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What is the definition of safety?
State or condition of being safe; freedom from danger, risk, or injury.
What is the definition of accident?
Any suddenly occurring, unintentional event which causes injury or property damage.
What is the definition of First Aid?
Immediate, temporary care given to the victim of an accident or sudden illness until the services of a physician can be obtained.
What is the definition of Hazard?
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What is M.S.D.S.?
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What does M.S.D.S. stand for?
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What does P.P.E. stand for?
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What is P.P.E.?
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What are safety responsibilities of schools?
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What are safety responsibilities of the instructor?
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What are safety responsibilities of the student?
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What are safety hazards involving classroom environment?
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What are safety hazards involving classroom equipment?
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What are some reasons for maintaining a clean and orderly drafting classroom?
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What are steps in maintaining a clean and orderly shop?
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What are potential hazards of misusing electricity?
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What are major causes of electrical accidents?
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What are safety rules for using electrical tools?
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What are the classes of fires?
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Study Notes
Safety Concepts
- Safety: The state of being free from danger, risk, or injury.
- Accident: An unintentional event that results in injury or property damage.
- First Aid: Immediate care provided to a victim of an accident or sudden illness until professional medical help is available.
Hazards and Safety Protocols
- Hazard: A potential source of danger within any environment.
- Material Safety Data Sheet (M.S.D.S.): A document detailing information and procedures for handling chemicals.
- Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.): Specialized clothing or gear worn to protect against health and safety risks.
School and Instructor Responsibilities
- Safety Responsibilities of Schools: Ensure adequate facilities, proper equipment, optimal lighting, and temperature control for safety.
- Safety Responsibilities of Instructors: Offer organized instructional programs, assign cleanup tasks, teach equipment safety, develop emergency plans, and establish an accident reporting system.
Student Responsibilities
- Safety Responsibilities of Students: Maintain a clean work area, report hazards, use equipment correctly, and practice safe behavior.
Classroom Environment & Equipment Hazards
- Classroom Environment Hazards: Little space between aisles, poor lighting, overcrowded conditions, insufficient storage, and ineffective maintenance practices.
- Classroom Equipment Hazards: Sharp corners on furniture, misuse of reproduction equipment, dangers from electrical tools, and risks from paper-cutting devices.
Clean and Orderly Classroom
- Reasons for a Clean Drafting Classroom: To maintain the safest working conditions and replicate industry-standard environments.
- Steps to Maintain Cleanliness: Arrange desks for safety and ease, store materials securely, keep workspaces clear, clean floors regularly, ensure availability of cleaning supplies, and establish cleanup procedures.
Electrical Safety Hazards
- Potential Electrical Hazards: Risks include electrical shock, equipment damage, fire, hospitalization, and even death.
- Common Causes of Electrical Accidents: Carelessness, inadequate maintenance, and improper grounding of equipment.
Electrical Tool Safety
- Safety Rules for Electrical Tools: Use three-wire grounded equipment, never remove ground prongs, select appropriate cord sizes, avoid frayed cords, and stand on dry, non-conductive surfaces.
Fire Classifications
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Classes of Fires:
- Class A: Fires in ordinary combustibles (e.g., paper, wood).
- Class B: Fires involving flammable liquids (e.g., gasoline).
- Class C: Fires near electrical equipment (e.g., motors, switchboards).
- Class D: Fires with combustible metals (e.g., magnesium).
Fire Triangle
- Components of Fire: Fire requires fuel (combustible material), heat (to reach ignition), and oxygen (to sustain combustion).
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This quiz focuses on important safety concepts relevant to classroom environments. It covers definitions of safety, accidents, and first aid. Enhance your understanding of how to maintain a safe learning space.