This presentation discusses tool design and safety. It explains that tools are designed certain ways to improve safety, and understanding why tools are designed as they are helps people use them safely. The presentation covers various tools like saws, drills, files, and screwdrivers. It discusses safety features and proper usage to avoid injuries. Graphic examples of injuries illustrate the importance of following safety procedures when using tools.
This safety induction covers general workplace safety rules and hazards for employees of S.E.S. Labour Solutions. It discusses obligations under workplace health and safety legislation, as well as rules regarding reporting incidents, fitness for work, unacceptable behavior, and personal protective equipment. Common hazards like manual handling, working at heights, electricity, chemicals, vehicles, and machinery are explained. Proper lockout/tagout procedures, first aid, and fire safety are also outlined. The induction concludes with a reminder to complete the assessment questions.
Robotics Team 1128 outlines their safety philosophy and procedures. The key aspects are to end each day in equal or better condition than when you started, only use tools after proper training, and keep teammates safe. Safety violations include fooling around, rushing, or not wearing proper protective equipment. The document details the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) to wear for different tasks like gloves, safety glasses, dust masks, and hearing protection. It emphasizes planning tasks beforehand using a pre-task plan to identify hazards and prevent injuries.
1) The document outlines safety procedures and rules for working in a robotics shop with tools and machinery, including being well-rested, not impaired, and properly dressed/equipped.
2) It details safe practices for using various hand tools, power tools, and stationary machinery, emphasizing inspection, protective gear, speeds/feeds, and secure workholding.
3) Accidents must be reported, and signatures are required to verify understanding of the safety rules for participation.
This document discusses robot hazards in the workplace and prevention methods. It describes the abilities and differences between robots and conventional machinery, sources of hazards, and ways to safeguard robots through establishing a physical work envelope and using sensing devices to automatically shut down robots if persons enter the envelope. The advantages of robots include improved quality, production, and safety, while disadvantages are the initial expense and ensuring proper expertise is developed for operation.
Industrial, manufacturing and construction work sites have plenty of machines. Machines are used for everything from power generation to the sorting of recyclables, and they’re an integral part of assembly lines all over the world.
A number of safety hazards come with working around machinery that employers, safety managers and workers all need to be aware of. By preparing for these dangers, accidents and injuries can be prevented.
In this slideshare we present 10 easy to follow steps that will help ensure your workers a daily safe passage in and around the machines they use.
The 10 steps we discuss are;
1) Don't reach into the machine
2) Use Proper Lockout/Tagout Procedures
3) Stay Clear of Sharp or Moving Parts
4) Watch Out for Cords and Wires
5) Don’t Wear Loose Clothing
6) Wear Proper PPE
7) Use Caution Around Heat Sources
8) Be Careful When Cleaning
9) Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
10) Follow Visual and Written Instructions
If you follow these 10 suggestions, you will find yourself with a whole lot less grief at the end of the work year. To learn more about machine guarding, chick out this article: https://www.babelplex.com/methods-for-machine-guarding-babelplex-industrial-section/ .
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, refers to a wide variety of safety gear designed to minimize the risk of injury to the wearer's body. PPE is used to protect different parts of the body, including the head with hard hats and welding helmets, respiratory protection with masks and respirators, hearing protection with earplugs and earmuffs, and eye protection with safety glasses and goggles. Examples of hand protection PPE are also listed.
This document provides an overview of personal protective equipment (PPE) including what it is, why it is important, common types of PPE, and OSHA standards. PPE is equipment used to protect workers from health and safety hazards like impacts, chemicals, heat, and infections. Employers must provide appropriate PPE and training. Common types of PPE include eye protection, hearing protection, respiratory protection, head protection, foot protection, and body protection. OSHA requires hazard assessments, provision of proper PPE, and training on PPE use, care, and limitations.
