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Safety Committee
The safety committee is an elite group of students who take
responsibility in the welfare of the whole team. They have made a vow to
uphold every rule set in the safety manual and make sure that every student
follows them to maintain a healthy and productive work environment. These
students are assigned to different areas where students work: the classroom
and the shop. These students are:
Safety Captain- Michael Ladner
Co-Safety Captain- Alexander Hopkins
Classroom Committee Members- Stevie Kanter
Shop Committee Members- Brandon Piascik, Anthony Goreski
Video Room Committee Members- Tatianna Myers, Ashley Brock
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General Safety
Student Safety Meetings
At the beginning of each team meeting, a safety meeting will be conducted
to:
Review any walk-around safety inspections conducted since the last safety
meeting.
Review any complaints to assist in correction of hazards.
Evaluate any near miss/accident reports conducted since the last meetings to
determine if the cause of the unsafe acts or unsafe conditions involved were
properly identified and corrected.
Document attendance and any other subjects discussed.
Tool Safety
Whenever a student is using any tools, they must follow certain
guidelines in order to prevent injury, for both themselves and others around
them. Always familiarize yourself with a tool before using it. If you are not
sure how a tool works, ask an instructor or a fellow member of the team who
is familiar with it. When using an extension cord, make sure everyone is
aware of its location and avoid leaving it in a high-traffic area. When a tool
is not in use, be sure that it is unplugged and put away.
Housekeeping
Always store tools in a safe manner. Tie down or support tools if necessary
to prevent falling, rolling, or shifting.
Shavings, dust scraps, oil or grease should not be allowed to accumulate.
Good housekeeping is a part of the job.
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Trash piles must be removed as soon as possible. Trash is a safety and fire
hazard.
Immediately remove all loose materials from stairs, walkways, ramps,
platforms, etc.
Do not block aisles, traffic lanes, fire exits, gangways, or stairs.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Suitable clothing must be worn; long pants, shirts and adequate foot wear.
Safety glasses or goggles must be used when a potential hazard exists.
(Safety glasses must be ANSI Z87 or Z87.1 approved).
Hearing protection (earplugs or earmuffs) must be used in high noise areas.
Gloves (as needed)
Tie back loose hair and clothing
Eye Safety
Safety eyewear must be worn around any power tool that is in use, no
matter if you are the one using it or not. Proper safety glasses are ANSI
(American National Standards Institute) approved safety glasses and are
marked with a Z87 in the inside rim. If they are not marked with a Z87 they
will not be considered to be proper protective eyewear. Even if you wear
eyeglasses you must wear proper eye protection.
Hearing Safety
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In certain cases it is required to wear protective earplugs or earmuffs
when using power tools that are loud enough to cause significant damage to
the ears. Signs should be visibly displayed in such areas.
Electrical
Electric cords will be inspected daily and replaced as necessary.
Do not operate any power tool or equipment unless you are trained in its
operation.
Use tools only for their designed purpose.
In case of tool malfunction, unplug the appliance or turn off the power
completely at fuse-box or circuit breaker box, and report the mentor.
In case of electrical shock, keep the victim lying down. Do not move an
electrical shock victim with suspected injury to the neck or spine unless
absolutely necessary in such a situation as a fire.
Other General Safe Work Practices
Avoid shortcuts – use ramps, stairs, walkways, etc.
Do not remove, deface or destroy any warning, danger sign, or barricade, or
interfere with any form of accident prevention device or practice provided
for your use or that is being used by other workers.
Get help with heavy or bulky materials to avoid injury to yourself or damage
to material.
Inspect tools for defects prior to use. Keep cutting tools sharp and carry all
tools in a container.
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Know the correct use of hand and power tools. Use the right tool for the job.
Fire Emergency
The fire alarms should all be designated and locations of the alarms should
be known to all who work in the building.
All fire extinguishers and exits should be labeled with ANZI standard signs.
If the fire is small and containable, try to put it out with a fire extinguisher.
If the fire is not combatable with a fire extinguisher then the fire alarm
should be pulled and the building evacuated.
Go to the designated assembly point outside the building.
Fire Classes and Fire Extinguisher Types:
Class A extinguishers are for ordinary combustible materials such as wood,
cardboard, and most plastics. The numerical rating on these types of
extinguishers indicates the amount of water it holds and the amount of fire it
can extinguish.
Class B fires involve flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline,
kerosene, grease and oil. The numerical rating for class B extinguishers
indicates the approximate number of square feet of fire it can extinguish.
Class C fires involve electrical equipment, such as appliances, wiring,
circuit breakers and outlets. Never use water to extinguish class C fires - the
risk of electrical shock is far too great! Class C extinguishers do not have a
numerical rating. The C classification means the extinguishing agent is nonconductive.
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Class D fire extinguishers are commonly found in a chemical laboratory.
They are for fires that involve combustible metals, such as magnesium,
titanium, potassium and sodium. These types of extinguishers also have no
numerical rating, nor are they given a multi-purpose rating - they are
designed for class D fires only.
Water extinguishers or APW extinguishers (air-pressurized water) are
suitable for class A fires only. Never use a water extinguisher on grease
fires, electrical fires or class D fires - the flames will spread and make the
fire bigger! Water extinguishers are filled with water and are typically
pressurized with air. Again - water extinguishers can be very dangerous in
the wrong type of situation. Only fight the fire if you're certain it contains
ordinary combustible materials only.
Dry chemical extinguishers come in a variety of types and are suitable for a
combination of class A, B and C fires. These are filled with foam or powder
and pressurized with nitrogen.
