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Introduction General Workshop Rules Workshop PPE Specific Safety Equipment Trade Hazards Acknowledgement

ACK WORKSHOP RULES AND GUIDELINES

Dr. Nader Ghareeb

[email protected]

Version 2, January 2016

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Outline

1 Introduction

2 General Workshop Rules

3 Workshop Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

4 Specific Safety Equipment (Welding)

5 Trade Hazards

6 Acknowledgement





Introduction

The safety and workshop rules must be

followed everytime you come inside the

workshop.

Over stepping of safety and workshop rules

shall automatically exclude you from this unit

and you FAIL the unit





General workshop rules

Always listen carefully to the instructor and follow instructionsMachines or tools may only be used under the direct

supervision, guidance or authority of the technical staff When class starts you must be fully dressed to commencewith workshop activities. No persons allowed in workshopwithout proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)Long hair and loose clothing that may be caught in machinery

must be securedA minimum of 2 people must be in the workshop whenoperating machineryAlways be patient, never rush or run in the workshop. You

could ‘bump’ into another student and cause an accidentAvoid as far as possible skin contact with oils and solventsetc. Make use of the disposable wipes, clean rags, barrier andcleansing creams provided.No food, drinks, magazines, cell phones or smoking allowed in

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General workshop rules

Switch off machinery when not in use

Clean up workplace and machines at the end of class

Immediately clean up any spills from the floorNever use compressed air for blowing dust or swarf off clothing, skin, or machinery

Keep cables off the floors as far as possible and certainly out

of circulation areasDo not ‘store’ items on the floor where a tripping hazard maybe created.

All tools required are to be drawn from the store and returnedin a clean and undamaged condition at the end of the class

Report all breakages of tools and machinery, faulty wiring,worn or defective equipment immediately to the instructor ortechnical staff

Report accidents, incidents and hazards to the supervisor

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Personal protective equipment (What the student must buy)

The student must get/buy:

1 A full body cotton overall (Men)

2 Long cotton pants and dustcoat (Ladies)

3 Safety shoes/boots


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Personal protective equipment (What the ACK will provide)

ACK will provide:

1 Safety glasses when working on a machine2 Ear plugs

3 Leather gloves when handling sheet metal or performingwelding or working in Guillotine






Specific safety equipment for welding

Use a welding helmet with prescribed unscratched filter whenusing an electric arc welding machine

Wear gas welding goggles when using oxy/acetyleneequipment

Wear a leather apron

Wear long sleeve gloves






Trade hazards

A hazard is defined as any activity with the potential to causeharm.

Hazards fall into 6 major groups:

1 Mechanical hazards, with tools and machines

2 Electrical hazards, in welding and portable power tools

3 Chemical hazards in handling acids, etc.

4 Fire hazards, flame cutting

5 Industrial health hazards. noxious gasses, ventilation

6 Mental hazards due to fatigue etc.






Common workshop hazards

Machine and tool hazards arise when:

Machine/Equipment not properly guarded

Machine overloaded

Working with damaged tools

Loose power tool cable connections

Improper use of hand tools

No or split file handles

Operator ignorant of safety practices and precautions

Working without authorization on a machine







Electric welding hazards could include:

Open electric cables

Wet floors

Nearby flammable materials

Emission of toxic fumes

Leaving electric power switched on





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Gas welding hazards include:

Leaking connections

Flying sparks

Hot, sharp off cuts

Unsecured cylinders

leaving gas cylinders (bottles) switched on





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Material handling hazards include:

Sharp edges

Projecting nails

Lifting without correct safety equipment





Acknowledgement

I , Stud-ID:

in signing this document, I am indicating that I understand andaccept the Workshop related guidelines and rules. I further acceptthat non-compliance to these guidelines and rules will result inexclusion from workshop resources and facilities.

I also declare that I am free of diseases and conditions that areincompatible with the nature of work in the workshop.

I understand that I will fail this unit if I miss more than 2 classes.Attendance will be always taken within 10 minutes after class

begins. Arriving later than 10 minutes into the class is recognizedas being absent. I also know that no sick notes are accepted.

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