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SAFETY AND HEALTH

SAFETY AND HEALTH. MRS. K. Larrimore ROOM A3 BTA/BTA-A/MP. 1. Whenever electrical equipment is used in the office/classroom safety rules are established to protect each of the following:. OPERATOR EQUIPMENT ENVIRONMENT. 2. Describe the proper way to unplug equipment?.

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SAFETY AND HEALTH

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  1. SAFETY AND HEALTH • MRS. K. Larrimore • ROOM A3 • BTA/BTA-A/MP

  2. 1. Whenever electrical equipment is used in the office/classroom safety rules are established to protect each of the following: • OPERATOR • EQUIPMENT • ENVIRONMENT

  3. 2. Describe the proper way to unplug equipment? • Grasp the plug at the outlet and remove it.

  4. 3. List three safety rules that apply to the use of extension cords? • 1. Don’t overload • 2. Do not stretch electrical cords across an aisle where someone might trip over them. • 3. Replace frayed cords

  5. 4. Who should repair equipment? • Classroom teacher • Technology person • Manufacturer • An authorized service technician

  6. 5. While working around moving parts, what is the main precaution that a person wearing long necklaces, scarves, neckties, loose sleeves, or other loose clothing should do? • Be aware of the possible dangers associated with the equipment they are using by making sure that their clothing does not get caught in it.

  7. 6. Whose recommendations for using equipment safely should a person follow? • The manufacturer’s

  8. 7. While moving equipment from one location to another, what should be observed? • 1. The way that you move equipment • 2. Follow safety guidelines concerning equipment • 8. What is likely to happen when vents are covered on the computer? • IT WILL OVERHEAT.

  9. 9. Using improper keying techniques, using no hand and finger exercises, and other similar tactics can lead to: • RSI/CTS • Repetitive Stress Injury/Carpal Tunnel Syndrome a.k.a. “Tennis Elbow”

  10. 10. List the 3 guidelines for safely using the computer monitor: • 1. Use screensavers to prevent images from being permanently burned into the screen. • 2. Do not attempt to repair. • 3. Do not leave fingerprints on the screen. • 4. Avoid glare by adjusting display

  11. FINGER GYMNASTICS • Drill 1 • Drill 2 • Drill 3 • Drill 4 • Drill 5 • Drill 6 • Drill 7

  12. 11. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION • A federal government agency that writes and enforces safety standards for all businesses. It’s purpose is to prevent employee injuries and death by insisting that businesses maintain safety procedures.

  13. 12. When should a disk be inserted into the disk drive? • When the disk drive is not running.

  14. 13. List several things that disks should not be exposed to: • 1. Extreme hot or cold temperatures • 2. Sharp or pointed objects • 3. Magnetic fields such as transformers and magnets • 4. Smoke, ashes, and dust • 5. leaving disks in disk drives • 6. Do not touch the surface

  15. 14. What is the general rule for storing instruments such as scissors or sharpened pencils? • 1. Best stored flat • 2. Store points downward if you are storing them in a pencil cup

  16. 15. How should staples be removed? • By using a stapler remover

  17. 16. What are two safety precautions to remember when trying to dislodge a jammed stapler? • 1. Do not hold it near your eyes • 2. Do not test it over your finger

  18. 17. Emergency Procedure for a Fire? • 1. Get up quickly and quietly from your desk. • 2. Walk to the door, turn right, walk to the practice band field. • 3. Line up, stand quietly and listen for teacher instructions.

  19. What is the Fire Signal? • 3 short rings.

  20. 19. Emergency Procedure for a Tornado? • Get up from your desk and move to the front of the room away from the door, take a seat and sit quietly to hear further instructions. • 20. Tornado Signal-1 long continuous ring

  21. 21. What does EPA stand for? • Environmental Protection Agency-It regulates the disposal of hazardous waste.

  22. 22. Safety Color Codes • Identify flammable liquids in a container • Red • Orange • Green • Yellow • Purple

  23. 23. Safety Color Codes Identify dangerous parts of machines • Red • Orange • Green • Yellow • Purple

  24. 24. Safety Color Codes • To designate safety • Red • Orange • Green • Yellow • Purple

  25. 25. Safety Color Codes • To designate caution • Red • Orange • Green • Yellow • Purple

  26. 26. Safety Color Codes • To designate radiation hazards • Red • Orange • Green • Yellow • Purple

  27. 27. Safety Color Codes • To designate fire protection equipment • Red • Orange • Green • Yellow • Purple

  28. 28. Safety Color Codes • To designate the location of first aid equipment • Red • Orange • Green • Yellow • Purple

  29. 29. Hazardous Waste • Materials that can create poisonous gases when mixed with other chemicals • REACTIVE • Examples-chlorine bleach and ammonia

  30. 30. Hazardous Waste • Materials that are capable of bursting into flames • IGNITABLE • Examples: gasoline, paint and furniture polish

  31. 31. Hazardous Waste • Material that will destroy your clothing and burn your skin • CORROSIVES • Example: acids found in batteries

  32. 32. Hazardous Waste • Material that can poison people • TOXIC • Examples: pesticides, weed killers, and many household cleaners

  33. 33. Name the five procedures of safety: • Follow Guidelines • Think Safety • Report or Correct • Ask Questions • Don’t take shortcuts

  34. 34. Name five types of safety hazards. • Poor Housekeeping • Electrical/Fire • Unsafe equipment • Unsafe Acts • Unsafe Work areas

  35. 35. Safety • Freedom from danger, risk or injury • 36. EMPLOYEE SAFETY • Freedom from danger, risk, or injury in a workplace

  36. 37. RSI/CTS • Repetitive Stress Injury/Carpal Tunnel Syndrome a.k.a. “Tennis Elbow” • Causes: • Awkward posture • Poor Technique • Task with bent wrists • Working with improper equipment • Working at a rapid pace

  37. Reduce Risks of RSI/CTS by: • Arranging the work station correctly • Using a proper chair and sitting correctly • Using correct arm & wrist positions • Using proper keyboarding techniques • Taking short breaks • Exercising the neck, shoulder, arm, wrist and fingers before and during typing

  38. 38. HOW TO PREVENT RSI/CTS • Arrange the workstation correctly • Use correct arm and wrist posture • Use proper wrist techniques • Short breaks

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