Safety in Workshop

Introduction
Human beings are initiative. Some invent ways of making

equipment safe to use and procedures for safe use of equipment

while others invent ways of circumvent the safety features and
experimenting dangerously with the equipment. While carrying out
manufacturing activities in workshop we are involved in operating
different machines equipment's and tools. It is very essential for any
one to know the basic needs of safety in workshop to prevent
himself/herself from hazardous accidents and fatal injuries. Improper

handling of machine and equipment can also damage machine and

equipment itself. No matter how carefully designed and constructed,
none of the machines used in manufacturing process is completely
safe. Safety is ensured only when the machine is properly
maintained, operated and used un der normal conditions. The hazards

associated with workshop work require special safety considerations.

Whether you work in metal shop, wood shop, automotive shop, the
potential hazards for personal inýury are numerous. Industries are
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Table 1highlights common shop hazards, its causes and sources.
Table 1Common shop hazards,causes and its sources
Potential Causes Hazard Sources

Hazards

Welding Fire explosions, Fire Oxygen, acetylene, air

torches hazards Allmetal cutting operations
-Flying debris Burn injuries Power presses, Heavy
(chips) Hearing may get duty machines
-Noise affected Oil, Grease etc.
-Slipping Injury to the operator y Welding
-UV radiation Harmful to retina of Sh Un ground tools,
-Shock the eye equipment
-Sparks Electrical shock to Welding, Grinding
-Toxic operator i Cleaning solvents,
Substances Skin Burns degreasers etc.
Breathing problem,
- Dust overall health may 2 Foundry operations
also get affected
Silicosis which may
permanently disable
a person

The ones listed in this text are incomplete ones and no claim is made
that the list is complete. Since the safet yrequirements are different
for different manufacturing processes, WE: discuss these topics under
different headings of different manufacturing processes. The topics
are discussed in the context of personnel safety, machine and
equipment safety and product safety.
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