Using Equipment

Safely
 Aims for today
To understand why we must use
equipment in a safe manner
Mechanical safety
Electrical safety
Fluid safety
Pneumatic safety
 Mechanical Safety
What do you think we mean by
“Mechanical Safety”?
Mechanical safety is the area of safety
that relates to any mechanical operation.
This could be using a machine i.e a lathe,
working in a car garage, or operating
equipment such as an angle grinder.
What precautions can we put
in place to protect ourselves
whilst carrying out mechanical
operations?
 Examples of precautions
Gaurds Safe working
Training environment
PPE Tool inspections
Gloves Safety signs
Helmets
Ear defenders
Safety boots
 Electrical safety
What do we mean by electrical
safety ?
“Electrical safety, is the precautions
we take when dealing with electricity.”
List as many precautions as you
can think of.
Have safety checks on
wires
Ensure that electrical
appliances are properly
protected i.e. RCDs and
circuit breakers
Use the minimum
voltage possible, out
doors use 110v
 Fluid Safety
High pressure fluid
can puncture skin
and get in to the
blood stream.
|It can get into eyes
and equipment if
not used carefully
Never point a high
pressure fluid at
anyone.
 Pneumatic safety
Do not point at
uncovered skin
Do not use towards
body or face
Caution must be taken
when blowing dust /
swarf
Use guards if inflating
objects
Never exceed rated
pressures
Ensure equipment
is maintained
Use only
equipment
designed for air
systems
What we have covered today
Mechanical safety principles
Electrical safety principles
Fluid safety principles
Pneumatic safety principles

Remember if you do not respect

these types of equipment they all
have the ability to KILL you.