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Small Engine Safety

Small Engine Safety . Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance . Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics. Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment and related equipment.

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Small Engine Safety

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  1. Small Engine Safety Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance

  2. Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics • Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment and related equipment. • These professionals make up $30 an hour

  3. Annually in the United States • 150,000 people injured while mowing grass • 55,000 people treated in hospitals • 55,000 toes amputated by lawnmower blades • 18,700 fingers amputated by lawnmower blades

  4. Lawnmower Accidents • 9 percent of these accidents were caused by mechanical failure • 91 percent of these accidents were caused by human error

  5. Lawnmower Maintenance Safety • Work Space Environment • Correct tools for the job • Keep an approved fire extinguisher in a familiar location • Learn engine shutoff procedures • Disengage cutting blade • Disconnect the spark plug wire

  6. Lawnmower Maintenance Safety • Disconnect the negative battery cable • Avoid contact with hot engine parts • Never strike the flywheel with a hammer • Make sure all guards are in place • Remove any fuel and oil from the engine • Keep engine speed settings within manufactures specification

  7. Work Area • A well organized work area includes: • Clean floor and table • Hazardous material stored properly • Well ventilated area • Tools and supplies are easily located • All tools are in good working order • Within reasonable reach • Correct tools for the job

  8. Fire Triangle

  9. Fuels • Gasoline • Is easily ignited • Should never be used for cleaning • Stored in well ventilated area, spark free area • It can be explosive

  10. Fuels • Oil solvent waste • Anything saturated with petroleum • Stored in proper ventilated, spark free container

  11. Proper Clothing • Personal Protective Equipment • Equipment worn for protection in a given work area • Typical equipment for protection include • Eye protection • Ear Protection • Respiratory protection • Hand protection

  12. Hazards to Watch For • Tripping/slipping hazards • Improper tool use • Fire and chemical • Improper clothing

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