Transcript Document
work practices and
procedures
CTC MAP 32 S TZAKAS
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Introduction
Safety is everyone’s responsibility
In this lesson we will discuss safe work
practices
Has anyone here ever been injured on the
job?
What could have been done to prevent that
injury
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Agenda
Personal safety
Shop safety
Tool safety
Housekeeping
Fire safety
Vehicles
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Personal safety- Clothing
Not too loose, could get caught in
machinery
No synthetics when working with welding
equipment
Safety boots or shoes, csa approved
Safety gloves, impact, vibrations, sharp or
hot objects
Latex gloves to protect skin from
chemicals
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Personal safety-Jewelry, hair
Remove rings and watches , metals are
excellent electrical conductors – shocks
burns
Long hair- tie it up
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Personal safety-eyes
Wear safety goggles or a face sheild when
working with:
Batteries
Grinding or cutting metal
Exhaust work-rust bits get in the eyes
Working with Freon/ ac repairs
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Personal safety-eyes
Eye wash station/solution- know where it
is in your shop
You only get one set of eyes, look after
them
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Shop safety-horseplay
Jokes, not always so funny
Injury to others or to you
Damage valuable equipment
Responsibility for your actions
Could get you fired
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Shop safety
Most accidents are caused by failure to
observe safety rules
Know your shops safety rules and
regulations
If none exist, make up a list
Safety steward
Employer / employee responsibilities
Workers compensation, it costs us all
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Tool safety-hand tools
Pull ratchets and wrenches, don’t push
away from you.
Use both hands to avoid injury
Identify and replace worn and broken
sockets, screwdriver tips, worn wrenches
and ratchets
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Tool safety-hand tools
chisels
Chisels-should be maintained
Head and point
Worn heads, splinter fragments
60 degree angle on points
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES
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Tool safety-hand tools
hammers
Check handles for looseness and cracks
Try taping up handle shaft near head to
help absorb the shock of misses
Don’t hit them together
Quality of tools, watch the cheep stuff
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Tool safety-hand tools
files
Use only with a handle
No handle, use a piece of vacuum hose or
fuel line
Keep files clean with a file card
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Tool safety-hand tools
hacksaws
Use quality blades
Use the proper blade for the application
Maintain blade tension
Clamp work in a vise
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Tool safety-hand tools
Pullers Hydraulic presses
Lubricate puller threads and other moving
parts
Use hydraulic presses or portapower units
in a safe manner, high pressures can cause
injury
Secure the work or cover with heavy rags
or sheild
Get training on the equipment
Wear safety glasses
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Tool safety-power tools
electric
Use with proper grounded 3 prong plug
Use only correct extension cords that are in
good condition
Double insulated tools-csa approved
Use for the purpose they were intended for
follow manufactures directions
Wear safety glasses
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Tool safety-power tools
air
Maintain air lines- broken lines act like a whip
Air ratchet lock up- torque- watch hands
Running air gun for removeing bolts in tight
areas can jam hand between gun and vehicle
frame/body
Do not use air blower to clean your hands/body
Never spin a wheel bearing with the blower- it
can lock up and you could lose your finger
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Shop Housekeeping
Keep floors clean and dry – no grease, oil
or water
Use floor dry that is not clay based if
possible – dust is a carcinogen.
Do not use sawdust – fire hazard
Clear pathways for escape (in case of fire)
limit clutter
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Shop Housekeeping
Keep benches clean and anchored to the
floor
Maintain vise screw oil and make sure
jaws are kept tight
Oily rags should be kept in a fireproof
container
Know where the fire extinguishers are and
have them serviced as per requirements
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Vehicle jacking and hoists
Use safety stands – ALWAYS
Know the correct way – or ask how
Maintain equipment, annual hoist
inspection is mandatory
If a car starts to fall – let go and run
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Fire Safety
Question- if you discover a fire?
Where is the closest exit
Where is the fire alarm
Should we call the fire department- yes
Do I know how to operate the fire
extinguisher
How fast can I run
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Working with batteries
Batteries contain sulphuric acid/ protect
your skin and eyes
Wear safety glasses
Hydrogen gas is given off when batteries
are charged or discharged-hydrogen is
explosive
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Vehicles
Don’t assume brakes and steering are good
Chalk on windows-no brakes, no start, est..
When driving car- put down the drivers
window so you can hear warnings
Turn off the radio
Listen for noises
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vehicles
Get help with large vehicles
Don’t let customers drive cars into the
shop
Never stand in front of or behind a moving
vehicle being brought in
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Carbon monoxide
Poisoning-symptoms
Headaches
Chest tightness
Tiredness
Nausea
Vomiting
Have proper ventilation
Use exhaust extractors all year long
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