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Objectives
Safety Signs
Fire Safety
Electrical Safety
Chemical Safety
Manual Handling
Ladder Safety
Tools Safety
Slips, Trips andFalls
In this course you will be learning
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National Monument
toWorkers
Killed & Injured
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Safety Signs
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Safety Signs
Blue signs are compulsory.
Failure to comply not only puts you at risk,
but means you have broken the law.
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Safety Signs
Yellowsigns are warnings.
Failure to take notice not only puts you at
risk, but means you could be breaking the
law if you fail to take precautions.
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Safety Signs
Green signs are safety guidance.
First aid , emergency exits
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Safety Signs
Redsigns are prohibitive and Fire.
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Fire Safety
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FireIf you discover a fire
In all cases, set off the fire alarms via break glass
panel.This will summon the rescue team and the fire service,and alert others to evacuate the building.
Go to the control point and inform them where the fireis. Or, if you think it is safe to tackle the fire, at nopersonal risk, inform someone you intend to do so and
send someone to the control point.
Test the fire extinguisher at a safe distance andapproach the fire aiming at the base of the fire.
Use one extin uisher and leave.
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Fire Extinguisher Types
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Protective Clothing
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Must be worn in case
of handling any chemicals
Must be worn in
mechanical workshops
Safety Glasses
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Shoes
Sandals and open shoes are not allowed inworkshops or when working with electricity.
Steel toe boots should always be worn.
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Gloves When handling hazardous chemicals wear
rubber disposable gloves. Remove and
dispose of them before you leave the lab oranswer the telephone.
When handling cryogenic liquids wear
loose fitting insulating gloves.
When handling sharps wear appropriate
gloves.
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Electric Safety
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Is this man working safe?What things he is doing correctly?
What things he is not doing correctly?
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More than 3 mA
painful shock
More than 10 mA
muscle contraction no-let-go danger More than 30 mA
lung paralysis- usually temporary
More than 50 mA
possible ventricular fib. (heart dysfunction, usually fatal)
100 mA to 4 ampscertain ventricular fibrillation, fatal
Over 4 ampsheart paralysis; severe burns. (Usually by >600 volts)
Fundamentals of Electrical HazardsFundamentals of Electrical Hazards
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Dos and Don'tsDos and Don'ts Do plug power equipment into wall receptacles
with power switches in the Off position.
Do unplug electrical equipment by grasping theplug and pulling. Do not pull or jerk the cord to
unplug the equipment.
Do not drape power cords over hot pipes, radiatorsor sharp objects.
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Dos and Don'tsDos and Don'ts
Do check the receptacle for missing or
damaged parts. Do not plug equipment into defective
receptacles.
Do check for frayed, cracked, or exposedwiring on equipment cords.
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Do check for defective cord clamps atlocations where the power cord enters the
equipment or the attachment plug.
Extension cords should not be used in office
areas. Generally, extension cords should belimited to use by maintenance personnel
Dos and Don'tsDos and Don'ts
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Dos and Don'tsDos and Don'ts
Cheater plugs, extension cords with
junction box receptacle ends or other jury-rigged equipment should not be used.
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You should know the location of electrical
circuit breaker panels that control
equipment and lighting in their respective
areas. Circuits and equipment disconnects
must be identified.
Dos and Don'tsDos and Don'ts
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Dos and Don'tsDos and Don'ts
Temporary or permanent storage of any
materials must not be allowed within 3 feet
of any electrical panel or electricalequipment.
Any electrical equipment causing shocks or
with high leakage potential must be taggedwith a DANGERtag or equivalent.
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How Else Can I Stay Safe?How Else Can I Stay Safe?
Always keep cords and wires away from water
and heat
Never touch water andelectrical devices at
the same time
Never use electricaldevices if youre wet
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Chemicals
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Keep quantities you are working
with to the minimum required.
Transport with care, in proper
containers.
Always label containers
Always wash your hands after
handling chemicals. Do not eat,drink or smoke in the labs.
Always dispose waste of correctly.
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Manual Handling
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Most accidents on campus are caused bymanual handling incidents.
Assess the weight before you move anything.
Break it into smaller loads if possible.
Get help if needed.
Use lifting equipment provided.
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Slips
Slip
-Loss of balance caused by too little friction between a
persons foot and a walking surface.
Common Causes:
Wet or oily surfaces,
Occasional spills,
Weather hazards,
Loose, unanchored rugs or mats, and
Flooring or other walking surfaces that are worn.
