Safety Flashcards
What must be learned before operating a machine tool for the first time?
Learn the safety regulations and precautions for each tool or machine
List three qualities of a safe worker
Be neat
Safely dressed
Think safely and work safely
Name three types of eye protection found in a shop
Face shields
Plastic safety goggles
Safety glasses
State four precautions that must be observed with regard to clothing worn in a shop
Never wear loose clothing when operating any machine
Remove jewellery
Never wear gloves when operating a machine
Never wear open-toed shoes or sandals
How must long hair be protected?
A hair net or an approved protective shop cap
Why must a cloth not be used to remove chips
Chips stick to cloth and cause cuts when the cloth is used later
Why should shoe soles be scraped before leaving the shop?
Removes dirt, grease, or metal bits stuck on the soles, which can make floors dirty or slippery outside the shop
Two reasons why compressed air should not be used for cleaning machine’s
Risk of Injury
Damage to Machinery
State three precautions to observe before operating any machine
Make sure the machine is in good working condition
Wear proper safety gear
Check that the area around the machine is clean and free of any obstacles
What should you do immediately after receiving any injury?
Get first aid immediately and report it
What are three fire prevention factors should everyone become familiar with before starting to work in a machine shop
Put oily rags in the proper metal bins.
Learn how to light a gas furnace the right way.
Know where all fire extinguishers are and how to use them.
