Safety Practices
What should you always do before using any tool or machine for the first time?
Read the safety manual, or ask the instructor to demonstrate and give you instructions on how to use it.
What color indicates fire-related hazards, as well as emergency switches, stop bars, and buttons on hazardous machines?
Red
Why is it important to clean up spills immediately?
To avoid a slipping hazard.
What form of PPE provides eye protection and must be worn at all times inside of the shop?
Safety Glasses
What do you do if you catch on fire?
Stop, drop, and roll
What is the first thing you should do if you notice a safety hazard in the shop?
Inform the instructor immediately. Tell others around you to be cautious.
What color indicates caution and is used for physical hazards, including slipping, tripping, or falling?
Yellow
What should you do with oily rags after use?
Store them in a metal container with a lid to prevent a fire
1. Open-toed shoes
2. Loose, baggy clothing
3. Long necklaces, rings, jewelry
Explain where the 2 emergency exit doors are located.
There is one directly located inside of the metals shop near the welding booths and there is one that goes outside the West side of the building past the ag rooms.
Why is horseplay dangerous in a workshop setting.
What does the color green indicate in the shop?
Safety equipment or first aid
What is the risk of leaving tools scattered on the floor or benches?
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
Explain what you should do if a machine or tool is getting hot or not working correctly? Must include 3 things.
1. turn it off
2. disconnect from the power source
3. inform the instructor
Fill in the blank: All power tools must be ____________ from the power source when not in use or when making adjustments.
disconnected
What color would a sign be on a machine that has a rotating blade?
Yellow
Describe what can happen if hazardous materials are not stored properly?
chemical spills, fire risks, or toxic exposure.
Why should you avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry in the shop?
It can get caught in a machine that can result in injury.
What are the three components of the fire triangle that must all be present for a fire to occur?
heat, fuel, and oxygen
What is the minimum distance your hands are away from moving parts called?
margin of safety
What does orange indicate in the shop?
Warning or potentially dangerous area in the shop
What system is in place to properly filter the air in the shop?
Ventilation
Fill in the blank: If you get ________, inform the instructor immediately.
injured
What is it called when something ignites as a result of self-heating, with no external ignition source?
Spontaneous Combustion