Safety Tutorialfor

Carpet Installer

Al PomerantzFinger Lakes Technical and

Career Center

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Training Tasks for Carpet Installer

• Join Edges & Seams• Cut and Trim to Wall• Inspect & Prepare

Surface• Measure and Cut to

Size• Plan Layout

• Stretch Carpet and Secure Edge

• Calculate Material Needed

• Cut and Install Padding

• Install Using Adhesive• Install Tack Strips

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Pre-Test True/False• Lift heavy object by

bending over and lift.• When working in a home

it OK to use the kitchen.• Always cut away from

your body.• The fumes from new

carpet are harmless.• Leave scraps in

doorway.

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Pre-Test True/FalseAnswers

• Lift heavy object by bending over and lift. False

• When working in a home it OK to use the kitchen. False

• Always cut away from your body. True

• The fumes from new carpet are harmless. False

• Leave scraps in doorway. False

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Appropriate Clothes

• Sturdy Work Boot Safety Toe• Sturdy Pants Carpenter Jeans/Twill• Shirts in layers, T-Shirt, Flannel • Head Covering

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Safety Equipment

• Consult this website for respiratory concerns– http://www.ehso.com/ehshome/

chemicalsenscarpets.htm• Knee Pads • Lifting Techniques

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Tools

Stretcher

Seam Sealer

Carpet Cutter

Glue Gun

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ToolsCarpet Roller

Trimmers

Knee Kickers

Shears

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Equipment/Machinery

• Must be 18 years to operate these

Carpet Remover

Floor Grinder

Stripper

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Electrical

• Power equipment will have either– Grounded power chord

• 3 prongs• Don’t not use

– if third prong is missing– Report it to supervisor

– Double Insulated body • 2 prong polarized plug• Equipment has no metal parts

– exposed to user

No metal contact to user

3rd Prong

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Floors, Doors, Exits

• Are floors safe– strength, no debris, non-slippery

• Doorways– Unblocked, unlocked, swings out

• Make sure you know the Exits

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Chemical Hazards

• You have a right to know – Ask for MSDS forms

• Adhesive• Seam Sealing• Pad Seam Sealing Fumes• New carpet odor

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Ergonomic Hazards - Lifting

• Follow Lifting Rule for Heavy Objects

• Goto this Website• http://

members.aol.com/drplott/lifting.htm

• On knees?– Use knee pads

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Infectious diseases

• Working in Homes or Business– Unknown diseases may be present.– Wash frequently

• Tearing out old carpet– Dust mask, Gloves and Wash Frequently

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Fire

• Know where the fire extinguishers and Exits are.– Commercial Buildings are Marked– Private Homes may not have

• Installers should bring their own.• Class B or C

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HOW and to WHOM DO YOU REPORT AN INJURY

• Report all Injuries– No matter how small

• Report them to your supervisor• Make sure a written report is made

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Robbery, Bomb Scares

• Do not put yourself in a position some one may accuse you of doing something you are not.– As an installer you work at other people’s

establishments. • Stay out of areas and thing not related to you job• Always ask before touching, moving, or using

• Bomb Scares– Do not leave tools or packages behind

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Angry/threatening Customers

• The customer is most important– delight the customer– if you cannot

• bring them to your supervisor• explain the problem• ask permission to be excused

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Post Test True/False (Part 1)List your answers on Answer Sheet

• Lift heavy objects by bending over.• Power tools can be used by age 18 and

older.• You must ask for MSDS forms.• It is OK to use a power tool with a missing

ground pin.• You should have Class A fire extinguishes.

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Post Test True/False (Part 2) List your answers on Answer Sheet

• You do not have to report a small scratch.• It is OK to block a doorway.• Look in homeowners garage for a broom.• Clothing requirements include sandals as

OK footwear.• Wash hands and face before eating lunch.

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Post Test Answers

• Part 1• F• T• F• F• F

• Part 2• F• F• F• F• T

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Safety Web Resources

• Chemical Safety– WWW.MSDS.COM– http://www.ehso.com/ehshome/

chemicalsenscarpets.htm• Ergonomics

– http://members.aol.com/drplott/lifting.htm• Proper Tools and Safety Equipment

– http://www.tools4flooring.com