The document discusses the proper use and identification of various common hand tools used in computer assembly and repair, including screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, and tweezers. It emphasizes the importance of using the correct tool for each task and following safety procedures to prevent damage to equipment and injury. A variety of hand tools are demonstrated along with best practices for their safe and effective use in computer maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
This safety induction covers general workplace safety rules and hazards for employees of S.E.S. Labour Solutions. It discusses obligations under workplace health and safety legislation, as well as rules regarding reporting incidents, fitness for work, unacceptable behavior, and personal protective equipment. Common hazards like manual handling, working at heights, electricity, chemicals, vehicles, and machinery are explained. Proper lockout/tagout procedures, first aid, and fire safety are also outlined. The induction concludes with a reminder to complete the assessment questions.
Robotics Team 1128 outlines their safety philosophy and procedures. The key aspects are to end each day in equal or better condition than when you started, only use tools after proper training, and keep teammates safe. Safety violations include fooling around, rushing, or not wearing proper protective equipment. The document details the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) to wear for different tasks like gloves, safety glasses, dust masks, and hearing protection. It emphasizes planning tasks beforehand using a pre-task plan to identify hazards and prevent injuries.
1) The document outlines safety procedures and rules for working in a robotics shop with tools and machinery, including being well-rested, not impaired, and properly dressed/equipped.
2) It details safe practices for using various hand tools, power tools, and stationary machinery, emphasizing inspection, protective gear, speeds/feeds, and secure workholding.
3) Accidents must be reported, and signatures are required to verify understanding of the safety rules for participation.
This document discusses robot hazards in the workplace and prevention methods. It describes the abilities and differences between robots and conventional machinery, sources of hazards, and ways to safeguard robots through establishing a physical work envelope and using sensing devices to automatically shut down robots if persons enter the envelope. The advantages of robots include improved quality, production, and safety, while disadvantages are the initial expense and ensuring proper expertise is developed for operation.
Industrial, manufacturing and construction work sites have plenty of machines. Machines are used for everything from power generation to the sorting of recyclables, and they’re an integral part of assembly lines all over the world.
A number of safety hazards come with working around machinery that employers, safety managers and workers all need to be aware of. By preparing for these dangers, accidents and injuries can be prevented.
In this slideshare we present 10 easy to follow steps that will help ensure your workers a daily safe passage in and around the machines they use.
The 10 steps we discuss are;
1) Don't reach into the machine
2) Use Proper Lockout/Tagout Procedures
3) Stay Clear of Sharp or Moving Parts
4) Watch Out for Cords and Wires
5) Don’t Wear Loose Clothing
6) Wear Proper PPE
7) Use Caution Around Heat Sources
8) Be Careful When Cleaning
9) Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
10) Follow Visual and Written Instructions
If you follow these 10 suggestions, you will find yourself with a whole lot less grief at the end of the work year. To learn more about machine guarding, chick out this article: https://www.babelplex.com/methods-for-machine-guarding-babelplex-industrial-section/ .
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, refers to a wide variety of safety gear designed to minimize the risk of injury to the wearer's body. PPE is used to protect different parts of the body, including the head with hard hats and welding helmets, respiratory protection with masks and respirators, hearing protection with earplugs and earmuffs, and eye protection with safety glasses and goggles. Examples of hand protection PPE are also listed.
This document provides an overview of personal protective equipment (PPE) including what it is, why it is important, common types of PPE, and OSHA standards. PPE is equipment used to protect workers from health and safety hazards like impacts, chemicals, heat, and infections. Employers must provide appropriate PPE and training. Common types of PPE include eye protection, hearing protection, respiratory protection, head protection, foot protection, and body protection. OSHA requires hazard assessments, provision of proper PPE, and training on PPE use, care, and limitations.
The document discusses the proper use and identification of various common hand tools used in computer assembly and repair, including screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, and tweezers. It emphasizes the importance of using the correct tool for each task and following safety procedures to prevent damage to equipment and injury. A variety of hand tools are demonstrated along with best practices for their safe and effective use in computer maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
This document discusses different types of automotive tools. It recommends buying quality tools from professional brands like Snap-On rather than cheap consumer brands. Professional tools are more expensive but made for daily heavy use, come with financing options, and dealers provide expertise. The document also covers basic tool sets, different types of sockets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers and other common tools, explaining their uses and proper names. Safety is emphasized, such as using the right tool for the job and wearing eye protection.
