Workshop safety
What is an accident?
Accident is an unintended, unforeseen, sudden occurrence resulting in the
interruption with normal work activity leading to an injury, which may be fatal or
may cause loss of material and time with out any return.
What are the factors that contribute to an accident?
Mechanical causes
Unsafe conditions
Environmental causes
Human causes
Personal factors
Sociological factors
Name some mechanical causes.
In-adequately guarded or unguarded equipment.
Unsafe design of machines
Hazardous arrangements
Name some unsafe conditions.
Condition of floor
Ladders/stairways
State things to do to ensure safety of ladder.
Ensure the ladder has no loose, damaged or missing parts.
Ensure the ladder is properly erected and secure
Ensure the ladder projects at least 1 m above the landing place.
Ensure the ladder is set at the correct angle of 75 degrees and is on firm
ground
One ladder, one person.
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Keep three limbs on the ladder at all times. 2 feet and 1 hand or 2 hands
and one foot.
Always carry tools in toolbelt holster or pouch and not in hands.
Name a few environmental causes.
Illumination
Ventilation
Temperature
Speed of work
Hours of work
Work load
Lighting
Pollution
State some human causes in the respective two categories.
Individual factors:
Age
Marriage
Schooling
Health
Psychological factors
Attitude towards job
Interest and difficulties
Machine habits
Attention and fatigue
Name some personal factors.
Intellectual level
Emotional maturity
Adjustment
Lack of knowledge or skill
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improper attitude
Not making use of protective clothing, goggles, shoes etc.
Name some sociological factors.
Size of the family and number of dependents
Financial position
Social status
What are the hazards associated with Hand & Power tools?
Electrical shock
Puncture wounds
Cuts and abrasions
Contusions/crushing
Burning
Eye injuries
Hearing loss
Breathing difficulties
Chemical burning & poisoning
Radiological hazards
What are the common causes of electrical shock?
Improper grounding
Not unplugging equipment when changing accessories.
Damaged wires
Pulling on the cord to unplug the equipment
Standing on water or wet surfaces
State the common causes for puncture wounds, cuts, abrasions, contusion and
burns.
Removal of guards
Using damages equipment
Improper use of equipment
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Using the wrong tool
State the common causes of breathing difficulties, chemical burning & poisoning.
Not using proper exhaust system for hazardous gases and fumes
Removal of guards and caps in machines & containers
Using damaged equipment and pipe lines
Not using proper storing & packing mechanism
Using chemical without knowing its chemical composition and acidity.
What are PPE? Explain.
PPE stands for Personal protective equipment.
PPE is defined as All the equipment (including clothing affording protection
against weather) which is intended to be worn or held by a person at work and
which protects him against one or more risks to his health or safety, resulting
from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other
workplace hazards.
Name the hazard, body part affected and type of PPE used.
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State basic rules to prevent injuries.
Use the right tool for the job
Examine each tool before use and do not use damaged tools
Operate tools according to the manufacturers' instructions
Keep all tools in good condition with regular maintenance and repair.
Training for the workers and machine operators
Carry or transport required tools
State things to be done for safe conduct in the shop
Be aware of what's going around you. For example, be careful not to talk
with someone while they are cutting with a machine.
Concentrate on what you are doing. If you get tired, leave.
Don't hurry. If you catch yourself rushing, slow down.
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Don't rush speeds and feeds. You'll end up damaging your part, the tool and
may be the machine itself.
Listen to the machine. If there is an unfamiliar sound, turn the machine off.
Don't let someone else talk with you into doing some dangerous work
Don't attempt to measure a part that is moving
Wear safety glasses when told to do so, and always when working in an
area where light illumination is likely to be a problem
Always wear the appropriate eye/clothes protection when welding.
Adhere to the workshop clothing and be mindful of your hair.
What rules should be followed on shop clothing?
No loose clothing( tie, loose sleeve, etc. are prohibited)
Wear natural fiber clothes
Remove jewelry
Wear appropriate shoes (No open-toes sandals. Wear shoes that give a
sure footing. If you are working with heavy objects, steel shoes are
recommended)
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