Unit 1 Workshop Safety

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UNITS IN THIS COURSE

UNIT 1 WORKSHOP SAFETY

UNIT 2 CRAFT HAND TOOLS

UNIT 3 MEASUREMENT

UNIT 4 MARKING OUT

UNIT 5 TASK #1 - WORKSHOP PRACTICAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1.0 OBJECTIVES 3

1.1 INTRODUCTION 4

1.2 WORKSHOP RULES 4

1.3 PERSONAL PROTECTION 5

1.3.1. Body Protection 6

1.3.2 Head Protection 7

1.3.3 Eye Protection 8

1.3.4 Hand Protection 9

1.3.5 Foot Protection 10

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1.0 OBJECTIVES

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The trainee will be able to:

List the general safety rules used in the craft workshop.

Identify the items of personal protection commonly used in the craft workshop.

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1.1 INTRODUCTION

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To become a skilled craftsman, a trainee must learn to work safely. He mustconsider not only his own safety but the safety of others around him. The safe wayis usually the best way of doing the job. Accidents are usually caused by carelesswork habits or horse-play; they do not just happen, they are caused. There isalways the possibility of accidents when people are working with tools and

equipment. These accidents can be costly and painful. The prevention of accidentsis everyone's responsibility. Managers try to prevent accidents by providing:

1. . Workshop rules.

2. Protective clothing and personal safety equipment.

3. Safe tools and equipment.

These things alone cannot prevent accidents unless the workers do their part tohelp. The responsibility of the worker is to:

1. I . Follow the workshop rules and regulations.

2. Use protective clothing and equipment.

3. Use tools and equipment correctly.

1.2 WORKSHOP RULES

Every workshop has its own safety rules. These rules will vary depending on thedifferent equipment in each workshop. It is every trainee's responsibility to learnthese rules and then follow them. The purpose of workshop rules is to protect you

and your fellow workers. They will not protect those who do not learn and followthem.

Although the rules vary from workshop to workshop there are some general rules.They are as follows:

1. Know your Job:

You should know what you are going to do, how to do it, and the tools neededbefore you begin work.

2 Good Housekeeping:

Keep your work area neat and tidy. Unused parts, scrap material or tools, left lyingaround your work area will cause accidents.

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3. Conduct:

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A rude or sudden interruption to a worker busy doing his job is dangerous, he couldhurt himself or another worker.

4. Clothing:

The type of clothing required depends on the task and its dangers. Working in hotareas may require light, loose fitting clothes. Working near rotating equipmentmeans not wearing loose clothes that can be caught. Some other jobs requirespecial protection, such as hard hats, goggles, or safety shoes.

5. Think Safety:

Being a skilled worker and knowing all the safety rules does not mean you will be asafe worker. You must think safety at all times.

6 Being Alert:

Although you may be a safe worker yourself, beware of others around you. If theyare using machine tools, grinding, or welding, they may be a danger to you.

1.3 PERSONAL PROTECTION

Wearing personal protection is essential for developing good work habits. Besidesprotecting your body, you must protect your head, eyes, hands and feet.

Suitable personal protective devices are as follows:

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1.3.1. Body Protection

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For general workshop work a boiler suit is the most practical and safest form ofbody protection. Figure 1.1 below shows the safe way to dress in the workshop.

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Figure 1-1

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For extra protection, workers sometimes have to wear canvas aprons. They areworn in machine shops on drilling or grinding equipment (See figure 1 .2).

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Figure 1-2

1.3.2 Head Protection

In some work areas it is necessary to wear hard hats. These areas are usually

places where there is work going on above head height. Long hair is also a problemin the workshop where there is rotating equipment. If the hair is caught it can causeserious injury.

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1.3.3 Eye Protection

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Eye protection should be worn in any work situation where there are flying objects.Jobs such as grinding, cutting, or machining need eye protection. Welding andfurnace operations require tinted (darkened) safety glasses or goggles to protectthe eyes from bright light and flying objects. Safety glasses are similar to regularglasses except that the glass is designed to resist breaking. Safety glasses only

protect your eyes from the front. Side shields are available to attach to the side ofthe glasses to help protect your eyes from the side. Typical safety glasses areshown in figure 1.3.

Figure 1-3

Safety goggles are designed to provide more eye protection because they fit the

face better. Goggles are kept in place with a head strap that prevents them fromfalling off as easily as safety glasses. The safety lenses are made of clear hardplastic. The lenses allow you to see but prevent flying objects from hitting your eyes.The choice of wearing safety glasses or goggles depends on the job being done.(See figure 1.4).

Figure 1-4

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Face shields give full face protection and are ideal for people who wear ordinaryglasses. They permit air to circulate between the face and shield, thus preventingthem from fogging up. When you are working in areas where there are hot flyingparticles, face masks must be worn. (See figure 1.5)

Figure 1-5

1.3.4 Hand Protection

Gloves should be worn when handling work that is sharp, like sheet metal, castings,machined components and swarf. It is essential that the gloves are of the correcttype for the job and that they are in good condition. However, gloves should neverbe worn when operating moving machinery. Gloves are worn to protect the hands;their type depends on the probable injury they are to prevent. Most gloves are madeof either leather, heavy cloth, canvas, rubber, or plastic. They are designed toprevent cuts from sharp edges or burns from hot metal. Plastic gloves are worn

when handling chemicals. Rubber gloves are worn when working with electricalequipment. (See figure 1.6).

Figure 1-6

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1.3.5 Foot Protection

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If you drop a heavy object on your toes it can cause a serious injury and can bevery painful. Safety boots are designed to protect the feet. They must be worn at alltimes around the plant and in the workshop areas. They are reinforced with steel atthe toes to prevent them from being crushed by falling or dropped objects. (Seefigure 1.7).

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