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    ADDIS ABABA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

    COLLAGE OF ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL


    ENGINEERING

    DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER


    ENGINEERING
    LECTURE ON Work Shop Practice I
    (ECEg 3113)
    0-0-3
    Addis Ababa/Ethiopia
    First Semester 2024
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    Work shop safety rules

     The first step in developing a safe work environment is


    to have procedures in place which provide guidelines
    for students to perform various tasks safely.
     The procedure should help eliminate injuries by
    providing rules and guidelines for people working on
    or near energized electrical circuit conductors.
     It should address qualifications, tools, protective
    equipment, approval levels and attendance required for
    various tasks, as well as other additional cautionary
    information.
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    • Also, this procedure should address safe


    approach distances for qualified and unqualified
    personnel.
    • Before you can use equipment and machines or
    attempt practical work in a workshop or a lab,
    you must understand basic safety rules.
    • These rules will help keeping you and others
    safe in the workshop.
    • Following safety rules will also prevent you and
    others from accidents, injuries as well as death.
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    In general, Safe working habits in work shop is


    essential to prevent accidents which may result in
    personal injury or health hazards, damage to tools,
    equipment and property.
    Common causes for accidents are:
    • Improper use of tools and equipment’s, etc.
    • Failure to use protective equipment
    • Protective and safety equipment that has been
    rendered inoperative
    • Failure to follow correct procedure

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    • Faulty equipment and tool


    • Condition of walking and working surfaces
    • Unguarded or inadequately guarded machinery
    • Safety is a matter of common sense and good
    work habit. A person who does not have
    knowledge of or regard for his tools, machines,
    equipment and himself cannot effectively and
    safely perform his work.

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    • A good knowledge of tools is very important for


    safety. Any tool can cause harm if not properly
    used.
    • So any one who uses tools must use them
    carefully and safely to avoid injury.
    • Anyone who knows about safety rules takes good
    care of himself and the tools.
    • He can avoid the danger that may be caused by
    carelessness and ignorance. Report any unsafe
    conditions, equipment, or work practices as soon
    as possible.
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    Safety rules that need to be observed in the
    electric work shop
    1. Never turn on power line without the permission of the
    instructor
    2. No horseplay in the electric work shop
    3. All tools must be used for the purpose that they are
    designed for
    4. Handle sharp-edge or pointed- tip tools such as pocket
    knife, chisels, with care.
    5. Safety procedure stated in all laboratory activities must be
    strictly observed
    6. Keep your work area hazard free
    7. Keep tools and cords away from heat, oil and sharp edges
    that can damage electrical insulation 7
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    8. Never touch live wire or any other current carrying


    parts
    9. Do not use electrical equipment in damp or wet areas
    10. Do not use electrical equipment on or near metals,
    which conduct electricity
    11. Do not over load circuits
    12. Every circuit must be fused
    13. Never experiment with circuits unless you
    understand what you are doing
    14. Bare wires must be insulated to avoid short circuits
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    Safety measures in handling of tools
    1. Handle sharp edge tools with special care
    a) Never carry them unshielded in pockets without their
    cover
    b) When you give a sharp-edge tool to another person, pass
    its handle first, never with the cutting
    edge first.
    c) Avoid placing your fingers or hands in the path of motion
    of the cutting tool
    d) Be on guard at all times against slipping of sharp edge
    tools.

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    2. Never leave tools on top of a step ladder or any other


    place above your head
    3. Never abuse tools and never use them for purposes other
    than those for which they are designed.
    4. Whenever you use files, saws and hammers, wear
    goggles to protect your eyes from flying objects.

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    Storage of tools

    1. Tools may be stored horizontally or vertically


    depending on the construction and safety requirements
    2. Tools must not be exposed to an environment, which
    shortens there service span (example damp area)
    3. Tools must be stored so that they may be easily
    accessible and easily noticed when missing
    4. Chemicals and inflammables must be stored in
    restricted areas.
    5 the worker must inspect all protective facilities before
    doing any job
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