Objectives

In this course you will be learning

about:
•Safety Signs •Manual Handling
•Fire Safety •Ladder Safety
•Electrical Safety •Tools Safety
•Chemical Safety •Slips, Trips and
Falls
National Monument
to
Workers
Killed & Injured
Safety Signs
 Safety Signs
Blue signs are compulsory.
Failure to comply not only puts you at risk,
but means you have broken the law.
 Safety Signs
Yellow signs are warnings.
Failure to take notice not only puts you at
risk, but means you could be breaking the
law if you fail to take precautions.
 Safety Signs
Green signs are safety guidance.

First aid , emergency exits

 Safety Signs
Red signs are prohibitive and Fire.
Fire Safety
If you discover a fire
Fire
• In all cases, set off the fire alarms via break glass
panel.
This will summon the rescue team and the fire service,
and alert others to evacuate the building.

• Go to the control point and inform them where the fire

is. Or, if you think it is safe to tackle the fire, at no
personal risk, inform someone you intend to do so and
send someone to the control point.

• Test the fire extinguisher at a safe distance and

approach the fire aiming at the base of the fire.

• Use one extinguisher and leave.

Fire Extinguisher Types
Protective Clothing
 Safety Glasses

Must be worn in case

of handling any chemicals

Must be worn in
mechanical workshops
Shoes
Sandals and open shoes are not allowed in
workshops or when working with electricity.

Steel toe boots should always be worn.

Gloves
• When handling hazardous chemicals wear
rubber disposable gloves. Remove and
dispose of them before you leave the lab or
answer the telephone.

• When handling cryogenic liquids wear

loose fitting insulating gloves.

• When handling sharps wear appropriate

gloves.
Electric Safety
Is this man working safe?
What things he is doing correctly?
What things he is not doing correctly?
 Fundamentals of Electrical Hazards
√ More than 3 mA
painful shock
√ More than 10 mA
muscle contraction “no-let-go” danger
√ More than 30 mA
lung paralysis- usually temporary
√ More than 50 mA
possible ventricular fib. (heart dysfunction, usually fatal)
√ 100 mA to 4 amps
certain ventricular fibrillation, fatal
√ Over 4 amps
heart paralysis; severe burns. (Usually by >600 volts)
 Do’s
Do’s and
and Don'ts
Don'ts
• Do plug power equipment into wall receptacles
with power switches in the Off position.
• Do unplug electrical equipment by grasping the
plug and pulling. Do not pull or jerk the cord to
unplug the equipment.
• Do not drape power cords over hot pipes, radiators
or sharp objects.
 Do’s
Do’s and
and Don'ts
Don'ts

• Do check the receptacle for missing or

damaged parts.
• Do not plug equipment into defective
receptacles.
• Do check for frayed, cracked, or exposed
wiring on equipment cords.
 Do’s
Do’s and
and Don'ts
Don'ts
• Do check for defective cord clamps at
locations where the power cord enters the
equipment or the attachment plug.

• Extension cords should not be used in office

areas. Generally, extension cords should be
limited to use by maintenance personnel
 Do’s
Do’s and
and Don'ts
Don'ts

• “Cheater plugs”, extension cords with

junction box receptacle ends or other jury-
rigged equipment should not be used.
 Do’s
Do’s and
and Don'ts
Don'ts

• You should know the location of electrical

circuit breaker panels that control
equipment and lighting in their respective
areas. Circuits and equipment disconnects
must be identified.
 Do’s
Do’s and
and Don'ts
Don'ts
• Temporary or permanent storage of any
materials must not be allowed within 3 feet
of any electrical panel or electrical
equipment.
• Any electrical equipment causing shocks or
with high leakage potential must be tagged
with a DANGER tag or equivalent.
 How Do People Stay Safe?
• Heavy protection
• Special tools
• Lots of safety training
• Even with these things,
accidents can still happen.
But without them, you could
be in big danger.
 How Can I Stay Safe?
• A big way to stay safe is
NEVER PLAY AROUND POWER LINES!
• Never dig around
power lines
• Never climb trees
around power lines
• Never throw things
around power lines
 How Else Can I Stay Safe?
• Always keep cords and wires away from water
and heat
• Never touch water and
electrical devices at
the same time
• Never use electrical
devices if you’re wet
Chemicals
 • Keep quantities you are working
with to the minimum required.

• Transport with care, in proper

containers.

• Always label containers

• Always wash your hands after

handling chemicals. Do not eat,
drink or smoke in the labs.

• Always dispose waste of correctly.

Manual Handling
 Most accidents on campus are caused by
manual handling incidents.

