Safety measures in a workshop

1)Explain
a)Disaster-beyond our control that cause lost of life than happen naturally.
b)Accident-its within our control and can be prevented if safety measure has been taken
c)Hazard-potential causes of accident

2)What are the five factors that contribute to plant safety?
a)Machine
b)Man
c)Material
d)Method
e)Environment

3)What are the three factors that contribute to plant safety?
a)Work habit
b)Knowledge
c)Attitude

4)Name 5 safety apparel and describe their function briefly.
a)Safety goggles-protect our eyes against fine particles
b)Hard hat-protect our head against impact
c)Ear plug-protect our hearing and ear drum against noises
d)Face shield-protect skin from fine particles and poisonous gas
e)Safety net-protect workers against dropping objects

5)What are the 3 important characteristics of a safety spec?
a)Resistance against impact
b)Have side covering
c)Heavy frame

6)Describe the safety ways of lifting heavy objects.

Lifting should be done with the legs, keeping our back as straight as possible. Secure assistance when lifting heavier objects. Objects should be free from oil or grease whenever possible.

7)What are the safe dress code in a workshop?
a)Wear clean apron, shot coat or coveralls made of heavy cotton fabric.
b)Avoid polyester and similar materials because some of them melt when hit by hot chips.
c)Do not wear gloves when operating machines.
d)Belts and apron string must be tied so that they will not caught in rotating machines.
e)Remove wrist watches, rings and other jewellery when operating machines.


8)Name three type of electrical hazards.
a)Exposed cable
b)No earthing
c)Improper rating of fuses or circuit breaker

9)Describe the four class of fire.
a)Class A-fire in combustible materials, eg: rags, paper,wood
b)Class B-fire in oil, solvents, greases, waxes, paint, petroleum based cutting fluid.
c)Class C-fire in electrical equipment such as switch boxes, motors, and heating devices
d)Class D-fire in metallic materials

10)Explain 5S in relation to house keeping.
a)Seiri(tidiness)-Throwing all unwanted, unnecessary and unrelated materials in the workplace. b)Seiton(orderliness)-Putting everything in an assigned place so that it can be accessed or retrieved quickly, as well as returned in that same place quickly. By this, work flow becomes efficient, and the worker becomes more productive.
c)Seiso(cleanliness)-Cleaning the work place by everyone.
d)Seiketsu(standardization)-Standardized cleanliness which encompasses both personal and environmental.
e)Shitsuke(discipline)-Practice 5S as a way of life.

11)Briefly describe about Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994.

It was enacted by Congress in late 1970, authorized the establishment and enforcement of work rules and equipment standards designed to lower the number and severity of industrial accidents. Standard were also developed with regard to dust control, noise level, and a number of related to industrial hygiene. Employers who do not maintain their machinery and facilities in compliance with OSHA standards may be subject to legal penalties.