The document discusses the proper use of hacksaws. It begins by stating the learning objectives which are to explain what a hacksaw is, identify its parts, state its functions, and how to properly use one. It then lists common reasons why hacksawing may not work properly, such as using the wrong blade, not clamping the work, or applying too much pressure. The document goes on to identify the parts of a hacksaw and provides safety tips for its use, such as selecting the correct blade, keeping the blade rigid, and clamping thin materials. It concludes by describing the proper method for hacksawing, including orienting the work vertically and using full strokes to involve all teeth.
This document discusses various tools used in repoussé metalworking including liners, modeling punches, planishing punches, matting punches, and setting punches. It describes how to make your own tools from tool steel and shape them using sandpaper and a grinder. The document provides instructions for the repoussé process including preparing the metal, transferring the design, working the metal in pitch, and potential issues like overworking the metal. It stresses safety precautions like eye protection, ventilation, and maintaining tools to prevent risks during this metalworking process.
This document provides an overview of basic woodworking tools and safety practices. It introduces measuring tools like rules and tapes, driving tools like hammers, and testing tools such as try-squares. Tooth-cutting tools for sawing like crosscut and ripsaws are described. Boring tools including auger bits and twist drills are also outlined. Holding tools like braces and clamps, as well as sharpening tools like files and stones, are defined. Finally, the document emphasizes the importance of tool maintenance and following safety rules while working.
The document discusses basic tools and equipment used for repair and troubleshooting. It defines tools and equipment, and classifies them into types such as driving tools, soldering tools, splicing tools, boring tools, cutting tools, and auxiliary tools. Specific tools are described within each type. The document also discusses proper care and maintenance of tools to avoid common faults, such as overtightening screws, using tools improperly, or failing to clean tools. A quiz is provided to test understanding.
The document provides information about angle grinder safety. It describes how angle grinders are commonly used power tools that can pose serious hazards. It discusses typical injuries such as cuts, burns and eye injuries that can occur from sparks and debris or disc failure. The document also presents a case study of a fatal accident caused by an operator removing the safety guard and using an improperly sized disc. It emphasizes the importance of using proper personal protective equipment, inspecting the tool and disc, and securing the workpiece.
This document discusses proper tool selection for repairing hardware. It states that the first steps are to understand the tasks needed and plan the sequence. The best tool for each task requires training and following manufacturer instructions. All necessary tools and parts should be obtained. Tools should only be used as intended and instructions followed for safety. The document then describes categories of hardware tools including electro-static discharge tools, hand tools, cleaning tools, and diagnostic tools. Examples are provided for common tools in each category.
Hand tools are commonly used in workplaces but can pose hazards if not properly maintained and used safely. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration provides five basic safety rules for hand tool use: keep tools in good condition, use the right tool for the job, inspect tools for damage before each use, operate tools according to manufacturer's instructions, and use proper personal protective equipment. Common accidents occur from improper tool selection, misuse, unsafe conditions like defective tools, and lack of protective equipment. Proper maintenance of tools and following basic safety procedures can help prevent injuries.
The document provides safety guidelines for using chain saws. It notes that contact with the moving chain and kickbacks are the leading causes of accidents, usually resulting in cuts and scrapes. It stresses the importance of properly maintaining the chain saw and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment like hard hats, face shields, gloves, and protective clothing. The document offers tips for safe chain saw operation such as reading instructions, gripping the saw firmly, keeping the chain brake properly adjusted, and using caution to avoid kickbacks. It recommends demonstrating proper chain saw use for safety talks.
The document provides tips for safely working with sharp objects and protecting hands from injuries. It discusses:
1. How to prevent puncture wounds through good housekeeping and being careful with power tools.
2. The proper first aid for puncture wounds and signs of infection to watch for.
3. Different types of gloves that can protect hands in various situations like disposable gloves, rubber gloves, leather gloves, and metal mesh gloves.
