Mechanical Workshop Safety
Mechanical Workshop Safety
Mechanical Workshop Safety
Workshop
Safety
Definition
Safety means “ Doing the technical job
properly and effectively without any mishap
either to the equipment, Tools or Operator i.e.
to reduce hazards
The ‘control of accidental loss’.
Purpose
To prolong the life of the equipment and
operator
What do I need to consider
Hazards
• A hazard is anything that could hurt
you or make you sick.
• Observable or predicted from
knowledge.
• What could hurt you or make you
sick where you work?
Risk
• Not directly observable - probability of harm
to system elements being realised from
exposure to hazards and danger.
cut you
A hazard is
anything that
can
trip you
A hazard is
anything that
can
burn you
A hazard is
anything that
can
crush you
A hazard is
anything that
can
hurt your
hearing
A hazard is
anything that
can
hurt your
eyes
A hazard is
anything that
can
make you
sick
Knowing about
Hazards Signs
Hazard signs
What would
you do if this
was you?
Make your workplace safe
Keeping your work area safe
• RED
Water for wood, paper, textile and
solid material fires.
• CREAM
Foam for oil, fat and liquid fires.
• BLUE
Dry powder for oil, fat liquid and
electrical fires
Types of Fire Extinguishers
• BLACK
Carbon dioxide for liquid and
electrical fires.
• YELLOW
Wet chemical for cooking oil fires.
Classification of Burns
Superficial
Reddening and discoloration of the skin.
Some swelling
Partial Thickness
Combination of discoloration, swelling and
blistering of the skin.
Full Thickness
Pitted/charred appearance
Treatment of Burns