Chapter 1 Safety page 13. Shop Safety Recognize hazards Notify instructor of unsafe conditions

Chapter 1

Safetypage 13

Shop Safety

Recognize hazardsNotify instructor of unsafe conditions

Keep Work Area Clean Keep floors clean and dryWipe up spillsCapture leaks in containersClean up after/during workingPick up toolsReturn suppliesDiscard waste materialremove obstructions

Keep Work Area Clean Handle Hazardous Materials Properly

Eliminate fire hazards

Wear Proper Clothing

Safety glassesProper foot wearEar protectionRespirator

Wear Proper Clothing

NO sandalsNo loose clothingTie back hairRemove dangling jewelryWatches/rings

Maintain Adequate Ventilation

Work in well ventilated areasUse exhaust hosesBe cautious of Carbon Monoxide (CO)Solvents have toxic fumes

Use Hand Tools Properly

Keeps tools cleanUse tools for their designed purposeKeep tools away from moving partsKeep tools in proper condition

Use Power Tools Properly

Check guards and shieldsDo not use if in question of operationNever adjust while equipment is runningKnow where “dead man switch” is located

Use Compressed Air Carefully

Wear safety glassesNever clean self with compressed airCheck all connectionsPoint nozzles away from self & Others

Lift Properly Bend KneesBack straightGet HelpUse a mechanical lifting device

Use Proper Electrical Wiring/Grounding Procedures

Operate Engines Safely Vent exhaustKeep away from moving parts

Be Prepared for Emergencies

Know where shut off is locatedKnow how to use fire extinguisherKnow where to go in an emergencyDO NOT PANICContact your instructor

Follow OSHA Requirements

It is the Law

hazards carbon monoxide solvent toxic fumes flammable dead man switch hydrogen gas fire extinguisher flashpoint first aid kit goggles Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)safety glasses earplugsearphone- type protectors

Safety while working or using a lawnmower

1. Do not use drugs or drink alcohol while using lawnmowers or small engines. For your own safety.

Safety while working or using a lawnmower

2. Be sure to wear eye protection at all times while working on or using lawnmowers and small engines.

Safety while working or using a lawnmower

3. Keep you hair pulled up where there is no way for it to get caught in moving parts….

Safety while working or using a lawnmower

4. Clothing needs to fit properly and not sag.

Safety while working or using a lawnmower

5. Always were full shoes when cutting grass.

Safety while working or using a lawnmower

6. Do not wear any type of necklace or chains.. that can get caught in moving parts.

Safety while working or using a lawnmower

7. Never leave a running lawnmower unattended.

Safety while working or using a lawnmower

8. I do not recommend cutting your grass when it is wet. Because when the grass is wet the lawnmower engine will have to work twice as hard. The grass will also stop up your side discharge. The lawnmower should always be Cut off before cleaning.

Safety while working or using a lawnmower

9. Let your small engines cool off for at least 10 min before refueling.

Note If lawnmower is running not knowing how close the blade is to the side discharge, and youtry to unplug the hole you could dismember your fingers or hand.

Safety while working or using a lawnmower

10. Dispose of all harmful fluids at proper recycling plants.

Safety while working or using a lawnmower

11. Keep all people and animals away from running lawnmowers.