4. Additional hazards for hands like machinery, chemicals, heat/cold, electricity, and repetitive motions. It stresses using safety devices, guards, and disconnecting power before repairing equipment.
This document provides an overview of an industrial hand tool safety training program. The goals of the program are to reduce workplace accidents and injuries, increase productivity, and improve job satisfaction. The program will teach workers how to select the right tool for the job, use tools correctly, and understand safety rules for different tools. It then covers safety information and best practices for various types of hand tools, including sockets, ratchets, wrenches, torque tools, striking tools, screwdrivers, pliers, and tool storage.
This document provides an overview of various hand tools that may be encountered in a workshop. It describes different types of striking tools like hammers, mallets and sledges and their proper uses. Turning tools such as wrenches, pliers and screwdrivers are also outlined. Other tool categories summarized include bladed woodworking tools, saws, abrasives, measuring tools and fasteners. The document stresses the importance of using tools as intended and keeping them well maintained.
1. The document discusses safety procedures for maintaining tools used in technical drafting, including keeping work areas clean, avoiding dropping tools, wiping tools before and after use, sharpening pencils, and storing tools and drawings properly.
2. It also provides tips for cleaning, tightening, and repairing tools like applying lubricants after tightening and wearing protective equipment when cleaning.
3. Potential issues with tools are outlined such as blunt pliers, loose tool heads, and dull cutting tools, with ways to address them like maintaining tool jaws and ensuring tight attachments and sharp blades.
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The document provides information about designing a prosthetic arm for a classmate who recently lost part of her arm below the elbow. It outlines the design challenge which is to create a low-cost prosthetic device that allows her to perform daily tasks. The device must meet criteria such as costing less than $40 and weighing less than 3kg. It also describes the performance tasks the device will be evaluated on, including tossing balls into targets at various distances and placing objects in a container. Background research activities are suggested to inform the design such as patent searches, reverse engineering, and user interviews.
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This document discusses different types of automotive tools. It recommends buying quality tools from professional brands like Snap-On rather than cheap consumer brands. Professional tools are more expensive but made for daily heavy use, come with financing options, and dealers provide expertise. The document also covers basic tool sets, different types of sockets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers and other common tools, explaining their uses and proper names. Safety is emphasized, such as using the right tool for the job and wearing eye protection.
The document discusses the proper use of hacksaws. It begins by stating the learning objectives which are to explain what a hacksaw is, identify its parts, state its functions, and how to properly use one. It then lists common reasons why hacksawing may not work properly, such as using the wrong blade, not clamping the work, or applying too much pressure. The document goes on to identify the parts of a hacksaw and provides safety tips for its use, such as selecting the correct blade, keeping the blade rigid, and clamping thin materials. It concludes by describing the proper method for hacksawing, including orienting the work vertically and using full strokes to involve all teeth.
This document discusses various tools used in repoussé metalworking including liners, modeling punches, planishing punches, matting punches, and setting punches. It describes how to make your own tools from tool steel and shape them using sandpaper and a grinder. The document provides instructions for the repoussé process including preparing the metal, transferring the design, working the metal in pitch, and potential issues like overworking the metal. It stresses safety precautions like eye protection, ventilation, and maintaining tools to prevent risks during this metalworking process.
This document provides an overview of basic woodworking tools and safety practices. It introduces measuring tools like rules and tapes, driving tools like hammers, and testing tools such as try-squares. Tooth-cutting tools for sawing like crosscut and ripsaws are described. Boring tools including auger bits and twist drills are also outlined. Holding tools like braces and clamps, as well as sharpening tools like files and stones, are defined. Finally, the document emphasizes the importance of tool maintenance and following safety rules while working.
The document discusses basic tools and equipment used for repair and troubleshooting. It defines tools and equipment, and classifies them into types such as driving tools, soldering tools, splicing tools, boring tools, cutting tools, and auxiliary tools. Specific tools are described within each type. The document also discusses proper care and maintenance of tools to avoid common faults, such as overtightening screws, using tools improperly, or failing to clean tools. A quiz is provided to test understanding.