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Trips
Trip
- hit an object, lose your balance and fall
Common Causes: Obstructed view Poor lighting
Clutter in your way
Wrinkled carpeting
Uncovered cables Drawers not being closed
Uneven (steps, thresholds) walking surfaces
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Falls
Fall:
- when you lose your balance & drop to the floor
There are three types of falls:
Falls on the same level
Slip or trip immediately precedes fall to floor or walkway
Falls to lower level
Falls are from platforms, docks, ladders, steps or stairs
Jumps to lower level An intentional jump from one level to another
Employee jumps off ladder, dock, equipment
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Prevention
Good housekeeping
Quality of walking surfaces (flooring)
Selection of proper footwear
Appropriate pace of work
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Housekeeping
Clean up spills immediately
Mark spills and wet areas
Mop or sweep debris from floor
Remove obstacles from walkways
Keep walkways free of clutter
Secure mats, rugs and carpets
Close file cabinet or storage drawersCover cables that cross walkway
Keep working areas and walkways well lit
Replace burned out bulbs
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What else YOU can do?
Take your time
Pay attention
Adjust stride to the task
Walk with feet pointed slightly outward Make wide turns at corners.
Sufficient lighting
Portable lighting
Watch where you are walking
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Ladder
Safety
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The following requirements apply to the use of all ladders:
For access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails
must extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landingsurface
If it is not possible because of the ladder's length, the ladder
must be secured at its top to a rigid support that must not
deflect and a grasping device, such as a grab rail, must beprovided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting.
Ladders must be kept free of oil, grease, and other slipping
hazards.
Ladders must only be used for the purpose for which they were
designed. Ladders are not to be used in a horizontal position as
walking surface.
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The following requirements apply to the use of all ladders:(Continued .)
Ladders must have non-conductive side rails
The top, or top set, of a step ladder must not be used as a step.
When ascending or descending a ladder, the user must face the
ladder.
If, while working from a ladder, the employee cannot keep onehand on the rung portion of the ladder, the worker must be tied
off.
An employee must not carry any object or load that could
cause the employee to lose balance and fall.
When at the top of a ladder, if working above 6 feet (1.8m), a
fall protection harness must be worn and tied off to a solid
structure to protect the employee in the event of a fall.
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Electric shock
Amputation
Eye injuries
Hearing loss
Electric shock
Amputation
Eye injuries
Hearing loss
Puncture wounds
Cuts and abrasions
Contusions/crushing
Burns
Puncture wounds
Cuts and abrasions
Contusions/crushing
Burns
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Keep all tools in good condition with regular
maintenance
Use the right tool for the jobExamine each tool for damage before use and
do not use damaged tools
Operate tools according to the manufacturers
instructionsProperly use the appropriate PPE
Keep all tools in good condition with regular
maintenance
Use the right tool for the jobExamine each tool for damage before use and
do not use damaged tools
Operate tools according to the manufacturers
instructionsProperly use the appropriate PPE
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Select the right tool for the job
Consider the tools shape and size the toolshould be comfortable to hold
Do not select undersized tools for the job
Consider the quality of the tool including its
sharpness for cutting
Select the right tool for the job
Consider the tools shape and size the toolshould be comfortable to hold
Do not select undersized tools for the job
Consider the quality of the tool including its
sharpness for cutting
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Select spark-resistant tools when working aroundflammables or explosive material
Select insulated hand tools when working aroundelectricity
Select battery powered tools for wet locations
Select spark-resistant tools when working aroundflammables or explosive material
Select insulated hand tools when working aroundelectricity
Select battery powered tools for wet locations
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Use a tool box, tool-holder, belt or pouch,
this will protect the person and the tool
Carry pointed or sharp tools with the pointor cutting edge away from the body
Do not carry tools by hand up ladders
Do not lay tools down where people cantrip on them or they can fall on someone
Hand tools off, do not throw them
Use a tool box, tool-holder, belt or pouch,
this will protect the person and the tool
Carry pointed or sharp tools with the point
or cutting edge away from the body
Do not carry tools by hand up ladders
Do not lay tools down where people can
trip on them or they can fall on someone
Hand tools off, do not throw them
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Purchase tools of the best quality
Inspect tools for dull or damaged edges, and
damaged handles or grips
Redress edges and tips of tools or blades-this shouldonly be done by qualified personnel or the manufacturer
Replace damaged handles or grips
Inspect plugs and power cords for damage
Purchase tools of the best quality
Inspect tools for dull or damaged edges, and
damaged handles or grips
Redress edges and tips of tools or blades-this shouldonly be done by qualified personnel or the manufacturer
Replace damaged handles or grips
Inspect plugs and power cords for damage
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Keep all tools in good condition with regular
maintenance
Use the right tool for the jobExamine each tool for damage before use and do not
use damaged tools
Operate tools according to the manufacturers
instructionsProperly use the appropriate PPE
Keep all tools in good condition with regular
maintenance
Use the right tool for the jobExamine each tool for damage before use and do not
use damaged tools
Operate tools according to the manufacturers
instructionsProperly use the appropriate PPE
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Incident and accident reporting
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