UNIT #5
...FOR SAFETY
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
3 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 3 NON-EVAPORATIVE UNSAFE ACTS 3 MACHINERY 3 ELEVEN STEPS FOR MACHINE
SAFETY 3 TOTAL OBSERVATION 3 REVIEW
machine. 9. See that proper dress and PPE are used. 10. Train employees in safe work practices. 11. Supervise employees to maintain safe work
F Smell for unusual odors.
F Feel for unusual temperatures and vibrations.
REMEMBER TO LOOK...
ABOVE BELOW BEHIND INSIDE
QUESTIONING ATTITUDE
Ask questions that help us investigate the motives for an unsafe act... - WHAT IF...? - HOW...?
F Most of the unsafe acts related with the way employees use tools and equipment are nonevaporative. That is, we have more than 30 seconds to observe them.
ELEVEN STEPS ON MACHINE SAFETY
6. Provide for lockout of power. 7. Keep area around machine clean and clear of
debris. 8. Establish good “match” between operator and
NON-EVAPORATIVE UNSAFE ACTS
F When talking about tools and equipment, we are referring to screwdrivers, hammers, etc. as well as forklifts, cranes and machinery.
EMPLOYEE-CREATED UNSAFE CONDITIONS
F Unsafe conditions are situations that may cause an accident.
F All unsafe conditions we may find in our area of responsibility has had its origin with unsafe acts employees have committed.
conditions in and around the machine. ds are used by the workers.
ELEVEN STEPS ON MACHINE SAFETY
1. Use the right machine for the job. 2. Eliminate the need of the operator to reach
MACHINERY
F 28% of injuries are due to accidents while working with tools and equipment..
F Due to the severe nature with many of the injuries relative to other types of accidents, the costs (medical, workers comp., loss of production, etc.) of injuries associated with tools & equipment operation are usually higher.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
F Most labors require the use of a variety of tools and equipment.
F For each job, there is the appropriate tool or piece of equipment to use. That is why it is important to make sure we are using the tools and equipment designed to assist in getting the job done.
WHAT TO OBSERVE WHERE MACHINES & EQUIPMENT ARE USED
F Machine hazards are recognized. F Adequate guards and safety devices are installed
and maintained. F Supplementary methods are used to improve
TOTAL OBSERVATION
To be expert observers, we must be alert to all things that happen around us.
F Look above, below, behind and inside.
F Listen for vibrations and unusual sounds.
into the machine. 3. Make the machine controls convenient,
identifiable, and protected from accidental activation. 4. Provide guards or safety devices. 5. Ensure good maintenance of machines, guards, and safety devices.