The document provides information about angle grinder safety. It describes how angle grinders are commonly used power tools that can pose serious hazards. It discusses typical injuries such as cuts, burns and eye injuries that can occur from sparks and debris or disc failure. The document also presents a case study of a fatal accident caused by an operator removing the safety guard and using an improperly sized disc. It emphasizes the importance of using proper personal protective equipment, inspecting the tool and disc, and securing the workpiece.
This document discusses proper tool selection for repairing hardware. It states that the first steps are to understand the tasks needed and plan the sequence. The best tool for each task requires training and following manufacturer instructions. All necessary tools and parts should be obtained. Tools should only be used as intended and instructions followed for safety. The document then describes categories of hardware tools including electro-static discharge tools, hand tools, cleaning tools, and diagnostic tools. Examples are provided for common tools in each category.
Hand tools are commonly used in workplaces but can pose hazards if not properly maintained and used safely. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration provides five basic safety rules for hand tool use: keep tools in good condition, use the right tool for the job, inspect tools for damage before each use, operate tools according to manufacturer's instructions, and use proper personal protective equipment. Common accidents occur from improper tool selection, misuse, unsafe conditions like defective tools, and lack of protective equipment. Proper maintenance of tools and following basic safety procedures can help prevent injuries.
The document provides safety guidelines for using chain saws. It notes that contact with the moving chain and kickbacks are the leading causes of accidents, usually resulting in cuts and scrapes. It stresses the importance of properly maintaining the chain saw and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment like hard hats, face shields, gloves, and protective clothing. The document offers tips for safe chain saw operation such as reading instructions, gripping the saw firmly, keeping the chain brake properly adjusted, and using caution to avoid kickbacks. It recommends demonstrating proper chain saw use for safety talks.
The document provides tips for safely working with sharp objects and protecting hands from injuries. It discusses:
1. How to prevent puncture wounds through good housekeeping and being careful with power tools.
2. The proper first aid for puncture wounds and signs of infection to watch for.
3. Different types of gloves that can protect hands in various situations like disposable gloves, rubber gloves, leather gloves, and metal mesh gloves.
4. Additional hazards for hands like machinery, chemicals, heat/cold, electricity, and repetitive motions. It stresses using safety devices, guards, and disconnecting power before repairing equipment.
This document provides an overview of an industrial hand tool safety training program. The goals of the program are to reduce workplace accidents and injuries, increase productivity, and improve job satisfaction. The program will teach workers how to select the right tool for the job, use tools correctly, and understand safety rules for different tools. It then covers safety information and best practices for various types of hand tools, including sockets, ratchets, wrenches, torque tools, striking tools, screwdrivers, pliers, and tool storage.
This document provides an overview of various hand tools that may be encountered in a workshop. It describes different types of striking tools like hammers, mallets and sledges and their proper uses. Turning tools such as wrenches, pliers and screwdrivers are also outlined. Other tool categories summarized include bladed woodworking tools, saws, abrasives, measuring tools and fasteners. The document stresses the importance of using tools as intended and keeping them well maintained.
1. The document discusses safety procedures for maintaining tools used in technical drafting, including keeping work areas clean, avoiding dropping tools, wiping tools before and after use, sharpening pencils, and storing tools and drawings properly.
2. It also provides tips for cleaning, tightening, and repairing tools like applying lubricants after tightening and wearing protective equipment when cleaning.
3. Potential issues with tools are outlined such as blunt pliers, loose tool heads, and dull cutting tools, with ways to address them like maintaining tool jaws and ensuring tight attachments and sharp blades.
This aims to practice metalworking for a student who supposes to learn in metal works. Learn the basic metalworking tools and equipment wherein it easy for them to participate in their school activities that related to metal works.
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The document discusses tools and materials used for making simple electrical gadgets, such as pliers, screwdrivers, wire strippers, and soldering equipment. It also provides examples of simple electrical gadgets like extension cords, lampshades, and doorbells. The document stresses the importance of safety practices when working with electricity, such as wearing protective equipment and avoiding overloading sockets.
