Keep hair tied up,One person to every machine,Ties tucked in,Fingers away from needle and finally,Don't talk, or you'll get distracted

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Keep track of needles and pins.

Never leave scissors (or other cutting implements)unattended. They'll either disappear or be used to cut things you'd not intended to cut with them, damaging the blades, the things, or both.

Launder or at least rinse old fabric before use. Wash your hands. Needle and pins injuries *will* occur someday. They're easier to manage if the hands were generally clean (not sterile, just generally clean) as were the tools and materials.

Avoiding attempting to stitch when intoxicated, tearful, or too-tired-to-see-straight. Stitching then often needs to be un-picked and re-done later and mis-needling or mis-pinning can leave hard-to-remove blood stains.

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Sewing Safety RulesBy Melissa Cooper, eHow Contributor

 

 

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Proceeding with caution will help make sewing projects more successful

With so many sharp items used in sewing, it is important to proceed with caution, at least until you become more familiar with sewing equipment. Whether it is hand sewing or machine sewing, injuries can occur. However, there are ways to ensure you remain safe when you are sewing. Love to sew or want to learn? Try a sewing class now!

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Safety Rules for Scissors

1. Be Careful with Basic Sharp Objects

o Whether you are cutting the fabric for your pattern, pinning material, ripping seams, or threading the needle, sewing is rife with sharp objects. Pay strict attention to the task at hand to avoid ending up with a bandage on your fingers because of a sewing accident.

When you are not using scissors, they should remain closed and you should insert the blade down into a container, which can be a tall cup or a sheath or some kind, or your sewing box. Always hand scissors or sharp-edged objects to someone else with the

handle toward them. Sewing needles come in their own sheaths, but you can also place them into your sewing box. Placing pins into a pin cushion can prevent a prick of your fingers. Placing pins in your mouth is never a good idea, nor is leaving them loose on the table, since they can easily be knocked to the floor. When using the seam ripper, always rip the seams away from you.

2. Keep Your Fingers Safe Around the Presser Foot of the Machine

o Operate the sewing machine at a slow speed for maximum control, which will help to keep your fingers safe. Keep your hands at either side of the presser foot, which holds the needle.

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3. Maintain Cord Safety

o The cord presents its own safety hazards while sewing. Make sure that the cord is untangled and in good condition without any fraying. If your machine is not located directly next to the outlet and the cord is not right next to the wall, try to ensure that it doesn't present a safety issue to anyone who may be passing. When finished sewing, turn off the machine and unplug it by gently pulling the cord from the wall outlet first and then disconnecting the cord from the machine.

Finishing Up

o After unplugging the machine, cover it to keep it in good condition. Sweep up the area and check the floor for any stray needles or pins.

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GARMENT WORKER SAFETY

Garment manufacturing, like other industrial processes, can be hazardous work. Its important for employers

and workers to be aware of the hazards associated with garment manufacturing and take precautions to

guard against work-related illnesses and injuries.

There are many different types of machinery used in the garment industry. Some are used to knit and

weave; sew or cut patterns and cloth; some press or steam; and others transport garment pieces on the

factory floor. But before any work begins on a piece of machinery, the operator should be trained in its

proper operation and all safety precautions to follow. Workers should be trained to know that any machinery

with exposed moving parts should be properly guarded. And they need to understand how important it is

that guards be kept in place to prevent accidental activation, pinch points, and amputation.

As cutting tools and knitting or sewing needles can pose cut and puncture hazards, workers should be

instructed to follow basic safety precautions while working with sharp and cutting instruments. Precautions

include: using sharp tools that are in good repair; carrying and storing sharp tools properly; and always

cutting away from the eyes and body. Workers need to stay alert when working with sharp objects and make

sure needles are properly guarded.

Chemicals also play a part in garment manufacturing. Dyes, enzymes, solvents, and other chemicals are

used to create different fabric finishes and durability. So, proper ventilation, respiratory protection, and

other personal protective equipment are important to protect workers during chemical processing. The same

safety steps should be taken for workers who handle the finished material and may be exposed to excess

chemicals and off-gassing. Workers should know where and how to access Material Safety Data Sheets

(MSDS) on the chemicals used in their workplace.

Because much of garment work involves close viewing of the garment, eye protection is critical. Garment

workers can avoid eye injuries by using proper shields on high speed sewing machinery or safety glasses

where appropriate. Also, adequate task lighting at individual work stations can prevent eye strain.

Some garment manufacturing equipment can be very loud, so proper hearing protection may be

necessary. Because a garment factory uses many heated processes, it is important for workers to

avoid heat stress by labeling and guarding hot surfaces and drinking plenty of water during their shift.

Proper ventilation can help to reduce ambient temperatures and ensure worker comfort.

Many tasks in garment manufacturing require repetitive motions . To prevent ergonomic injuries workers

should be encouraged to rotate tasks or take frequent, short breaks to stretch and relax muscles. Work

stations should allow enough space for the task, have appropriate working height, and provide proper

seating. Manufacturing tools and machinery should incorporate ergonomic design principles and should not

require an excessive amount of force to operate.

With proper training and instruction, machine guarding, personal protective equipment, and ergonomically

designed work systems, garment workers can manufacture products in safe and healthy workplaces.

The above evaluations and/or recommendations are for general guidance only and should not be relied upon

for legal compliance purposes. They are based solely on the information provided to us and relate only to

those conditions specifically discussed. We do not make any warranty, expressed or implied, that your

workplace is safe or healthful or that it complies with all laws, regulations or standards.