Safety

Introduction:
“Doing the technical job efficiently and properly so
that no damage is done to material or human being is called safety”.

There are two slightly different meanings of safety. For example,

home safety may indicate a building's ability to protect against
external harm events (such as weather, home invasion, etc.), or may
indicate that its internal installations (such as appliances, stairs, etc.)
are safe (not dangerous or harmful) for its inhabitants.

Accidents:
“An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and
unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury to the material
or human being is called accident”.
Accidents can be avoided by taking proper safety measurements.

Causes of Accidents:
There are three main causes of accidents
described as follows

(a)Unsafe Conditions:
Poor working conditions of any type have the
potential to affect a worker's health and safety.

 Unhealthy or unsafe working conditions are not limited to

factories — they can be found anywhere, whether the
workplace is indoors or outdoors.
  Poor working conditions also affect the environment
workers live in, since the working and living environments
are the same for many workers.
 Workers can be exposed to toxic chemicals in a number
of ways when they are doing their job.
 Proper temperature is also very important for safe
working.

(b)Unsafe Act:
Unsafe act of a worker can also cause accidents. It can
happen due to the following reasons

 Lack of knowledge about the work.

 Don’t following the rules properly.
 Lack of concentration and devotion to work
 Improper use of equipment.
 Don’t using the safety clothes.
 Untrained operator
 Over loading
 Over speeding.

(c)Unsafe mechanism:
The uncovered moving parts of a machinery or
equipment can also cause accidents such as an uncovered cutter or
electrical wires.

Common Hazards:
Common hazards in the workplace include

1) Improper use of electrical cords.

2) Acid burns.
3) Blocked emergency exits.
4) Improper marking of the hazardous materials.
5) Cuts and bruises
6) Fire
Safety Clothes:
Safety clothes or equipment includes

Goggles:

Safety Jacket:
Safety Helmet:

Gloves:

Air plug:
 Safety Shoes:

General Safety Rules:

I. Be well informed about the various hazards in your workplace.

II. Observe and Practice the safety procedures established for the
job.
III. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry around machinery.
IV. Never distract the attention of another person, as you can cause
him serious injury.
V. Where required you must wear the protective equipment such as
goggles, masks and gloves etc.
VI. Safety equipment such as pull backs and fire extinguisher are for
your protection be sure equipment is adjusted for you.
VII. Emergency exit should be un blocked.
VIII. Keep working area clean.
IX. Observe smoking regulations.
X. Shut down your machinery before cleaning and repairing.
XI. Do not operate machines or equipment until you have been
properly instructed.
XII. Report any unsafe condition or act to your supervisor.
XIII. Keep machine guards in their intended place.
XIV. Place trash in proper containers.
XV. Use the proper clothing such as lab coat or shoes at workplace.
 ASSIGNMENT NO 2

Mechanical Technology

Submitted to:-
SIR AMJAD AHMAD

Submitted by:-
M. Suleman Arshad

ROLL NO:

10-CH-46

SEMESTER:

2nd