• Assess the weight before you move anything.

• Break it into smaller loads if possible.

• Get help if needed.

• Use lifting equipment provided.

Slip, Trip and Fall
 Slips
Slip
-Loss of balance caused by too little friction between a
person’s foot and a walking surface.

Common Causes:
– Wet or oily surfaces,
– Occasional spills,
– Weather hazards,
– Loose, unanchored rugs or mats, and
– Flooring or other walking surfaces that are worn.
 Trips
Trip
- hit an object, lose your balance and fall

Common Causes:
– Obstructed view
– Poor lighting
– Clutter in your way
– Wrinkled carpeting
– Uncovered cables
– Drawers not being closed
– Uneven (steps, thresholds) walking surfaces
 Falls
Fall:
- when you lose your balance & drop to the floor

There are three types of falls:

• Falls on the same level
– Slip or trip immediately precedes fall to floor or walkway
• Falls to lower level
– Falls are from platforms, docks, ladders, steps or stairs
• Jumps to lower level
– An intentional jump from one level to another
– Employee jumps off ladder, dock, equipment
 Prevention
• Good housekeeping

• Quality of walking surfaces (flooring)

• Selection of proper footwear

• Appropriate pace of work

 Housekeeping
• Clean up spills immediately
• Mark spills and wet areas

• Mop or sweep debris from floor

• Remove obstacles from walkways

• Keep walkways free of clutter

• Secure mats, rugs and carpets

•Close file cabinet or storage drawers
•Cover cables that cross walkway
•Keep working areas and walkways well lit
•Replace burned out bulbs
 What else YOU can do?
• Take your time
• Pay attention
• Adjust stride to the task
• Walk with feet pointed slightly outward
• Make wide turns at corners.
• Sufficient lighting
• Portable lighting
• Watch where you are walking
Ladder
Safety
The following requirements apply to the use of all ladders:
•For access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails
must extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing
surface
•If it is not possible because of the ladder's length, the ladder
must be secured at its top to a rigid support that must not
deflect and a grasping device, such as a grab rail, must be
provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting.
•Ladders must be kept free of oil, grease, and other slipping
hazards.
•Ladders must only be used for the purpose for which they were
designed. Ladders are not to be used in a horizontal position as
walking surface.
The following requirements apply to the use of all ladders:
(Continued ….)

•Ladders must have non-conductive side rails

•The top, or top set, of a step ladder must not be used as a step.
•When ascending or descending a ladder, the user must face the
ladder.
•If, while working from a ladder, the employee cannot keep one
hand on the rung portion of the ladder, the worker must be tied
off.
•An employee must not carry any object or load that could
cause the employee to lose balance and fall.
•When at the top of a ladder, if working above 6 feet (1.8m), a
fall protection harness must be worn and tied off to a solid
structure to protect the employee in the event of a fall.
Electric shock Puncture wounds
Amputation Cuts and abrasions
Eye injuries Contusions/crushing
Hearing loss Burns
Keep all tools in good condition with regular
maintenance
Use the right tool for the job
Examine each tool for damage before use and
do not use damaged tools
Operate tools according to the manufacturers’
instructions
Properly use the appropriate PPE
 Select the right tool for the job
Consider the tools shape and size – the tool
should be comfortable to hold
Do not select undersized tools for the job
Consider the quality of the tool including its
sharpness for cutting
Select power tools designed to have minimal vibration

Select power tools that provide guarding and other

safety features such as an automatic shutoff, safety
trigger, shield or kickback guard

Select electric power tools that are double-insulated

Select spark-resistant tools when working around
flammables or explosive material

Select insulated hand tools when working around

electricity

Select battery powered tools for wet locations

Use a tool box, tool-holder, belt or pouch,
this will protect the person and the tool

Carry pointed or sharp tools with the point

or cutting edge away from the body

Do not carry tools by hand up ladders

Do not lay tools down where people can

trip on them or they can fall on someone
Hand tools off, do not throw them
Purchase tools of the best quality
Inspect tools for dull or damaged edges, and
damaged handles or grips
Redress edges and tips of tools or blades-this should
only be done by qualified personnel or the manufacturer
Replace damaged handles or grips
Inspect plugs and power cords for damage
Keep all tools in good condition with regular
maintenance
Use the right tool for the job
Examine each tool for damage before use and do not
use damaged tools
Operate tools according to the manufacturers’
instructions
Properly use the appropriate PPE
Incident and accident reporting
Report all accidents and incidents to your
Supervisor even if no injury was caused.

They will make inquiries and take action

to prevent it happening to someone else.