The Safety Factor

Overconfidence....

• When an unprotected bystander is present in the shop.

• Machine guards, guides, and other safety devices.

• Can cause a person to lose respect for a tool and the dangers that exist with them

• Every time you use a tool.

• When working with electricity.

Get help and plan your route....

• When working with electricity

• When carrying something long or heavy in the shop

• When an unprotected bystander is in the shop

• Every time you use a tool.

• To avoid back injury

Electric cord inspection....

• Check for nicks, cuts, cracks, or burns

• Can become hot enough to burn you

• Gives off ultraviolet radiation

• Should not be ignored or disconnected

• Can explode and easily blind you

A "mushroomed tool"....

• Inspect it.

• Can crush fingers or toes.

• Can get caught and pull you into a running machine.

• Can explode and easily blind you.

• Can chip when struck and should be fixed with a grinder before use.

Car batteries......

• Give off ultraviolet radiation.

• Can catch fire and even explode.

• Will keep splashing chemicals out of your eyes.

• Should be cleaned up or dealt with immediately.

• Can shock you if you touch them.

Arc, MIG, and TIG welding....

• Can explode and easily blind you

• Can give you an electric shock and not be used.

• Can affect your reaction time, balance, and judgement.

• Give off ultraviolet radiation.

• Should be cleaned up or dealt with immediately.

Jewelry, loose clothing, and long hair.....

• Can get caught and pull you into a running machine.

• Can cause a person to lose respect for tools and the dangers that exist with them.

• Will keep splashing chemicals out of your eyes.

• Can affect your reaction time, balance, and judgement.

• Should be stored separately away from heat, sparks, and flame.

Pinch points....

• Can get caught and pull you into a running machine

• Should be cleaned up or dealt with immediately.

• Should not be ignored or disconnected

• Can crush fingers or toes.

• Could give you an electric shock and should not be used.

Alcohol or drugs, emotional upset, fumes and illness.....

• Read the label, know what it is, and what to do in case of an accident.

• Can cause a person to lose respect for tools and the dangers that exist with them

• Can affect your reaction time, balance, and judgement.

• Should be stored separately away from heat, sparks, or flame.

• Should be cleaned up or dealt with immediately.

Spills....

• Can become hot enough to burn you.

• Give off ultraviolet radiation.

• Beware of and avoid moisture.

• Should not be ignored or disconnected.

• Should be cleaned up or dealt with immediately.