Equipment and Shop Safety

Safety Unit

Approximately 26,000 welders are injured at the job site each year.

Welders each day are exposed to:◦ Uv rays from welding arc- eyes and skin◦ Gases produced by the welding process◦ Welding or cutting near flammable materials◦ Fire risk

Reporting Accidents

Precautions must taken to prevent injuries All accidents should be reported no matter

how slight◦ A small scratch might lead to serious infection◦ Immediate attention can minimize the

seriousness of the injury

Reporting Accidents

Safety Colors

Red Orange Yellow

Blue Green Black and Yellow Stripes

Black and White Stripes

White Gray

Safety Colors

Red= Danger (Red is used to identify areas or items of danger or emergency such as safety switches and fire equipment

Orange= Warning (Orange is used to designate machines hazards such as edges and openings

Safety Colors

Yellow= Caution (Yellow is used is used to identify parts of machines, such as wheels, levers and knobs that adjust the machine.

Blue= Information (Blue is used as signs of warning or caution (Out Of Order))

Green= Safety- Safety equipment, safety areas, first aid and medical practice

Safety Colors

Black and Yellow Diagonal Stripes= Radioactivity- Radiations Hazards

White= Traffic Areas-Arrows show direction of traffic

White and Black Stripes=Traffic markings, Barricades

Gray= Floors- Floors of the work area

Any tools and equipment should be used unless exact operating instructions have been received and understood.

Improperly using tools or using tools that are not properly maintained and inspected is prohibited- Due to the potential of to cause serious injury.

Operators of tools and equipment should:◦ Wear appropriate Personal Protective

Equipment◦ Equipment properly maintained and inspected◦ Use all safety features

Safe Equipment Operation

In the shop the following behaviors are prohibited due to safety concerns:◦ No running◦ No horseplay◦ No wrestling◦ No pranksExhibiting this type of behavior can cause your

removal from the Agriculture Mechanics program

Work Behavior

Always wear safety glasses. When working with heated objects, always

wear gloves. No running or horseplay. Learn to do a job the right way. Report all injuries to the instructor. Observe all warning signs or tags.

Safety comes first!

Turn off machines when not in use or during repair.

Unless you have been taught to run a machine, don’t use it.

Always use the proper tool for the job. Avoid wearing loose or overly baggy

clothing when working with machinery. Be aware of people around you at all times. Use correct shaded lens when welding. Know where fire escapes and fire

extinguishers are.

Cleaning work areas Sweeping—prevent slips and falls Keeping designated walking areas clear of

debris Restoring equipment and tools after job is

completed

Housekeeping