DHS Robotics Safety Certification Program This safety certification program is designed to provide team members with procedures that will maintain a safe and effective working knowledge of common hand and power tools. Safety certification is a requirement for any team member that will be using hand or power tools in the construction of the robot, exhibit (table display), or any related project that requires their use. The program is outlined in the following manner. Part I: Safety Certification Day When: 9/24/11, 9:30-10:30am Where: DHS, Rm 114 Description: A general hand and power tool presentation and demonstration that outlines safety considerations for respective tools. A safety quiz will be administered to assess understanding. Safety contracts will be distributed to team members, which must be signed by the team member and guardian, and are required for attendance of Part II. Part II: Safety Practical When: 9/26/11, 9/28/11, 9/30/11, 3-4pm *Note: Team members need only attend one of the above dates for safety practical certification. Multiple dates are provided for convenience of team member scheduling. Additional times for training may be scheduled per request. Where: DHS, EPIC lab Description: Students will demonstrate proper safety considerations for selected hand and power tools. Session includes proper maintenance, use, and PPE awareness. Students must have a signed Safety Contract to attend Safety Practical sessions. Upon completion, students will then be certified for specified hand and power tools. *Note: Students who fail the safety quiz for Part I may also retake the safety quiz during these dates.
SAFETY CERTIFICATION LEVELS Certification levels will be tracked and checked with student ID badges. Make sure you have your ID badge with you at all times when working. Level 1: Hand tools, power drill Safety video Technology Education presentation 90% or better on Safety Quiz 90% or better on Hand Tool Safety Quiz Level 2: circular saw, miter saw, scroll saw, skill saw, Level 1 requirements satisfied 90% or better on Power Tools Safety Quiz Practical session from certified instructor Level 3: table saw, band saw, grinder, sander Level 1 & 2 requirements satisfied Practical session from certified instructor Only students with the appropriate level of certification may use specified tools. Students found using tools without the proper certification will be dismissed from the lab and team activities.
Basic Safety Rules 1. Know the location of all fire extinguishers. Know which extinguisher contains the right fire-fighting agent for each type of fire: Class A wood & paper products Class B flammable liquids Class C electrical equipment 2. Always wear eye protection. Even if you re not doing anything, other people are and a flying piece of wood or metal from their job can easily injure you. 3. Always clean up sawdust; it can be just as slippery as a spilled liquid, oil or grease. 4. Don t use screwdrivers as chisels or pry bars. 5. Never carry sharp tools in your pockets. 6. Wear suitable clothing. Remove or fasten loose clothing, neckties, or jewelry. Roll loose sleeves to elbows. 7. Don t work with oily or greasy hands. 8. Plan your work before you start. If you re cutting a large piece of wood, ask for help before you start cutting. Don t wait until you re in trouble. 9. Secure all small work & short work in a vise or with a clamp. 10. Don t pry or hammer with a file. It may shatter. 11. Securely fasten long hair or hair styles that could create a hazard, or wear a hair cover. 12. Handle all sheet metal carefully. A metal edge can be as sharp as the tool which cut it. 13. Handle sharp-edged tools & pointed tools with care. Carry pointed tools with the points down. Carry all tools so they don t pose a danger to the people around you. 14. Report any equipment that doesn t seem to work properly. 15. Report all injuries, no matter how slight, when they occur. Even if it doesn t seem serious, it can become infected days later if not properly treated. 16. Wear the proper safety equipment for the job. 17. Keep the aisles clear. Don t leave extension cords where someone could trip over them. If they must go across an aisle, fasten them to the floor. 18. Place oily rags & other combustible materials in approved metal containers. 19. Cut away from yourself when you use chisels and other edged tools. 20. Don t distract or crowd around people while they re working. teched101.com 2001 STUDENTAWARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
