SAFETY MEASURES

WELDING AND CUTTING

1. Always wear appropriate PPE.
 Welding helmets with sideshields. Welding helmets protects you from radiation, particles and chemical
burns. Wear the right lens shade for the work you are carrying out. Also use a fire-resistant hood under
your helmet to protect the back of your head.
 Respirators: Your respirator must be suitable for the work you are carrying out.
 Fire resistant clothing: It should have no cuffs, and pockets and must be covered by flaps or taped closed.
Use leather and flame-resistant treated cotton.
 Ear protection. It’s important to wear ear protection that is appropriate for the noise created in workplace
and use fire resistant ear muffs if there’s a risk of sparks or splatter entering the ear.
 Boots and gloves. Use insulated, flame resistant gloves and rubber-soled, steel toe-capped safety shoes
shield you from electric shocks, heat, fire, burns and falling objects.
 Roll up sleeves or trousers. Rolling up your clothes will leave you susceptible to molten metal or sparks
getting caught in the folds, which could potentially lead to severe burns. You should never tuck your
trousers into your work boots.
 Remove helmet while welding. Always wear helmet when welding and when in the vicinity of another
welder.
2. Receive appropriate training
3. Ensure workspace is well ventilated and free of flammable material.
HAND AND POWER TOOLS
1. Keep all tools in good condition with regular maintenance and examine each tool for damage before use and do
not used damaged tools.
2. Use the right tool for the job and operate tools according to manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Provide and use properly the right personal protective equipment.
4. Never carry a tool by the cord or hose and never yank the cord or hose to disconnect it from the receptacle.
5. Keep cords and hoses away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
6. Disconnect tools when not using them, before servicing and cleaning them, and when changing accessories such
as blades, bits and cutters.
7. Keep all people not involved with the work at a safe distance from the work area.
8. Secure work with clamps or a vise, freeing both hands to operate the tool.
9. Avoid accidental starting. Do not hold fingers on the switch button while carrying a plugged-in tool.
10. Maintain tools with care; keep them sharp and clean for the best performance.
11. Follow instructions in the user’s manual for lubricating and changing accessories.
12. Be sure to keep good footing and maintain good balance when operating power tools.
13. Wear proper apparel for the task.
14. Remove all damaged portable and electric tools from use and tag them: “Do not use”

SAFE HANDLING OF MATERIALS

1. Avoid lifting materials from the floor or while seated. Never lift a load over an obstacle. Perform lifts in areas
with adequate footing, space and lighting.
2. Make us of available handling aids.
3. Refrain from using sudden or jerky movements.
4. Modify objects and redesign jobs to make moving easier.
5. Seek assistance form co-workers.
6. Stay in good physical shape
7. Begin lifts close to the body. Do not twist or bend while lifting objects and keep lifts between shoulder and
knuckle height.
 8. Use containers made of lighter materials. Reduce load sized when possible.
9. Do not twist or bend while lifting objects
10. Ensure repetitive, heavy and bulky lifts are not performed.
11. Use conveyors, slides or chutes to eliminate pushing or pulling.
ELECTRICAL WORKS AND INSTALLATION

1. Avoid water at all times when working with electricity. Never touch or try repairing any electrical equipment or
circuits with wet hands. It increases the conductivity of the electric current.

2. Never use equipment with frayed cords, damaged insulation or broken plugs.

3. If you are working on any receptacle at your home then always turn off the mains. It is also a good idea to put up
a sign on the service panel so that nobody turns the main switch ON by accident.

4. Always use insulated tools while working.

5. Electrical hazards include exposed energized parts and unguarded electrical equipment which may become
energized unexpectedly. Such equipment always carries warning signs like “Shock Risk”. Always be observant of
such signs and follow the safety rules established by the electrical code followed by the country you’re in.

6. Always use appropriate insulated rubber gloves and goggles while working on any branch circuit or any other
electrical circuit.

7. Never try repairing energized equipment. Always check that it is de-energized first by using a tester. When an
electric tester touches a live or hot wire, the bulb inside the tester lights up showing that an electrical current is
flowing through the respective wire. Check all the wires, the outer metallic covering of the service panel and any
other hanging wires with an electrical tester before proceeding with your work.

8. Never use an aluminum or steel ladder if you are working on any receptacle at height in your home. An electrical
surge will ground you and the whole electric current will pass through your body. Use a bamboo, wooden or a
fiberglass ladder instead.

9. Know the wire code of your country.

10. Always check all your GFCI’s once a month. A GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) is a RCD (Residual
Current Device). They have become very common in modern homes, especially damp areas like the bathroom and
kitchen, as they help avoid electrical shock hazards. It is designed to disconnect quickly enough to avoid any
injury caused by over current or short circuit faults.

ENGR. RENE T. GABINETE ALEX L. RADA

SUPERVISOR OWNER