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:Upon completion of this Occupational, the student should be able to Know

1- State the meaning & purpose of OHS

Identify the personal protective – 2

equipments and their uses

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 INTRODUCTION
A LARGE NUMBER OF
ACCIDENTS OCCUR IN
WORKSHOPS EVERYDAY AND
ALL OF THESE ACCIDENTS
CAN BE AVOIDED BY
FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES
AND REGULATIONS AND BY
BEING ALERT AND
CONSCIOUS OF THE
SURROUNDING
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OHS- occupational health & safety
- IT IS CONCERNED
WITH PROTECTING
THE SAFETY, HEALTH
AND WELFARE OF
PEOPLE ENGAGED IN
WORK OR
EMPLOYMENT
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 Basics
•Always listen carefully to the
teacher and follow instructions.

•Do not run in the workshop,

you could cause an accident.

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•Know where the emergency
stop buttons are positioned in
the workshop.
•Always wear an apron as it will
protect your clothes and hold
loose clothing such as ties in
place.
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•Wear good strong shoes.
Training shoes are not
suitable.
•When attempting practical
work all stools should be
put away.
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•Bags should not be brought
into a workshop as people can
trip over them.
•When learning how to use a
machine, listen very carefully to all
the instructions given by the teacher.
Ask questions, if you do not
understand.
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•Do not use a machine if you
have not been shown how to
operate it safely.

•Always be patient, never

rush in the workshop.
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•Always use a guard when
working on a machine.

•Keep hands away from

moving/rotating machinery.

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•Use hand tools carefully,
keeping both hands behind
the cutting edge.
•Report any damage to
machines/equipment as this
could cause an accident.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes all
types of equipment used to increase individual
safety while performing potentially hazardous
tasks. This may include safety glasses, hard hats,
gloves, lab coats, respirators, or any equipment
used to protect against injury or illness.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Eye protection is required when there is a

possibility of injury from chemicals or flying
particles. Examples of operation requiring the
use of eye protection include, but are not
limited to:
•Chipping, grinding, and impact drilling.

•Welding or helping in welding of any type.

•Riveting, grinding, or burning metals.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Non-skid shoes shall be worn where floors may

be wet or greasy. Where there is reasonable
probability of foot or toe injury from impact
and compression forces, safety footwear shall
be worn.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Loose fitting clothing, neckties, rings,

bracelets, or other apparel that may
become entangled in moving machinery
will not be worn by machine operators
or their helpers.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Multi-use gloves shall be worn to

protect the hands from injuries caused
by handling sharp or jagged objects,
wood, or similar hazard-producing
materials.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Hard hats shall be worn by all personnel

working below other workers and in
areas where sharp projections or other
head hazards exist.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Appropriate hearing protection shall be

used where employees are in
designated hazardous noise areas with
operating noise sources, or using tools
or equipment which are labeled as
hazardous noise producers.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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 Before lifting, take a moment to think
about what you're about to do. Examine
the object for sharp corners, slippery
spots or other potential hazards. Know
your limit and don't try to exceed it. Ask
for help if needed, or if possible, divide
the load to make it lighter. Know where
you are going to set the item down and
make sure it and your path are free of
obstructions. Then follow these steps.
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 1. Stand close to the load with your
feet spread apart about shoulder
width, with one foot slightly in front
of the other for balance.

2. Squat down bending at the knees

(not your waist). Tuck your chin
while keeping your back as vertical
as possible.
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 3. Get a firm grasp of the object
before beginning the lift.

 4. Begin slowly lifting with your

LEGS by straightening them. Never
twist your body during this step.

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 5. Once the lift is complete, keep
the object as close to the body as
possible. As the load's center of
gravity moves away from the body,
there is a dramatic increase in
stress to the lumbar region of the
back.

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 Hand tools are non-powered. They include
anything from axes to wrenches. The
greatest hazards posed by hand tools result
from misuse and improper maintenance.

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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?
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Basic Rules for Hand tool Safety:
Every tool was designed to do a
certain job. Use it for its intended
purpose.
Tools subject to impact (chisels, star
drill, punches, etc.) tend to "mushroom".
Keep them dressed (sharpened) to avoid
flying spalls. Use tool holders.
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Basic Rules for Hand tool Safety:
*Secure your work in a vise whenever
possible. Never hold small work in
your hand when using a screwdriver.
Hammers should have heads ground
properly. Should not have broken
claws or handles.
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Basic Rules for Hand tool Safety:
Cutting tools should be kept sharp
to ensure good smooth cutting.
Always use proper handles.
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.
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Appropriate personal protective
equipment (PPE), e.g., safety
goggles, gloves, etc., should be
worn due to hazards that may be
encountered while using portable
power tools and hand tools.

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Power tools can be extremely dangerous
if they are used improperly. Each year,
thousands of people are injured or killed
by power tool accidents. Common
accidents associated with power tools
include abrasions, cuts, lacerations,
amputations, burns, electrocution, and
broken bones.

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•Touching the cutting, drilling, or grinding components.
•Getting caught in moving parts.
•Suffering electrical shock due to improper grounding,
equipment defects, or operator misuse.
•Being struck by particles that normally
eject during operation.
•Touching hot tools or work pieces.
•Falling in the work area.
• Being struck by falling tools.

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When working around power tools,
you must wear personal protective
equipment and avoid wearing loose
clothing or jewelry that could catch
in moving machinery. In additional
to general shop guidelines.
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follow these guidelines for working
with power tools:

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follow these guidelines for working
with power tools:

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follow these guidelines for working
with power tools:

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follow these guidelines for working
with power tools:

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follow these guidelines for working
with power tools:

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As a minimum, the following requirements
shall be adhered to:

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As a minimum, the following requirements
shall be adhered to:

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As a minimum, the following requirements
shall be adhered to:

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As a minimum, the following requirements
shall be adhered to:

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As a minimum, the following requirements
shall be adhered to:

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Look at fig. and write the correct number beside each statement:

( ) Loose tools carried while mounting a ladder.

( ) Badly arranged tools.
( ) Climbing up on unstable supports.
( ) Carrying things that limit the vision ahead.
( ) Through tools.
( ) Lift wood pieces with nails.
( ) Unclean workshop floor.
( ) Pointing compressed air on others.
( ) Broken bottles on the ground.
( ) Lift pipes in the middle of the workshop.
( ) Standing bellow lifted materials.
( ) Carrying long bars.
( ) Carrying heavy loads.
( ) Uncovered pits.
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Look at fig. and write the correct number beside each statement:

( ) Loose tools carried while mounting a ladder.

( ) Badly arranged tools.
( ) Climbing up on unstable supports.
( ) Carrying things that limit the vision ahead.
( ) Through tools.
( ) Lift wood pieces with nails.
( ) Unclean workshop floor.
( ) Pointing compressed air on others.
( ) Broken bottles on the ground.
( ) Lift pipes in the middle of the workshop.
( ) Standing bellow lifted materials.
( ) Carrying long bars.
( ) Carrying heavy loads.
( ) Uncovered pits.
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