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Isnin, 15 Jun 2009

Here are ten tips from miscellaneous safety advice folder, no theme, but all of them are good:

1) Power tool lock-on buttons are good for allowing you to ease your grip slightly, however, if you're too tired to hold the on/off trigger down, perhaps you're too tired to be using the tool.

2) People have been resuscitated after "drowning" up to 25 minutes later. Never give up attempts at resuscitation until professional help arrives.

3) If there is a furniture fire in your home, do NOT try to take the burning furniture outside. If the fire cannot be put out easily, evacuate.

4) Turn the volume down before you switch on your personal stereo and then adjust to a comfortable level. Sudden exposure to a blast of sound is particularly damaging.

5) If you come upon a "vicious" animal--especially a dog, avoid eye-to-eye contact. Stand still and speak firmly (as the owner might) using clear commands such as "No!" "Stay there" or "Sit!" If the dog still seems ready to attack, try using a "good boy" gentle voice to talk to the dog.

6) Never put paintbrushes in your mouth to "put a point on them." Depending on the types of pigment involved, the cumulative effects could be extremely harmful--even fatal. The most dangerous pigments include almost all metal/metal oxide colors and lamp black. Aniline dyes are also poisonous.

7) Though you shouldn't remove clothing sticking to a burn, you should remove jewelry and clothing which will constrict if swelling should start. Always seek medical attention if the victim has third-degree burns or large second-degree burns (1.5 in. across or more).

8) If a square-ended screwdriver shows wear and tear--reshape the tip, or ask a dealer to have it done for you. A worn tip increases the chance of slipping or fouling the head of the screw, producing sharp burrs and possibly injuring the person using the screwdriver.

9) ALWAYS hold the handrail when riding an escalator. If there is a power failure or someone presses the emergency stop button, you and everyone else who isn't holding on may fall.

10) Plastic plumbing is becoming more common. This is not effective as a means of grounding your domestic electricity. If all or even part of your plumbing has been replaced with plastic, your mains supply may no longer be grounded. Check!

Ahad, 14 Jun 2009

Hand Tool Safety

Hand tools are used by every shop in Facilities Management. The misuse of hand tools in industry is the cause of about seven to eight percent of all compensable injuries each year. These injuries often involve severe disabilities. The following are examples of hand tool injury and some probable causes:

Loss of eye/vision - using striking tools without eye protection.
Puncture wounds - using a screwdriver with a loose handle which causes the hand to slip.
Severed fingers, tendons and arteries - using a dull knife requires so much force that your hand may slip down the blade.
Broken bones - using the wrong hammer for the job and smashing a finger.
Contusions - using a small wrench for a big job and bruising a knuckle.

Basic Rules for Hand tool Safety

Safety is a state of mind. Always think when using a tool:

Is it in good condition?
Is it sized right for the job?
Is it in the proper working condition?

Every tool was designed to do a certain job. Use it for its intended purpose.
Keep your tools in good condition: sharp, clean, oiled, dressed and not abused.
Worn tools are dangerous. For example the teeth in a pipe wrench can slip if worn smooth, an adjustable wrench will slip if its jaws are sprung and hammer heads can fly off loose handles.
Tools subject to impact (chisels, star drill, punches, etc.) tend to "mushroom". Keep them dressed (sharpened) to avoid flying spalls. Use tool holders.
Do not force tools beyond their capacity or use "cheaters" to increase their capacity.
Secure your work in a vise whenever possible. Never hold small work in your hand when using a screwdriver.
Chisels, screwdrivers or other pointed tools should never be carried in clothing pockets. Use tool belts designed for carrying tools.
Hammers should have heads ground properly. Should not have broken claws or handles. Check for loose handles. Always use proper size and weight for the job.
Cutting tools should be kept sharp to ensure good smooth cutting. Always use proper handles.
Drill Bits should be kept sharp, not dull, chipped, rounded, or tapered.
Screwdriver points should not be badly worn and handles should be in good condition. Use the proper size and type of screwdriver for the job.
Wrenches, if adjustable, must work freely and adjust properly. Gripping teeth or smooth jaws should not be worn. Always use the proper size for the job.
Always wear the PPE required for the job. Protect your eyes, hands, ears and other body parts. Keep clothing out of your work.