Identify and explain at least 5 safety guidelines, rules, and procedures to be followed
when you are in the machine shop. (E1: PC1)
Required Evidence Type: Written.
Type Explanation
The person working in the workshop must wear PPE at all
Personal times because it protects him from the hazardous materials
Protective in the workshop.
Equipment
1 (PPE)
In a workshop, equipment and tools must be handled with
Tool and care. They must not be thrown on the ground, as some of
Equipment them may pose a danger to the person. Rather, they must be
2 Handling placed in their designated place.
Over-pressure on the power source should be avoided as it
Electrical
may cause an explosion in the power source. Also, avoid
Safety
placing an exposed wire in water as it may cause an electric
3 shock to someone.
The workshop must be kept clean at all times so that people
do not stumble. Waste must also be disposed of properly,
for example, disposing of used oils and placing them in the
4
housekeeping designated waste bin.
and
cleanliness
Chemicals must be placed in their designated places
Chemical because they may be toxic. PPE must also be worn when
Safety handling chemicals.
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