SAFETY IN THE DRAFTING LAB

SAFETY TERMS Safety – the state or condition of

being safe or freedom from danger, risk, or injury

Accident – any suddenly occurring unintentional event that causes injury or property damage

Hazard – a potential source of danger First Aid – immediate temporary care

given to the victim of an accident or sudden illness

RESPONSIBILITIES School

Adequate facilities Good lighting Temperature control Emergency plan

Teacher Challenging program Safety instruction Clean up program

Student Safe and responsible practices Area and equipment Report safety hazards Clean up

CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT AND EQUIPMENT

Safety hazards Narrow aisles Small storage area Crowded conditions

Students should: Keep work area clean and neat Use care around hazardous equipment

THE FIRE TRIANGLE

Classes of Fires Class A – fires that occur in ordinary

combustible materials Class B – fires that occur with flammable

liquids Class C – fires that occur in or near

electrical equipment Class D – fires that occur with

combustible materials

The two types of fires that are most likely to occur in the drafting lab are A and C

FIRST AID Notify instructor Send someone for help Administer first aid Remove victim from immediate

danger Stay calm Keep victim calm

PERSONAL SAFETY RULES Keep chairs with all feet on floor No running or horseplay Use special equipment with permission only Conduct yourself in a safe and responsible

manner Use tools for their intended use Use tools and equipment after hearing safety

instructions Report all accidents to instructor Lift heavy objects with supervision Operate the printers with care Keep bags out of walkways

Fill In the BlankToolsNarrowCleanCleanupAccidents Environment

CrowdedStorageAlignedLighting

KEEP CHAIR LEGS ON THE FLOOR

DO NOT THROW ANY OBJECTS

AVOID RUNNING AND HORSEPLAY

HANDLE SHARP, POINTED INSTRUMENTS WITH CARE

USE ALL EQUIPMENT PROPERLY

BE CAREFUL AROUND ELECTRICITY

DO NOT MISUSE ELECTRICAL TOOLS