Good Housekeeping A messy shop can hide hazards

Good Housekeeping A messy shop can hide hazards! Keep it clean

Bad Housekeeping n Poor housekeeping is a hazard to yourself and others.

Buddy System Be Safe! Don’t be alone when working with hazardous materials or in dangerous work conditions. Your life can depend on it!!

Buddy System n When performing potentially hazardous/dangerous operations always: – Make sure someone is in the studio/workshop with you or – Notify someone that you are in there and what time you will check with them when you complete your work. – Check-in with that person if you exceed your time estimate or if you leave.

Housekeeping!! The Results of Poor housekeeping: n Accidents – Cluttered counter tops are a good source of spills. – Poorly maintained equipment or apparatus can break spilling its contents, damage other equipment or flying debris can cause injury. – Containers and equipment on the floor are a trip and spill hazard.

Safe Use of Equipment There needs to be a written Standard Operating Procedure for all equipment. n Everyone should be properly trained by someone who is qualified before using any equipment. n Improperly used or maintained equipment can be dangerous to your health or can result in expensive damages. n Fires are common result with inappropriate equipment usage. n

Safe Use of Equipment Let the people around you know that you will be using the equipment and that they are aware of any possible dangers. n Like with chemicals, wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment to insure your safety!! n Clean the equipment and the area around it after you have finished. Clutter can hide potential hazards. n

Safe Use of Equipment Keep your guards in place Safety equipment is there for a reason, your safety.

Be Aware!! Read the posted warning signs!! n Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. n Don’t place yourself in a potentially hazardous situation n