BC - This is the regular type of dry chemical extinguisher. It is filled with
sodium bicarbonate or potassium bicarbonate. The BC variety leaves a
mildly corrosive residue which must be cleaned immediately to prevent any
damage to materials.
ABC - This is the multipurpose dry chemical extinguisher. The ABC type is
filled with monoammonium phosphate, a yellow powder that leaves a sticky
residue that may be damaging to electrical appliances such as a computer
paper,
Halon – Multipurpose extinguisher. Halon extinguishers are affective
against almost all types of fires. Halon extinguishers leave no residue and
are totally safe. These are common to use around electrical components.
Locations and Types: in between computer classroom and office (ABC),
In front of shop entrance (ABC)
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First Aid
Knowledge of first aid is a key aspect into maintaining a safe and
healthy environment. Knowing how to handle certain situations can be the
difference between minor and serious injuries. This section will enlighten
the reader to identify harmful situations and how to handle them
appropriately.
Treatment For Burns
Before a burn can be treated, it must be assessed and then identified.
When assessing the burn one must take in consideration the depth and extent
of the burn. Burns can be categorized into three different degrees: first,
second, and third degree burns. First degree burns are burns that damage
only the first layer of skin. These burns will feel much like a mild sunburn.
Second degree burns have damaged multiple layers of skin. These burns
appear swollen and blistered. Third degree burns are the most serious and
damage all layers of skin and possibly damage the underlying tissue. The
burns will appear dry, pale, white, or charred black, swollen, and tends to
break open. In many cases third degree burns will lead to the damage or
destruction of nerves.
If the skin is unbroken water can be run over the burn to relieve the
pain and reduce the heat. If the skin on the burn is broken then a dry sterile
dressing should by applied over the wound, these shall not be removed
unless removed by a medical professional at a hospital. In the case of third
degree burns where the skin is broken medical attention should be delivered
immediately.
Chemical burns require a different type of care from a normal burn.
First the chemical on the skin must be removed. If the chemical remains on
the skin it will still cause harm. The burn must immediately be flushed by
water for fifteen minutes. Then an antibiotic should be applied to the burn. If
the burn is major, medical attention should be sought after.
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When dealing with severe burns be sure that all dressings are clean
and dry. If the wound begins to increase in pain or develop redness and
swelling, seek medical attention.
Treatment For Cuts
Cuts can range from minor to major depending on the size and depth
of the cut and the amount of bleeding. For minor cuts the wound must first
be washed. This should be done by rinsing the wound under running water.
After cleaning the wound it must be properly dressed with a clean dressing.
Major cuts with severe bleeding require immediate attention. Pressure
should be applied to the wounds to stop the bleeding. If the bleeding
continues seek medical attention. If the bleeding stops dress the wound in
clean dressings, these dressings shall not be removed unless by a medical
professional at a hospital. If the cut is deep then seek medical attention
because these wounds are susceptible to infection.
Treatment For Fainting
Fainting is a temporary loss consciousness that occurs from a drop in
blood flow to the brain. The episode is brief, lasting less than a couple of
minutes, and is most often followed by a rapid and complete recovery.
Immediate treatment:
Check the person’s airway and breathing
Loosen tight clothing around the neck
Keep the affected person lying down for at least 10-15 minutes, preferably in
a cool and quiet space. If the person cannot lie down, have them sit forward
and lower his/her head below the levels of the shoulders between the knees.
If vomiting occurs, turn the person onto one side to prevent choking
Elevate the affected person’s feet above the level of the heart about 12
inches. This will help restore blood flow to the brain.
Call 911 if the person who fainted:
Fell from a height, especially if injured or bleeding
Does not become alert quickly
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Is pregnant
Is over age 50
Has diabetes (check medical identification bracelets)
Or other heart-related conditions
Feels chest pain, pressure, or discomfort
Has a pounding or irregular heartbeat
Has a loss of speech, visual disturbances, or inability to move one or more
limbs or has convulsions, tongue injury, or loss of bowel control
Even if it is not an emergency situation, people should be seen by a
doctor if they have never fainted before, if they are fainting frequently, or if
they have new symptoms associated with fainting. Call for an appointment
to be seen as soon as possible
Treatment For Dehydration
Dehydration is a serious condition that is most often caused by lack of
water and extreme activity in heat, but it can also be caused by blood loss,
diarrhea, and vomiting.
The symptoms include dizziness, a severe headache, thirst, loss of
appetite, fatigue, and decreased blood pressure. Dehydration can be serious
and can result in unconsciousness or even death.
The treatment is to slowly increase water intake and decrease the loss of
liquid.
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Tornado Procedure
It is imperative that in the event of a tornado precise measures taken
to insure the well-being of both students and mentors. If the presence of
tornado is confirmed everyone must be notified and it must be made clear to
everyone that they must remain calm but act quickly. It is important to know
that a tornado watch means the possibility of a tornado exists, but a tornado
warning means a tornado has been spotted in the area and extra precautions
should be taken.
Students working in the classroom should move directly into the
hallway and avoid being near windows. The correct position to be in is
sitting against the wall with your arms over your head and covering yourself
with anything that will increase your protection. Avoid corners, windows,
doors, and outside walls.
Students working in the building room, must attempt to make it to a
windowless, enclosed area, only if it is safe to do so. If this attempt is
dangerous it is wiser to stay inside and find cover. Do not move from your
position until it is confirmed that the tornado has passed.