General Safety Precautions while Working in a Workshop

General Safety Precautions while Working
in a Workshop


1. 
One should not leave the machine ON
even after the power is OFF and until
it has stopped running completely. Someone else may not notice
that the machine is still in motion and be injured.

2.  Operator should
not talk to other industrial persons when he is operating a machine.

3.  One
should not oil, clean, adjust or repair any machine while it is running. Stop the machine
and lock the power switch in the OFF position.

4.  One
should not operate any machine unless authorized to do so by the authorize
person in the shop.

5.  Always
check that work and cutting tools on any machine are clamped securely before starting.


6. 
The
floor should be kept clean
and clear of metal chips or curls
and waste pieces.

 

Put them in the container provided for such things.
Scraps and chips or curls may cut through a shoe and injure the foot.

7. 
Defective guards must be replaced or repaired immediately.

8. 
One should not operate any machinery
when the supervisor or instructor is not in the shop.

9. 
All set screws should be of flush or
recessed type. Projecting set screws are very dangerous because they catch on sleeves
or clothing.

10.  
One
should not try to stop the machine
with hands or body.


11. 
Only
trained operator should operate machine
or switches as far as possible.

12.  
Always take help for handling long or heavy pieces of material.

13.  
Always follow safe lifting practices

14.  
No one should
run in the shop at work time.

15.  
Always keep your body and clothes away
from moving machine parts. Get first aid immediately
for any injury.

16.  
Never talk to anyone while operating
the machine, nor allow anyone to come near you or the machine.

17.  
Stop
the machine before
making measurements or adjustments.

18.  
Operator should concentrate on the
work and must not talk unnecessarily while operating the machines.

19.  
Never wear necktie, loose sweater, wristwatch, bangles, rings, and
loose fitting clothing while working
in workshop.

20.  
Always wear overcoat or apron.

21.  
Stop
machines before attempting to clean it.

22.  
Make
sure that all guards are in their place before starting to operate a machine.

23.  
Do not attempt to operate a machine
until you have received operating instructions.

24.  
Be thoroughly familiar with the ‘stop’
button and any emergency stop buttons provided on the machines.

25.  
Remove burrs, chips and other unwanted
materials as soon as possible. They can cause
serious cuts.


26.  
Do
not leave loose rags on machines.

27.  
Wash your
hands thoroughly after working to remove oils,
abrasive particles, cutting fluid, etc.

28.  
Report all injuries to the foreman,
howsoever small. Cuts and burns should be treated immediately.

29.  
Keep the work area clean.

30.  
Keep
your mind on the job, be alert, and be ready for any emergency.

31.  
Always work in proper lighting.

32.  
On
should not lean against the machines.


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