The document provides information about designing a prosthetic arm for a classmate who recently lost part of her arm below the elbow. It outlines the design challenge which is to create a low-cost prosthetic device that allows her to perform daily tasks. The device must meet criteria such as costing less than $40 and weighing less than 3kg. It also describes the performance tasks the device will be evaluated on, including tossing balls into targets at various distances and placing objects in a container. Background research activities are suggested to inform the design such as patent searches, reverse engineering, and user interviews.
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The document provides information about tools commonly used in a stagecraft scene shop. It identifies safety tools like goggles and gloves, then describes various categories of tools including measuring tools, hammers, cutting tools, clamping tools, pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers and power tools. Specific tools are identified within each category with brief descriptions of their functions. Safety precautions are outlined for proper use of hand and power tools.
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1. Tool Design and Safety
Faster, easier and better quality work is done by using the right tool for the
right job. It also significantly reduces the amount of blood and skin
needed to be cleaned off of your robot parts.
This presentation is focused on WHY tools are designed the way they are
and HOW this affects safety.
Although this presentation is intended for everyone with less than 20
years of experience using tools; Safety Captains, mentors and parent
volunteers supervising students, and newer team members, will especially
get value from attending.
Presenter: Matt Driggers, Mechanical Engineer and mentor for team 2517,
the Green Wrenches. Matt has been known to demonstrate his topic in
gory, noisy or messy ways so beware.
2. FIRSTFare 2012
Tool Design and Safety
(among other things)
Matt Driggers
Hardware Development Engineer,
Hewlett Packard Company
and
Mechanical Mentor
Green Wrenches, Team 2517
team2517.org matt@driggers.cc
3. Disclaimer
• I am not a trained expert on safety, tool design, or
tool use.
• I am giving information based on my experiences,
analysis, and knowledge.
• If an expert gives different advice, utilize it.
– Please let me know so I can pass along better
information in the future.
• Rules cannot apply to all situations!
– The world is complex.
– Use good judgment to adapt to the situation.
4. Warning: Pictures may be graphic.
I will try to warn you with
something like this:
You do not need to look if you do not
wish to, but this is REAL LIFE, things
like this can do HAPPEN.
Help prevent it happening at FIRST.
Images are chosen to illustrate a point. Injuries shown in images may not have been caused by tool use or related to topic.
5. Topics to cover in Tool Design and Safety
• WHY
• Definition of Tool
• 911
• Personal Protection Equipment
• Saws
• Drills, Lathes, Mills: Rotating Machinery
• Screwdrivers
• Compressed Air
• Files
6. WHY is an important aspect of safety.
• Rules go in one ear and out the other.
• Telling your team members WHY a rule exists
or WHY a tool should or should not be used
helps it stick in their minds.
• Training the WHY in advance makes it easier
to get team members to be safety concious
during the rush of building the robot...
– They will understand how serious it can really be.
7. What is a tool?
• A tool is something that helps you accomplish a task.
– A computer is a tool.
– A newspaper is a tool.
– A telephone is a tool.
– A business plan is a tool.
– A mnemonic is a tool.
• Mother Very Thoughtfully Made A Jelly Sandwich Under No
Protest = Major features of our solar system in their order from
our sun: Mercury, Venus, Terra, Mars, Asteroids, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto.
• I will talk about more than “traditional” tools.
– However I will focus more on tools that affect physical
safety and injuries.
9. 911
• Not a tool for robot building, but you need to know how this
communication tool works.
– The operator needs certain critical information
– Excess detail slows down the process.
– Help is often dispatched BEFORE you get very far into your call.
• Clear information is needed, not confusion or panic.
– PRACTICE helps.
– As you are dialing, rehearse your first statement OUT LOUD.
• Calmly answering their questions is your main purpose.
• Start with the nature of the emergency, your name and location.
– Keep your first statement SHORT and simple.
– Let them guide you with questions for the rest.
