health and safety Flashcards
what are the hazards with using a sewing machine?
-injuries to fingers and hands whilst cleaning, repairing or sewing
-eye injuries
-finger injuries from needles
-injuries from moving the equipment
what safety guidelines should you take when using a sewing machine?
-switching the machine off when repairing/adjusting
-keep fingers away from the needles
-put equipment away after use
what are the hazards with fusing/pressing and precautions to take?
-fingers and hand injuries in the press
check safety guidelines
what are the hazards with stain removal and what precautions can you take?
-breathing in solvent/toxic vapours
rooms where solvents are need to be well ventilated and you could wear a mask
what are the hazards with cutting?
-injuries to fingers or hands from spreading or cutting machines
-injuries to fingers or hands from pressing machines
what safety precautions can you take with spreading/cutting?
-add safety guards
-learn the correct way to handle equipment
what are the hazards with hot pressing equipment?
-scalding from steaming equipment
-injuries to fingers or hands from pressing equipment
what safety precautions can you take with pressing equipment?
-only turn on steam function when ready to use the steam
-operators need to be trained to use the pressing equipment
what are the potential hazards with printing or dyeing?
-inhalation of dye dust
-inhalation of dye vapours
-staining of skin with dyes
what are the safety precautions with printing or dyeing?
-wear appropriate mask and eye covers
-keep good ventilation
-wear protective aprons and gloves
what are the hazards in the general working area?
-tripping or falling
-electrical injury
-incorrect handling of materials
-incorrect lifting
what are the precautions in the general working area?
-keep work area clean and tidy
-never use damaged machines
-don’t carry too many things at once
-learn the correct way to lift and handle items
