Thursday, October 25, 2012

Your tasks: Health and Safety rules

1st A:
 
1st B:
1st C:

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Safety in the laboratory and in the workshop

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TASK

After choosing one of the posters, you will have to create a VOKI to explain your chosen workshop rule to your classmates. You can write the message or (much better) record your voice (of course, in English).

To create a Voki account (and an email account, if you haven't got one), please, follow the instructions given in class to preserve your anonymity. I will know who you are.

When the Voki is done, please, send the URL (get the Voki link-copy-paste) using a comment in this post, my email or using the "Contact with the teacher" page.

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Signs

There are four types of signs:

Mandatory signs:
Tell you to use the correct type of protection to avoid accidents. This protection is obligatory. >BLUE CIRCLES

Danger (hazard):
Warn of possible dangers when you use certain materials or tools. >YELLOW TRIANGLES

First aid and Emergency:
Help and give information about first aid and equipment and emergency exits. > IN GREEN and IN RED FOR FIRE


Prohibition:
Forbid certain activities that put your health and others' health at risk. >RED CIRCLES WITH A LINE THROUGH THE PICTURE



Reviewing health and safety rules



Eds's Health and Safety - V. Ryan © 2003-2009

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Health and Safety rules


These are some GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY RULES:
(Specific ones will be provided before using each tool and machine).

BEHAVIOUR
  1. NO "horseplay" or "fooling around" is permitted. Do not run in the workshop, you could ‘bump’ into another pupil and cause an accident.
  2. Bags should not be brought into the workshop are as people can trip over them so, leave them in the table area.
  3. Avoid Distractions. Distractions are a part of everyday life. When you are distracted while in the middle of performing an action with a power tool, remember to always finish the cut or the solder to a safe conclusion before dealing with the distraction. Taking your attention away from the working tool is a recipe for disaster.
  4. Too much noise makes people irritable and aggressive and interrupts concentration. Try to work quietly.
YOURSELF PROTECTION
  1. Always wear safety equipment and wear appropiate clothing. Safety goggles, gloves etc., should be worn due to hazards that may be encountered while using tools.
  2. Long hair must be tied back when working in the workshop.
  3. Don't wear necklaces, rings or loose-fitting clothes - they may get caught in the machines.
  4. Keep your hands clean and dry.
TOOLS
  1. Tools can be dangerous. Never play with them. The greatest hazards posed by hand tools result from misuse and improper maintenance.
  2. Find out how to use each type of tool, equipment and machine correctly before you start. Don't work with tools, equipment or materials you don't know how to use.
  3. Use the right tools for the right task.
  4. Make sure tools are in perfect condition before you use them (check they aren't broken, the handles are secure and that safety elements are in place).
  5. Keep hands away from moving/rotating machinery.
  6. Use hand tools carefully, keeping both hands behind the cutting edge.
  7. Put your tools away while you are not using them.
  8. Clean all equipment and return it to the storage area before leaving the workshop area. 
SIGNS
Obey signs. There are four types of signs:
  • Mandatory
  • Danger (hazard)
  • First aid and emergency
  • Prohibition

VERY IMPORTANT:
  1. Always listen carefully to the teachers (Rosa and Kostyn) and follow instructions. When learning how to use a machine, listen very carefully to all the instructions given by the teachers. Ask questions, especially if you do not fully understand.
  2. While working, ask the teacher again if you have any doubts.
  3. Always be patient, never rush in the workshop.
  4. Report any accident or injury to the teacher immediately (cuts, dust in your eyes, burns...).

More information:
Hand and Power tools.

Organisation of workshop activities


THE COORDINATOR
He/she is the responsible for organising the work of each group member to achive efficient teamwork. This person represents the group but it's not the chief or the boss.

THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MATERIAL
He/she collects the material needed for the work and is also in charge of recycling leftover material.

THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TOOLS
He/she looks after the tools assigned to the group to make sure they are not lost or damaged.

THE SECRETARY
He/she collects, checks and organises all the written documents from each group member (plans, drawings, estimates...) and writes the diary.

THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY
He/she makes sure that the group members follow the health and safety rules in the workshop and when using tools.

THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF CLEANING
He/she makes sure each workstation is left completely clean.