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Equipment and Shop Safety

Equipment and Shop Safety. Safety Unit. Reporting Accidents . Approximately 26,000 welders are injured at the job site each year . Welders each day are exposed to: Uv rays from welding arc- eyes and skin Gases produced by the welding process Welding or cutting near flammable materials

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Equipment and Shop Safety

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  1. Equipment and Shop Safety Safety Unit

  2. Reporting Accidents • Approximately 26,000 welders are injured at the job site each year. • Welders each day are exposed to: • Uv rays from welding arc- eyes and skin • Gases produced by the welding process • Welding or cutting near flammable materials • Fire risk

  3. Reporting Accidents • Precautions must taken to prevent injuries • All accidents should be reported no matter how slight • A small scratch might lead to serious infection • Immediate attention can minimize the seriousness of the injury

  4. Safety Colors

  5. Safety Colors Red= Danger (Red is used to identify areas or items of danger or emergency such as safety switches and fire equipment Orange= Warning (Orange is used to designate machines hazards such as edges and openings

  6. Safety Colors Yellow= Caution (Yellow is used is used to identify parts of machines, such as wheels, levers and knobs that adjust the machine. Blue= Information (Blue is used as signs of warning or caution (Out Of Order)) Green= Safety- Safety equipment, safety areas, first aid and medical practice

  7. Safety Colors Black and Yellow Diagonal Stripes= Radioactivity- Radiations Hazards White= Traffic Areas-Arrows show direction of traffic White and Black Stripes=Traffic markings, Barricades Gray= Floors- Floors of the work area

  8. Safe Equipment Operation • Any tools and equipment should be used unless exact operating instructions have been received and understood. • Improperly using tools or using tools that are not properly maintained and inspected is prohibited- Due to the potential of to cause serious injury. • Operators of tools and equipment should: • Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment • Equipment properly maintained and inspected • Use all safety features

  9. Work Behavior • In the shop the following behaviors are prohibited due to safety concerns: • No running • No horseplay • No wrestling • No pranks Exhibiting this type of behavior can cause your removal from the Agriculture Mechanics program

  10. Safety comes first! • Always wear safety glasses. • When working with heated objects, always wear gloves. • No running or horseplay. • Learn to do a job the right way. • Report all injuries to the instructor. • Observe all warning signs or tags.

  11. Turn off machines when not in use or during repair. • Unless you have been taught to run a machine, don’t use it. • Always use the proper tool for the job. • Avoid wearing loose or overly baggy clothing when working with machinery. • Be aware of people around you at all times. • Use correct shaded lens when welding. • Know where fire escapes and fire extinguishers are.

  12. Housekeeping • Cleaning work areas • Sweeping—prevent slips and falls • Keeping designated walking areas clear of debris • Restoring equipment and tools after job is completed

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