General Shop Safety
This general practice is effective in reducing slip/trip/fall hazards.
What is Good Housekeeping?
This type of PPE is required anytime there is the possibility of small flying particles.
What are safety glasses or goggles?
Heavy equipment MUST be equipped with these for reverse movement.
What are Back-Up Alarms?
This important step is required before the use of any power tools or electric cords.
What is Inspection?
These kits for treating minor injuries shall be inspected and restocked, as needed.
What are First-Aid Kits?
Proper lifting, team lifting, and mechanical means are ways to prevent these types of injuries.
What are Sprains and Strains?
This type of PPE is required when working around heavy equipment to ensure the operator sees you.
What is a Safety Vest or High-Vis Outerwear?
Before backing up a truck or loader, operators should check these to eliminate blind spots.
What are Mirrors and Cameras?
These shall never be removed from grinders, saws, etc.
What are Guards?
It is essential that at least one person be trained in this, in case of a medical emergency.
What is First Aid/CPR?
These must be used any time a vehicle is parked on an incline or uneven terrain.
What are Wheel Chocks?
This type of glove shall be worn whenever you are working with sharp objects or edges.
What are Cut-Resistant gloves?
Loads should be carried in this way when being moved throughout the yard by heavy equipment.
What is Slowly and Low to the Ground?
This type of clothing should NOT be worn when working with spinning/rotating power tools.
What is Loose-Fitting Clothing?
Fire extinguishers must be inspected and tagged by a qualified person at least this often.
What is Annually?
Before working under a raised dump bed or raised hydraulic equipment, you must use this protective support device.
What is a Safety Block or Lockout Bar?
These two pieces of PPE are required when you are using a chainsaw.
What are Chaps and a Face-Shield?
Seat belts are required anytime a vehicle or piece of equipment is equipped with this.
What is a roll-over protective system (ROPS)?
Power tools should never be carried by this part because it can become damaged or disconnected.
What is the Power Cord?
This is the designated place workers should gather in the event of an emergency.
What is the Muster Area?
Welding in confined or poorly ventilated spaces may require THIS to protect workers from hazardous fumes.
What is Ventilation and/or Respiratory Protection?
Along with being clean-shaven, these two steps are required before respirator use.
What are Medical Clearance and Fit-Testing?
This practice MUST be performed before lifting any materials with chains, slings, hooks, etc.
What is Rigging Inspection?
When changing blades, bits, or wheels on a power tool, you should always do this first.
What is Disconnect from Power?
This document explains the hazards, handling, and first aid information for chemicals in the shop.
What are the Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?