situation Look for hazards Assess the injury Protect and prioritize

PASS (pull, aim, squeeze, sweep)

The acronym used when using a fire extinguisher to put out a fire.

You must not talk to, or distract the attention of, a person operating a machine because:

The distracted operator or others may be injured.

UL (Underwriters Laboratory)

The organization helps companies demonstrate safety and confirm compliance by checking electrical devices and other components for possible safety hazards.

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

The organization responsible for health and safety in the workplace.

Use all of the recommended guards, add-ons, and other safety devices when you operate equipment.

True, if it is recommended, then it is designed for that task.

Wearing loose clothing is...

Unsafe because it could get caught in moving parts.

When sweeping scraps from a machine or workbench...

Use a piece of wood or a brush since there may be sharp or jagged particles among the scraps.

Carry long objects...

With the front end high.

When you enter a lab or class session other than your own...

You must get permission to work from every instructor and instructional aide prior to working.