PPE & Safety Gear
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What is the act of trying to prevent accidents or danger?
Safety
Why is it important to use the right tool for the job?
Can damage tools and/or hurt yourself
What should you do if you need a bandaid?
Get one from the First Aid Kit
Can you wear shorts and flip-flops in the shop? If no, why?
No, can be injured or burned easily
What mark appears on industrial-quality safety glasses?
Z87 or Z87+
Why should students check their work area before starting?
There could be hazards present or someone in work area
Why should equipment be in good working order before use?
Can cause injury if it breaks, or electrocution
What device senses short circuits and prevents ground faults?
Ground Fault Circut Interrupter (GFCI)
Is horseplay allowed in the shop? If no, why?
No, can be injured or break tools
What should students who wear prescription glasses do?
Wear Goggles, Faceshield, or Prescription Safety Glasses
List two fire hazards found in the shop.
Wood
Clothing
Sawdust
Paper
Oil Based Paints/Stains
What should you do if you don’t know how to operate a tool?
Ask the instructor how to use tool properly
If there is a major accident, what do you do
Tell instructor
Get Nurse
Call 911 if needed
Are sagging pants and loose clothing safe in the shop? If no, why?
No, can be caught in moving machinery and pull you in.
Name two situations where gloves should not be worn.
Using Benchgrinder
Using Saws
Where are flammable materials stored?
In the yellow cabinet in the appropriate container
What should you do if a cord is frayed or damaged?
Tell the instructor, & not use it
What device detects abnormal electrical currents to prevent fires?
Arc Fault Circut Interrupter (AFCI)
Name three PPE items that be provided, and three items you need to bring
Provided: Bring:
Safety Glasses Pants w/out holes or frays
Welding Helmets Hair ties
Ear Plugs Closed Toe & Back Shoes
Gloves Hat
Safety glasses will be worn ______ ______ ________ in our shop.
At All Times
Where can you find emergency information about chemicals?
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
What should you do if you don’t know which tool is right for a job?
Ask the instructor what tool to use and how to use it
Where are all fire extinguishers located?
Office
Tool Room 1
Tool Room 2
Back Door
Welding Area
Hallway Doors
Where is the eye wash station located?
Near Welding Area