– Don’t freak if they ask you the same information again. They may be talking to
responder and responder wants info repeated…it is often faster to ask again instead of looking
back in their notes. Also a chance to double check information.
– Repeating does not slow down help arriving. It ensures details are accurate.
10. Personal Protection Equipment
Tools that reduce injury
• Safety Glasses
– “The most important safety rule is to wear these,
safety glasses”. --Norm Abrams, The New Yankee
Workshop
– Wrap around or side shields
• Ninja shards are always trying to attack.
• A good castle wall will help.
– Splash goggles are for that: Splashes
• Usually not working up a sweat in chemistry class like
when working on robots.
• Fogging is a major safety hazard.
11. Personal Protection Equipment
Tools that reduce injury
• Hearing Protection
– Small gaps defeat purpose. They allow loud sounds in.
• Ear plugs are supposed to conform.
• Ear muffs have flexible surface.
• Rub your fingers together to check.
– Most commonly overlooked damaging noise sources
in robotics:
• POWER DRILLS
• BAND SAWS
• SPEAKER SYSTEMS (music, public address systems)
– Tinnitus is permanent. Damage can be done so slowly
it is not noticed.
12. Personal Protection Equipment
Tools that reduce injury
• Gloves
– Use at appropriate times.
• Lifting robots
• Handling fresh-cut metal.
• When welding or helping a welder.
– Be cautious around power tools.
• There are times to use and not use. THINK!
13. OK, you’ve been patient. We are now
coming up on the gory parts.
14. Saws
• The Web exists, USE IT.
– ehow.com
• How to choose a band saw
blade
15. Saws
• A MINIMUM OF THREE TEETH AT ALL TIMES
– Band Saws are the biggest mistake with this!
• Wood blades are often used for aluminum.
• Thinnest wood is ~9 mm (3/8”) thick.
• Aluminum is typically thinner…sheet material or thin walled
tubing (square or round)
– Too few teeth can grab the material by taking deep
bites rather than shaving.
– A deep bite might mean a tooth will break off
• Creates a “ninja shard”.
• Missing tooth means a big notch and an impact for the next
tooth…another ninja shard.
• Risk of blade breaking…a sharp edge snake coming out at 40
feet per second!
16. Saws
• The right number of teeth prevents tool dulling and team
member burns.
– Saw teeth work by shaving off a small amount of material.
• To dig into material, must have enough pressure.
• Pressure (force) and speed give rise to heat.
• Ideal cuts have most of the heat carried off by the chip.
– SHARP teeth generate less heat.
– Local temperature at tip of tooth is very high.
• Metal can soften and dull…meaning more heat generated meaning
duller teeth.
– Dull teeth and too many teeth both increase friction thus heat.
• Too many teeth can’t dig in to shave off material.
– Metal, especially aluminum, can store and conduct this heat to
your hands.
• Severe burns.
• May drop or fling piece.
• May be distracted and get fingers into the saw blade.
17. Saws
• Metal or plastic chip formation at the tip of a
sharp tool.
18. Chip Formation
• Again, USE the web!
– http://thecarpentryway.blogspot.com/2012/06/chip-off-old-block-ii.html
– Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRuSYQ5Npek
19. Saws
• The right type of blade for the job
– Plastic is often too soft for the band saw blade types
and sizes available.
– Fine pitch, low set metal blades are not appropriate.
• Plastic melts rather than cuts if not cut properly.
• Melted plastic jams the blade path, increasing risk.
• Melted plastic grabs onto the blade pulling or throwing
the part.
– Large pitch wood blades are usually not appropriate.
• Large chunks ripped out
• Teeth dig in hard causing part to jerk around.
– Consult with experts, or better: use a hand saw.
20. Band Saw Adjustments and Guards
• Cover the blade area not being used!
– Band Saws have an adjustment that can cover unused blade.
– This cover is built into the blade guides and support.
– Thin blades can move around giving you crooked cuts.
– An unsupported blade can bind, break, and become a snake…
• The adjustable support cost the manufacturer money.
Why would they include them if it costs money?
– The tool works better, so customers are happier, so they spread
the word how much they like the tool, so other people will buy
the tool, they make money!
