• Safety - state or condition of being safe, freedom from dangers, risk, or injury
• Accident - any suddenly occurring, unintentional event which causes injury or property damage
• First Aid - immediate, temporary care given the victim of an accident or sudden illness until the services of a physician can be obtained

• Carbon Monoxide - colorless, odorless, very poisonous, gas formed by incomplete combustion
• Battery - number of complete electrical cells assembled in one housing or case
• Service Manual - professional book giving exact details, tools, and procedures for servicing one or more types of engines

• Compressed Oxygen - oxygen processed for purity and compressed in bottles
• Carburetor/Parts Cleaner - chemical solution for dissolving deposits such as grease, varnish, gum, and paint from parts without damage to the metal

• OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Act
• CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission

• Green - designates location of safety and first aid equipment
• Yellow - designates caution
• Orange - designates dangerous parts of equipment with may cut, crush, or shock
• Red - identifies the location of fire fighting equipment
• Blue - designates caution against starting equipment while it is being worked on, or against the use of defective equipment
• Ivory - reflects light and “shows the way”

Maintaining a Safe and Orderly Shop
• Arrange machinery and equipment to permit safe , efficient work practices and ease in cleaning
• Stack or store materials and supplies safely in proper places
• Store tools safely in cabinets, racks, or other suitable devices
• Keep working areas and work benches clear and free of debris and other hazards

Maintaining a Safe and Orderly Shop
• Keep floors clean and free from obstructions and slippery substances
• Keep aisles , traffic areas, and exists from of material and other debris
• Properly dispose of combustible materials or store them in approved containers
• Store oily rags in self- closing or spring-lift metal containers

Maintaining a Safe and Orderly Shop
• Know the proper procedures to follow in keeping the work area clean and orderly
• Have sufficient brooms, brushed, or other housekeeping equipment available

• Class A - fires that occur in ordinary combustible materials
– Wood, rags, garbage
• Class B - fires that occur with flammable liquids
– Gas, oil, grease, paints
• Class C - fires that occur in or near electrical equipment
– Motors, switch panels, electrical wiring
• Class D - fires that occur with combustible metals
– Magnesium

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• Pressurized Water - used on Class A fires
• Carbon Dioxide - used on Class B and C fires
• Dry Chemicalused on Class B, C, D fires
• Foam - used on Class A , B fires http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxt3h5WQ3As

• Never strike sparks in a room or area where flammable liquids are used or stored
• Use only approved safety cans for storage of flammable liquids and label them properly
• Do not fill a hot or running engine with gas
• Use a commercial nonflammable cleaner for cleaning tools and parts

• Change any oil or gasoline soaked clothes immediately
• Learn the location and use of fire extinguishers for each class of fire
• Dispose of oil and gas soaked rags in proper place
• Avoid placing live electrical wires near fuel lines, carburetors, has tanks, or gas cans

• Wipe up at once any spilled oil and grease
• Do not direct oil spray toward other workers
• Do not pour old oil on the ground, or down the sink
• Do not oil an engine while it is running or attempt to oil or wipe moving parts

• Always Wear Eye Protection:
– Grinding, chipping, or drilling
– Working under equipment
– Operative abrasive discs
– Charging batteries or using caustic cleaning compounds

• Any and all dangerous conditions of equipment should be reported to instructor
• Treat all electrical equipment as “live” until your have checked
• Use third wire cords and plugs to ground all tools
• Check cords, plugs, and sockets
• Eliminate cords and wires as trip hazards
• Coil and hang or store power tools and cords properly
• In case of emergency be prepared to turn off electrical power switch and/or main switch

• Never use compressed air equipment for dusting off clothing or work benches
• Never use compressed oxygen in place of compressed air
• Use compressed air for the purpose for which it is intended

• Do not operate any machine without having been instructed on its use
• Never start an engine before determining that everyone is in the clear
• Never start and engine without knowing how to shut it off
• Keep hands and clothing away from moving parts
– Flywheels, blades, fans, gears, pulleys, belts, chains,
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• Never run an engine in an inadequately ventilated place
• If you lack the proper tool for the job, consult your instructor
• Wear reasonably tight fitting , appropriate clothing while working in the shop
– No more- slippers
• Always disconnect and ground the wire from the spark plug before inspecting or repairing equipment

• After reassembly be sure all parts, nuts, bolts, and screws are securely in place
• Use ear protection as needed

• Handle batteries with care and use a battery strap or carrier
• Always hold batter upright and set securely so there is no danger of spilling acid
• Never smoke, use and open flame , or cause a spark on battery terminals
• When mixing battery solutions, always pour acid into water
• If acid splashes on you, immediately flush with cold water

Consumer Product Safety Commission
• June 30 th , 1982last day walk-behind power lawnmowers could be built or imported for US consumers without complying with the CPSC
“Safety Standard for Walking-Behind Power
Lawnmowers
• The standard defines a “walk-behind lawnmower” as a grass cutting machine with a minimum cutting width of 12”

Consumer Product Safety Commission
• The standard specifies performance requirements for most rotary lawnmowers manufactured or imported after June 30, 1982
• Every affected rotary lawnmower must carry a certification label
• A blade control system is required that stops the blade completely within 3 seconds after release of control
• The standard specifically applies to the manufacturer and initial sale to consumers

#1All injuries should be treated at once
#2Safety equipment and shoes should be used and worn as required
#3Running or horseplay are not permitted in the shop at any time
#4Any and all dangerous conditions or damaged equipment should be reported to the instructor