Health and Safety part1

Health and safety starts with yourself and being aware of hazards and your surroundings. Also having a clean work enviroment is key to a safe workplace. The moment you set foot in to a workshop you need to be prepared and dress apropriately which means having the right safety gear on. This involves wearing steel toe boots, cotton or non flamable overalls and having things like earmuffs, safety glasses and gloves close by if necessary. Another key point is always be familiar with the tools and machinery you are using and if not dont be afraid to ask someone.

With all this safety gear there is differant levels of protection from all parts so you need to be sure you have the correct sort of gear for the application. Few examples would be - the safety goggles will be differant shades of lenses as a darker tint will be used for things like welding and the clear lenses will be used for things like using a lathe, bench grinder etc. 

Knowing the use for each type of fire extinguisher is another part of being safe in your work place. If you were to use the wrong extinguisher it could have terible concequences for example if you were to use a water-based extinguiser in or near an electrical fire the user could get electrocuted. Below is a table to explain what you can and cant use each extinguisher for.

When it comes to tooling and machinery you will always need to be aware of what you are using and how you are using it. With the hand tools they are only made for specific applications so dont use them for other reasons for example dont use a file for a hammer as the file will lose its shape and grit. If you use them correctly this will keep your hands and fingers out of the way and will prevent them getting hurt.

With the machinery there is alot to remeber to keep yourself safe and to continue to work. The similar things to remember from machine to machine is basic things like take note of where the emergancy stop button is also make sure the machine is clear and clear of clutter incase anythning does go wrong.



Safety goggles must always be worn while operating this machine, make sure it is clean of all metal fillings so what you are working on can sit level under the drill piece, always drill slowly to save the drill bit biting into your material, use oil to lubricate the drill bit if nessacary, use gaurds if supplied and able to be used, remove chuck before drilling



once again make sure your material is locked in so it doesnt move and hurt you, wear safety glasses so there is no chance the metal filings getting in your eye

Always wear safety goggles when using this machine, check wheels for any cracks or dents that could catch your material while grinding, have a pot of water near so you can cool down your work while working as it will get hot fast, use gaurds where your able to as extra protection for your eyes



Safety goggles must always be worn as there is alot of metal filings around, before operating remove chuck, keep hands clear of all rotating parts, do not wear any baggy clothing around this machine as you dont want it to get caught.

The health and safety of all workers is down to themselves understanding their workplace and its enviroment.

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