Good Safety Attitude

• Ultimately a personal choice to follow the rules– Includes:

• Full attention on the job• No horseplay• No unnecessary noise

• Consequences will include:– injury to yourself, others, or the machinery– Penalties for actions

Common Hazards• thrown objects• pinch points• pull in points• crush points• animal kicking, biting,

striking• hot and cold materials• toxic fumes• hazardous chemicals• sharp edges• slippery surfaces• electrical shock

Preventing Falls

• recognizing hazards• slippery foot

surfaces• cluttered steps and

areas• on-off accidents

Eye Protection• hazards• shields and goggles• lens shades• Z87 Safety ID

Wood/Metal Dust

Grinding

Heat

Infrared Light

Ultraviolet Light

Sparks

Thrown objects

Hearing Protection

• noise hazards and problems

• earplugs• earmuffs

Decibel is the unit used to measure sound.

Stream flowing = 30 dbCircular saw = 80 db

Anything over 80 db can cause injury

Jack hammer = 110 dbAirplane = 130 db

Burn Protection• burns-types and

treatments• fire extinguisher

locations• fire extinguisher-types

and operations• fire blankets• exits• smoking hazards-no

smoking areas• electrical hazards• emergency showers

1st Degree = redness2nd Degree = blistering3rd Degree = tissue &

nerve damage

Fire Requirements

• Oxygen– Atmospheric air has 20% oxygen

• Higher altitudes have less oxygen

• Fuel– Can be any number of sources from combustibles,

fuels, electric, or metal

• Heat– Flash point is when the combustible material is hot

enough to burst into flame. This is different for each material.

Fire Extinguishers

• Class A– Ordinary combustibles: wood, plastic, etc.

• Class B– Flammable liquids: gas, grease, paints, etc.

• Class C– Electrical equipment: breaker boxes, outlets

• Class D– Metals that burn: magnesium,

Avoidance of Fumes & Gases

• Proper ventilation• fan operation• respirators and face masks• Poisonous liquid fumes• welding fumes• paint fumes• exhaust fumes• pesticide fumes• medicine fumes• chemical fumes

Electrical Shock Prevention• equipment in good

condition• proper grounding• dry areas• Less than 1 amp

kills

Proper Lifting Technique

• protect hands and feet

• straight back, bent knees

Proper Clothing Apparatus

• shop coats• coveralls• hard hats• hard toe shoes• gloves• rain gear• goggles• skull cap• respirator• ear plugs

Accident Care

• location of first-aid kit• first-aid treatment and procedures• nurse location• emergency telephone numbers• accident reporting forms

Safety Training

• Read the manual• Read the label(s)• Know your rights• Review safety issues

Personal Hygiene

• clean uniform, clothes, and

personal equipment

• clean hands and fingernails before

and/or after work

• hair length and care

OSHA

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration• A Government agency that regulates worksite

safety.• 4” thick binder with safety regulations!• 10+ employee businesses are subject to

unannounced visits. Smaller businesses are visited when an accident happens or on a call only basis

Safety Labels• MSDS Labels

– Material safety and data sheets– Names chemical and helps with remedy for the

doctor/poison control center• Cabinet warning signs

– Poison – Flammable – Extreme Pressure• Hauling labels

– Required by transportation department• SMV signs

– Slow Moving Vehicle sign for under 20 mph

Stay Safe!!

• You only have one life, 10 fingers, 2 eyes, and 2 ears.

• Can you live with yourself if you caused someone else to be critically injured?

• Hospital bills and equipment repair is very expensive.

• Some day you’ll have a family to provide for.