Workshop Safety Rules
- Several steps of building an instrument are dangerous,
including those using hand tools. It is the builder’s responsibility to learn
how to use and maintain equipment safely and correctly.
- Always read carefully and follow the safety instructions.
- Know where the emergency features are positioned in the workshop:
emergency stop buttons, fire extinguishers, exits, etc. If you see an accident
at the other side of the workshop you can use the emergency stop button to
turn off all electrical power to machines.
Personal protections
Not wearing safety equipment is certainly not a sign of professionalism. It's
just plain silly!
Apron
You
must always wear one shop apron as it will protect your clothes and hold loose
clothing such as ties in place. You can buy one or make your own.
Dust
- You must wear always a mask. Fine dust is always poisonous and cause of
diseases.
Ear and eye protection
- You must wear ear and eye protection whenever you use your router and
other power tools.
Shoes
- Wear good strong shoes. Training shoes are not suitable.
Power tools
- You must always unplug all the power tools when you change the bits or
perform any maintenance operation.
- When learning how to use a machine, be very carefully to all the
instructions given. Ask questions, especially if you do not fully understand.
- Do not use a machine if you have not been shown how to operate it safely.
- Always use a guard when working on a machine.
- Keep hands away from moving/rotating machinery.
Sharp tools
- Use hand tools carefully, keeping both hands behind the cutting edge.
- When you use hand tools you must always work away from your body.
Movements and Obstacles
- Do not run in the workshop, you could ‘bump’ into another person and cause
an accident.
- Always be patient, never rush in the workshop.
- When attempting practical work all stools should be put away.
- Bags should not be brought into a workshop as people can trip over them.
Maintenance
- Report any damage to machines/equipment as this could cause an accident.
Safety Precautions:
(A):
General Machine Shop:
1: Be sure that all machine’s have effective and properly working guards that
are always in place where machine’s are operating.
2: Replace guards immedietly after any repair.
3: Don’t attempt to oil, clean, adjust or repair any machine while it is
running, stop the machine and lock the power switch in the off position.
4: Even after the power is off, don’t leave the machine until it has stopped
running. Some one else may notice that it is still in motion and be injured.
5: Don’t operate any machine unless authorized, to do so by the instructor or
under his supervison.
6: Don’t try to stop the machine with your hand or body.
7: Always see that work and cutting tools on any machine are clamped securely
before starting.
8: Keep the floor clean of metal chips or curls and waste pieces, put them in
container provided for such things.
9: Don’t operate machinery when the instructor is not in the workshop.
10: When working with another worker only one should operate machine or
switches.
11: Don’t rest against the machine.
12: Concertrate on the work and don’t talk unnecessary while operating
machine.
13: Don’t talk to others when they are operating a machine.
14; Get first aid immedietly for any injury.
15: Be sure you have sufficient light to see clearly check with the supervisor
if you don’t enough.
Clothing and Safety Equipment:
1: Always wear safety glasses, or face shields designed for the type of the
work operating any machine
2: Wear safety shoes if heavy work is being done.
3: Wear clothing suited for the job, wear shoes with thick soles.
4: Don’t wear rings, watches, braslets or other jewellery that could get could
get caught in moving machinery.
5: Don’t wear neck ties or loose turn clothing of any kind.
6: Wear shirts or uppers with sleaves cut off or rolled above the elbows.
7: Always remove , gloves before turning on or operating a machine. If
material is rough and sharp then gloves must be work place or handle material
with machine turned off.
House Keeping:
1: Keeping floor free of oil,grease or any other liquid. Clean up spilled
liquid immedietly they are sleeping hazards.
2: Aisles should be clear, at all time to avoid tripping of other accident.
3: Store materials in such a way that they cannot become tripping hazards.
4: Don’t leave tools or work on the table of a machine even if the machine in
not turning. Tools or work may fall off and cause the fact of injury.
5: Put tools always when not in use.
6: Place the scrap box.