teched101.com Looking Into Protective Eyewear Everyone knows that protecting your eyes is vital. OSHA, state regulatory agencies, insurance companies, and labor unions all make protecting workers and their eyes a top priority. Until recently protective eyewear wasn t very fashionable - and that may have been one of the drawbacks to wearing them, especially for young people. Well, that s all changed now. Thanks to TV shows like American Chopper, Overhaulin, American Hot Rod, This Old House, and other reality shows whose influential role models are demonstrating that you can protect your eyes and still look cool. They each have their advantages and disadvantages. But, again until recently, they weren t very attractive - some would say that safety glasses were just plain ugly. Now manufacturers like Pyramex, MSA, North, Uvex, Crews, Jackson Safety and AOSafety all produce stylish and functional eyewear protection. Branded eyewear like Orange County Choppers and Harley Davidson are extremely popular with young people, reflecting the overall popularity of the brands, coming in a variety of lens and frame colors and shapes. Protective eyewear has traditionally come in three types: Glass, plastic, and polycarbonate lenses. All three types of safety glasses meet or exceed the requirements for protecting your eyes. Prices range from a couple of dollars all the way up to $20 or $30 apiece. GLASS LENSES Are not easily scratched Can be used around harsh chemicals Can be made in corrective prescriptions Are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable PLASTIC LENSES Are lightweight Protect against welding splatter Are not likely to fog Are not as scratch-resistant as glass POLYCARBONATE LENSES Are lightweight Protect against welding splatter Are not likely to fog Are stronger than glass and plastic Are more impact resistant than glass or plastic Are not as scratch resistant as glass Regardless of the type, style, cool factor, or price safety glasses are essential. Whether you re using tools, working on projects, or observing others in the work area or shop, safety glasses are always required. So now you have no excuse - safety glasses now come in a wide variety of fashionable choices. With a large variety of lens and frame colors, as well as shapes and styles to choose from, students can now look cool and still protect their eyes. PHOTOCOPY & DISTRIBUTE THIS MATERIAL TO YOUR STUDENTS STUDENTAWARE COMMUNICATIONS 2008
teched101.com Safety Checklist: Handling Equipment If you will be handling equipment, you should ensure that: the equipment is correct for the job that is being done you receive proper information and training on how to use the equipment the equipment is checked regularly and maintained so that it does not cause harm to workers or others the machine being used has protective equipment for example, a machine guard to prevent operators from being injured personal protective equipment, such as eye and ear protection, is provided for using the equipment safely the equipment has the right controls to allow the work to be done safely checks on equipment are carried out safely. PHOTOCOPY & DISTRIBUTE THIS MATERIAL TO YOUR STUDENTS STUDENTAWARE COMMUNICATIONS 2003
Basic Safety Rules For Power Tools 1. DON T operate a machine until A) receiving proper instruction, B) fully understanding how to use it, C) you have permission. 2. WEAR EYE PROTECTION. 3. Use ALL safety guards exactly as they are supposed to be used. 4. WEAR EAR PROTECTION. 5. Make all adjustments to machines with the power off. 6. Start & stop the machine yourself. STAY WITH THE MACHINE UNTIL IT STOPS. 7. Keep a SAFE DISTANCE between your hands & all moving parts on the machine. 8. Make sure everyone is clear BEFORE you turn on the power. 9. NEVER work on a machine or power tools when you re TIRED or HURRIED. 10. Operate the machine BY YOUR- SELF - unless you need a helper. 11. When two people work on a machine, THE PERSON WHO IS OPERATING THE MACHINE should give all the instructions & the person who is helping should follow them. 12. Give your machine your full attention. Don t look away or talk to others. 13. NEVER startle someone who is using a power tool or machine. Don t speak to or distract the operator in any way. 14. PLAN YOUR WORK BEFORE YOU BEGIN. If you re going to be cutting a big piece, get help BEFORE you start. Don t wait until you re in trouble. 15. DON T leave a machine unattended while it s running. 16. DISCONNECT the electrical power before you oil or clean a machine. 17. Keep your WORK AREA CLEAR of scrap, liquids, & other items. 18. DON T LEAN or LOUNGE on machines. 19. Notify your instructor - AT ONCE - if anything breaks or malfunctions. 20. Get first aid treatment for EVERY injury - even the slightest scratch. 2000 STUDENTAWARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.