AutoMetal Shop Safety General Safety Eye Protection Safety

Auto/Metal Shop Safety: General Safety

Eye Protection Safety glasses must be worn whenever: - you are using/ or near a machine, power tool, or hand tool where sparks, chips, or grindings are created - You are using any tool that uses force (hammer) - using dangerous chemicals or liquids

Eye Protection Face shields must be worn whenever grinding or working with molten metals that could burn your face.

Eye Protection Tinted safety goggles should be worn while gas welding to protect your eyes from the bright flame. Tinted face shields are ok to use as long as they are left down when gas welding.

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What happens when you don’t wear safety glasses?

Long Hair Long hair must be tied back to prevent the chance of being pulled into spinning/moving machinery, car parts, and tools.

Clothing and Shoes To prevent getting pulled into a machine, take off any long sleeve jackets / hoodies and tuck in hoodie straps. Hoods must be down in class. You must have closed toe shoes to work in the shop!

Jewellery & Headphones Take off any jewellery and headphones when working in the shop. Bluetooth ear buds are NOT allowed in the shop!

Situations You Need To Let The Teacher Know About • • • Leaving the room for any reason If you hurt yourself If you see someone who is being unsafe If you see a machine/tool is broken If you are unsure about a process/machine If you see a fire

Goofing Around & Running Goofing around and running in the auto shop is extremely dangerous due to people working on machines/vehicles and possible tripping/slipping hazards.

Operating Machines You must attend the safety demo, pass the safety test (85% to pass), and have the teacher’s permission before using any machines in the shop. Always completely stop a machine before adjusting or cleaning. All work stops when the teacher is not in the room. If you have not been taught how to use a tool or machine, you are not allowed to use it!

Working Around Machines • Work Area Space: Operator’s Zone - Only one operator in area - Focus on your work - Do not distract the operator/ No running and accidently bumping them • Machine’s Out of Order • Lockout Procedure

Working in the Shop Gas soaked/oily rags must go in fire proof bins

Compressed Air • do not use compressed air to clean off clothes & skin Ø at 4”, 40 PSI can rupture an eardrum, cause a brain hemorrhage or death Ø 12 psi can pop an eyeball from its socket Ø 4 psi in the mouth can rupture a lung or intestine Ø compressed air entering a small wound on the hand has been known to inflate the arm to the size of a grapefruit Ø Near the ears can cause pressure changes and hearing loss Always wear safety glasses! INever point it towards your body! IUse caution when hooking up air lines IWatch for tripping hazard from air lines INever spin bearings with compressed air 15

Emergency Stop Buttons Never press the emergency stop buttons unless there is an emergency and the power needs to be turned off.

Fire Extinguishers If there is a fire, let the teacher know and only use a fire extinguisher if the need arises. Do not attempt to put out a fire by yourself! Never use a Co 2 fire extinguisher on a person, use a fire blanket.

Eye Wash Station If you get something in your eye, let the teacher know so they can help you wash out your eye.

Fire & Earthquake Evacuation

Hold & Secure (old code yellow) Lock Down (old code red)

A Clean Shop Is A Safe Shop The last 8 -10 minutes of each class is designated for clean up. Clean and put the tools away first, label your project, sweep off/clean your work area, and then sweep the floor or pick up any debris. Failure to clean up will result in loss of shop time. Take all of your project parts with you at the end of class!

Protect the Hands! • Metal can be sharp. . . So use a brush and pan!

South Delta Automotive Students • Do not touch or remove anyone’s possessions unless you have their express permission!

Sheet Metal • Always hold sheet metal from the top edge • Get help to carry large sheets & wear gloves to prevent cuts • Never let sheet metal slide through your hands/fingers 24

Sheet Metal Machines Squaring Shear: • Only one operator at any time • Do not place fingers under the blade or hold down bar • Watch your leg and other foot when you stomp the pedal to cut 25

Grinder / Wire Wheel • Always wear eye protection (also face shield if on wire wheel). • Always keep tool rest adjusted close as possible (2 mm or 1/8”). • Keep fingers away from wheel and hold small parts with vise grips. • Always use the tool rest to support the work, never use side of wheel. • Never wear gloves. • Stand to one side when starting the grinder. • Allow grinder to reach full operational speed before using. • Allow grinder to come to a stop on it’s own, do not press on the wheel to slow down the wheel. 26

Drill Press • Always remove chuck key • Use a vise and clamp it down to the table • Long material to the left in case it spins • Power off before you adjust drill speeds • Always use a center punch before drilling • Back off on the pressure when you are almost through the material • If material is spinning, shut off drill press and back away until it comes to a stop 27 • Large drill = slow speed, small drill = fast

What Have We Covered? Shop Policy & Procedure • Clean-up • 3 Ts Hair and Clothing Attire • Horseplay • Teacher needs to know: four situations • Eye protection • Shop Environment • Safety Culture