Safety
Safety is a very important issue at Xinchejian.
Xinchejian wants all of its members to stay safe. In order to do so, members must be trained in the basics of safety. Unfortunately, non-members should not be allowed operate any of the dangerous equipment.
Contents
- 1 Safety
- 1.1 Shop Machine-Operating Safety
- 1.1.1 Never wear loose clothing
- 1.1.2 Remove jewelry, watches, etc.
- 1.1.3 Tie long hair
- 1.1.4 Wear eye protection
- 1.1.5 Direct force away from you
- 1.1.6 Check the guards are on, and the machine is working
- 1.1.7 Clean the workspace first
- 1.1.8 Never distract an operator
- 1.1.9 Concentrate when you are the operator
- 1.1.10 Only one operator in the zone
- 1.1.11 Keep safe distance
- 1.1.12 Never stop a moving machine with a tool or your hand
- 1.1.13 Wait for the machine to come to a complete stop
- 1.1.14 Do not clean with compressed air
- 1.2 Safe Shop-Keeping Practices
- 1.1 Shop Machine-Operating Safety
- 2 First Aid
- 3 External Links
- 4 See also
Safety
This entire text is taken from the Popular Mechanics article linked below:
Shop Machine-Operating Safety
Never wear loose clothing
Never wear loose clothing, gloves or any type of garment that can become entangled in any moving machinery. Tuck in shirttails and roll up sleeves, or wear a close-fitting industrial garment (such as coveralls, an industrial apron or a shop coat) that cannot be entangled by a moving machine part or the workpiece.
Remove jewelry, watches, etc.
Remove jewelry, including watches, rings, necklaces and bracelets.
Tie long hair
Tie long hair into a ponytail and secure the ponytail in a bun under a cap, a helmet or other protective headgear.
Wear eye protection
Wear eye protection. Even when wearing a face shield, wear safety glasses. Put on your safety glasses when you enter the shop and don't take them off until you leave the shop.
Direct force away from you
When using wood or cold chisels, carving knives or any sharp cutting or marking tool, direct the force away from your body or hands, so that if the tool slips, you won't be harmed.
Check the guards are on, and the machine is working
Before operating a machine, ensure that all guards are present on the machine and that any blade, bit, abrasive disc or wheel used on it is in good working order.
Clean the workspace first
Before beginning work on a machine, ensure that all machine controls and work surfaces are clear of dust, debris, dirt, grease or tools. Do not use machine beds or surfaces as work surfaces—use work benches to perform these operations.
Never distract an operator
Never distract an operator. Approach the operator only after the machine has been shut off and the workpiece has stopped moving or machine parts have stopped moving.
Concentrate when you are the operator
Don't be distracted while you operate a machine. Concentrate on the work at hand and don't talk to others in the shop while you are operating the machine. Do not mix alcohol or medication with machinery.
Only one operator in the zone
Mark the operator zone on the floor surrounding the machine. No one, other than the operator, should be present within that boundary while work is being performed on that machine.
Keep safe distance
Keep a safe clearance between yourself and any spinning bit, blade, abrasive disc or grinding wheel. For example, always use a push stick to keep your hand from coming close to a spinning table-saw blade, and never position your hands in the same vertical plane as the blade.
Never stop a moving machine with a tool or your hand
Never try to stop a free-spinning workpiece with a tool or your hand. Never stop a spinning machine part, such as a chuck, disc, blade or bit.
Wait for the machine to come to a complete stop
Allow a machine to come to a complete stop before making major adjustments (i.e., adjustments that involve more than turning a hand wheel or rotating a speed-control dial).
Do not clean with compressed air
Do not use compressed air to clean stationary machines or the workpiece during operation or maintenance, because this technique can send sharp metal, dust or other debris flying. Instead, use a shop brush and, where appropriate, a shop vacuum.
Safe Shop-Keeping Practices
Light the shop evenly
Light the shop area evenly, from above and from the sides.
Stabilize benches
Stabilize workbenches so they don't shift under load or while performing work operations.
Keep area clean
Sweep floors and aisles so they are clear of sawdust, metal chips, filings or any debris that could cause someone to slip. Stop work periodically to clean the floor and clear off workbenches.
Have fire extinguisher and first aid kit ready
Position a fire extinguisher and a first-aid kit in a location that is easily and rapidly accessible.
Have appropriate temperature control and ventilation
Heating, cooling or ventilation should be appropriate to the workspace. That is, heaters, blowers and fan motors should not pose a risk of combustion to solvents, chemicals or combustible gases. In an enclosed shop space, never use a combustion heater that is not rated for indoor use.
No slippery floors
Improve slippery concrete floor surfaces with nonslip coatings, floor mats or abrasive tape.
Combustibles go in a metal cabinet
Store combustibles in a metal cabinet rated for flammable-materials storage.
Dispose oily rags immediately
Soak oily rags in water and dispose of them as soon as possible, or dispose of them in a sealed-lid trash can rated for oily-waste disposal. Oily rags can catch fire when piled haphazardly in a bin.
First Aid
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