Safety for DraftingSafety for Drafting

by Mrs. Cloydby Mrs. Cloyd

ErgonomicsErgonomics

Arranging the environment to fit each Arranging the environment to fit each personperson

Monitors should be placed at a 90 degree Monitors should be placed at a 90 degree angle with the light sourceangle with the light source

Repetitive strain is the fasting growing Repetitive strain is the fasting growing occupational injury in the USoccupational injury in the US

Keep your wrists straight while typing to Keep your wrists straight while typing to prevent carpal tunnelprevent carpal tunnel

Equipment SafetyEquipment Safety Follow manufacturers recommendations for Follow manufacturers recommendations for

safe use of all equipmentsafe use of all equipment Always keep air vents on computers clear of Always keep air vents on computers clear of

objects to prevent overheatingobjects to prevent overheating Always be careful with scissorsAlways be careful with scissors Keep loose items away from moving office Keep loose items away from moving office

equipmentequipment Name tagsName tags JewelryJewelry Long hairLong hair ClothingClothing

Equipment Safety (cont.)Equipment Safety (cont.) Static Electricity can disturb data stored on Static Electricity can disturb data stored on

computer diskscomputer disks Paper cutters should always be lowered and Paper cutters should always be lowered and

locked in place when not in uselocked in place when not in use Chairs with rollers should not be misusedChairs with rollers should not be misused At least 5 casters (or rollers) should be on each At least 5 casters (or rollers) should be on each

chairchair Filing cabinet drawers should always be closed Filing cabinet drawers should always be closed

when not in usewhen not in use Keep it from tipping overKeep it from tipping over Keep people from trippingKeep people from tripping Keep from interfering with traffic flowKeep from interfering with traffic flow

Dimension sst 1200esDimension sst 1200es

CAD 1 is not to touch the 3D plotter in CAD 1 is not to touch the 3D plotter in any way for any reason!any way for any reason!

CAD 1 is not to touch the solution tank CAD 1 is not to touch the solution tank for the 3D plotter in any way for any for the 3D plotter in any way for any reason!reason!

Electrical SafetyElectrical Safety

All cords should be kept out of walkwaysAll cords should be kept out of walkways All frayed electrical cords should be All frayed electrical cords should be

repaired or replaced immediatelyrepaired or replaced immediately Hold the plug at the outlet when Hold the plug at the outlet when

unplugging electrical equipmentunplugging electrical equipment Do not overload electrical outlets.Do not overload electrical outlets.

Overloaded OutletsOverloaded Outlets

Fire SafetyFire Safety

All offices should have evacuation All offices should have evacuation procedures in the event of a fireprocedures in the event of a fire

All outside doors should open outAll outside doors should open out

Fire ExtinguishersFire Extinguishers

Class AClass A Ordinary Combustibles such as wood & paperOrdinary Combustibles such as wood & paper

Class BClass B Fires from flammable liquids such as grease, gas, or Fires from flammable liquids such as grease, gas, or

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Class CClass C Electrical FiresElectrical Fires

Class DClass D Fires from flammable metalsFires from flammable metals

Lifting SafetyLifting Safety

When lifting, use proper lifting techniquesWhen lifting, use proper lifting techniques Stand close to the loadStand close to the load Grip firmlyGrip firmly Make sure you can see over the objectMake sure you can see over the object Do not twist your bodyDo not twist your body Bend your knees to lower the loadBend your knees to lower the load When in doubt, ask for help!When in doubt, ask for help!

Safety SignsSafety Signs

Usually color codedUsually color coded Danger = RedDanger = Red Warning = OrangeWarning = Orange Caution = YellowCaution = Yellow General Safety Rules = BlueGeneral Safety Rules = Blue Medical Safety = GreenMedical Safety = Green Radiation = Magenta (Purple)Radiation = Magenta (Purple)

Safety SignsSafety Signs

HealthHealth 80% of back pain can be traced to lack of 80% of back pain can be traced to lack of

exerciseexercise Deep breathing can help alleviate stressDeep breathing can help alleviate stress Symptoms of stressSymptoms of stress

HeadachesHeadaches Dry MouthDry Mouth Back PainBack Pain FatigueFatigue

Foods that are free of saturated fat can reduce Foods that are free of saturated fat can reduce the risk of heart diseasethe risk of heart disease FruitsFruits VegetablesVegetables

Drafting EquipmentDrafting Equipment

Some pieces of drafting equipment have Some pieces of drafting equipment have sharp edges. They should sharp edges. They should nevernever be be Thrown or tossedThrown or tossed TwirledTwirled Pointed at anyonePointed at anyone

Drafting equipment will be kept in the bag Drafting equipment will be kept in the bag until it is needed and then immediately until it is needed and then immediately returned to the bag following usereturned to the bag following use

Drafting EquipmentDrafting Equipment

Eraser shields have sharp edgesEraser shields have sharp edges Position the sharp metal points of Position the sharp metal points of

compasses inside to avoid puncture compasses inside to avoid puncture woundswounds

Always look at equipment before Always look at equipment before grabbing itgrabbing it

Safety & Health Safety & Health OrganizationsOrganizations

Occupational Safety & Health Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)Administration (OSHA)

American National Standards Institute American National Standards Institute (ANSI)(ANSI)

National Fire Protection Association National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)(NFPA)

Underwriters Laboratories (UL)Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

Horseplay is Horseplay is NEVER allowed!NEVER allowed!

Why is safety important?Why is safety important?