GAVILAN COLLEGE
Aviation Maintenance Technology Program
SHOP SAFTEY RULES
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School Year
Safety education has as its primary objective the prevention of accidents. Accidents, which result in
injury to personnel, are usually caused by carelessness or ignorance of basic rules of safety. The same
can be said of accidents, which cause damage to building facilities and equipment. With this in mind,
you as a student at Gavilan College Aviation will be given instruction in safety, along with other
instructions. Your cooperation is expected, as you can never be an effective worker unless you are a safe
one.
The following list of safety precautions has been compiled to give you a basic idea of what is expected
while you are in the Aviation Program at Gavilan College. These precautions are designed not only to
make you a safe student with whom to work, but a safe employee once you enter your respective trade in
society upon your graduation. Following each precaution is a blank space for you to initial. Your initial
indicates that the preceding statement has been read by you and that there is no doubt about its meaning.
1.
I will report all accidents to my instructor at once, especially injury accidents.
2.
I will not run, throw objects or engage in horseplay of any nature while in the Aviation
shop or hanger. This includes riding carts and lifts or other moving objects.
3.
I will not smoke in the shop at any time. I will smoke in assigned areas only. I will
smoke only during breaks and properly dispose of my ashes and cigarette butts.
4.
I will not attempt to operate any machine or piece of equipment until I have been given
instruction and am authorized by my instructor to do so.
5.
I will see that all machinery and equipment is shut down and disconnected from its
power source before I attempt to repair or adjust it.
6.
I will not operate any machine with missing or defective guards and will report it to my
instructor.
7.
I will not attempt to repair or tamper with electrical wiring.
8.
I will wear rubber gloves when working with any acid or caustic material. If any of
these materials should come into contact with my skin, I will rinse the affected area
with fresh water immediately and notify my instructor.
9.
I will wear proper eye protection when using power tools
10.
I will keep the floor in my working area clean at all times. I will clean up all spills, and
will place all scrap material in the proper receptacle.
11.
I will inspect ladders carefully before using them, be sure they have secure footing, and
straight ladders are placed against the wall at a safe angle.
12.
I will wear proper eye protection when drilling, grinding and cutting.
13.
I will remove scraps and chips from machines with the proper brush or tool. I realize
that using my hands for this may result in permanent injury.
14.
I will put all stock and tools back in the proper rack when through with them, as
improperly stored materials may cause injury.
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15.
I will see that burred heads of chisels, punches, etc. are ground smooth and square
before using them. I will turn in all broken tools.
16.
I will get help lifting heavy or awkward objects, and will lift with my legs and keep my
back straight.
17.
I will keep all cutting tools sharp and clean, and will cut away from my body when
using sharp-edged hand tools.
18.
I will open all high-pressure valves slowly, and stand away from the cylinder valves
when opening, and avoid using force.
19.
I will never cut or weld an unvented container, and will work only on objects which
have been approved by my instructor.
20.
I will only use air hoses to clean equipment when told to do so by my instructor, and
will never play with the air hoses.
21.
I will wear a respirator when spraying any toxic materials, such as paint, lacquer or
dope.
22.
I will place all dirty rags in the proper metal container to avoid fires.
23.
I will use a dust mask when sanding, filing or grinding composites.
24.
I will avoid prolonged breathing of any volatile materials such as lacquer, gasoline, and
rubber cement. I will be sure there is adequate ventilation because the fumes can cause
serious bodily injury.
25.
I will always use the proper goggles or hood, and never look at a welding arc with the
naked eye, as this can cause blindness.
26.
I will always remove the key from the drill and lathe chucks after tightening or
loosening it.
27.
I will be sure the propeller area is clear before starting any aircraft engine. I will stay
clear of the propeller area when the engine is running.
28.
I will treat all aircraft engines as if the ignition system is on.
29.
I will see that a fire extinguisher is readily available before starting an engine.
30.
I will wear proper shop attire including closed toed shoes and long pants.
31.
I will wear proper eye protection while cutting safety wire. I will control all clippings
and dispose of them properly.
This is to certify that I have read and fully understand the preceding safety rules:
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