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Colors and application of the safety color code. – basic color for identification of: 1. Fire protection equipment. 2. Portable containers of flammable liquids. 3. Emergency stop bars, stop buttons, and emergency electrical stop switches on machinery. Federal Safety Red.
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Colors and application of the safety color code
– basic color for identification of: 1. Fire protection equipment. 2. Portable containers of flammable liquids. 3. Emergency stop bars, stop buttons, and emergency electrical stop switches on machinery. Federal Safety Red
Basic color for designating: • Caution and for marking physical hazards. • Waste containers for decombustible materials. • Caution against starting or using equipment under repair. • Identification of starting point or power source of machinery. Federal Safety Yellow
Basic color for designating: • 1. Dangerous parts of machines. • 2. Safety starter buttons. • 3. Exposed parts (edges only) of pulleys, gears, rollers, cutting devices, and power jaws. Federal Safety Orange Federal Safety Orange
basic color for designating: • Radiation hazards Federal Safety Purple
-basic color for designating: 1. Safety 2. Location of first aid equipment Federal Safety Green
-basic color for designating: 1. Traffic flow 2. Housekeeping purposes Federal Safety Black & White
Confine Long hair before operating equipment
Always Wear Safety Glasses
Do NOT Wear Loose or Floppy Clothing
Remove rings and jewelry when working in the shop
Conduct yourself in a manner conducive to safe shop practices
General Shop Safety Rules
Keep all hand tools sharp, clean, and in safe working order
Report any defective tools, machines, or other equipment to instructor
Retain all guards and safety devices except with specific authorization of the instructor
Operate a hazardous machine ONLY after receiving instruction on how to run the machine safely
Report all accidents to the instructor regardless of nature of severity
Turn off the power before leaving a machine tool
Make sure all guards and barriers are in place and adjusted properly before staring a machine tool
Disconnet power from machine tools before performing maintenance or adjustments
Use solvents only after learning its properties and how to properly use it
Use correct, properly fitting wrenches
Use tools only for use intended
Keep the shop floor clean of scraps and litter
Store oily rags or waste in metal containers
Clean up spilled liquids immediately
Clean chips from machine with a brush-NOT with a ray or bare hands
Keep tools picked up and stored properly when not in use
Only the operator should be around a machine or start it
Do not stand in line of a revolving tool or flywheel
Keep your mind on the job when using power equipment; avoid conversation with other students
Know location of fire extiguishers and hot to operate them
Do not use defective electrical equipment, etension cords, plugs, etc
Steps in maintaining a clean and orderly shop
Keep machinery and equipment arranged to permit safe and efficient work practices and ease of cleaning
keep projects orderly to permit clear walkways and eliminate safey hazards
Kep materials and supplies safely stacked or stored in proper places
Keep work benches and working areas free of debris and other hazards
Keep floor clean and free from obstruction and slippery substances
Keep aisles, traffic areas, and exits free from materials and other debris
Properly dispose of combustible materials or store in approved safety containers
Only rags should be stored in self-closing or spring lid metal containers
Students should e instructed in and understand the proper procedures to follow in keeping the area clean and orderly
Sufficient brooms, brushes, and other housekeeping equipment should be readily available
Components of the fire triangle
FUEL- any combustible material
HEAT- enough to raise the fuel to its ignition temperature