– You get better quality and spend less time with a properly
adjusted tool, SO USE THE ADJUSTMENTS.
– Besides spending less time filing the part to the right size, you
get safety for “free”.
21. Saws
• Round objects must be clamped, not held!
– Flat tables on band saws and table saws will
support flat items.
– Miter gauge slot allows you to clamp material to
the miter gauge (short items, not just round ones).
– Round items will ROLL into the saw.
• Fingers and hands holding the round item will roll into
the blade when the part rolls.
• Happens FAST.
23. Saws
• Did I mention FAST?
• Human reaction time is on the order of one
quarter second (250 milliseconds).
– Detected by eye or nerves
– Transmitted to the brain
– Processed by brain
– Sent to muscles
– Muscle response time.
• You don’t have time to react.
• Safety comes from not being in the situation.
24. Any Questions on the design features of saws that I
mentioned?
I can only lightly gloss over the complex details of the design.
Before using a tool, look at it and THINK WHY there are safety
guards and adjustments. THINK HOW the tool might be
hazardous with the way you will be using it. THINK HOW the
guards can be adjusted to be in the safest positions.
Continually THINK HOW you might clamp or hold the work
piece more safely.
Understanding WHY a tool is designed the way it is helps you
be safe.
Safety is a SERIOUS topic. Unsafe happens VERY FAST.
25. Drills, Lathes, and Rotating Machinery
• Hand Drills are JUST AS DANGEROUS as mounted drills, lathes, mills, and
other machinery.
• Power Screwdrivers, common for Robotics, fall in this category.
• Rotating tools must deliver high torque at high speeds to get their jobs done.
• Similar to saws, drill bits must have pressure to cut
• This may lead to people pushing or leaning hazardously.
• Dulling occurs if tip heats from too much pressure and speed.
• Go slower and use cutting oil to cool tip of tool.
• Different tool tips are needed for different hardness of materials
• Need to shave material, not dig in or gouge out material.
• Hazards include:
• Pulling off rings.
• Catching hair and clothing.
• Throwing things – Especially chuck wrenches
27. Drills, Lathes, and Rotating Machinery
• Hand Drills are JUST AS DANGEROUS as
mounted drills.
• Power Screwdrivers, common for Robotics, fall
in this category.
• Name tags, necklaces, or keys around your
neck can also be caught in drills and pull you
into them.
28. Drills, Lathes, and Rotating Machinery
• Hand Drills are JUST AS DANGEROUS as mounted
drills.
• Power Screwdrivers, common for Robotics, fall in
this category.
• Hazards include:
• Pulling off rings.
• Catching hair and clothing.
• Throwing things – Especially chuck wrenches
29. Lathe Chuck left in when machine
turned on.
Lathe Chuck impact with hand. Broken thumb bone visible.
30. Drills, Lathes, and Rotating Machinery
• Ladies, it can happen to you too!
• Hair CAN get caught.
• Hair CAN get caught.
• Hair CAN get caught.
31. Instant New Hair Doo
• Note blood all over blouse.
• Will have short hair sticking straight out for next
several months so doing hair will be harder.
Actual incident did not involve power tools. Was a “tuktuk” roll-over in China.
32. Drills, Lathes, and Rotating Machinery
• Ladies (and some guys), it can happen to you too!
• Necklaces OFF.
• Tucking necklaces in shirt is NOT good
enough…they can come out.
• Jewelry such as rings and bracelets are a big
problem.
• Can strip skin off of finger or arm.
• Side comment: Rings are also an issue for welding…severe burns.
33. Catching Rings
Actual incident was ring getting caught on a basketball hoop.
34. Any Questions on the design features of drills and
rotating machinery (mills, lathes)?
Tool must have high torque for cutting.
Tool is often desired to go fast to get the job done
quickly, but this is often not what is needed and leads
to dulling.
Tool must shave, not spin or gouge.
35. Screw Drivers
• Hardened tip so it won’t bend when driving
screws.
• Hard materials are usually brittle.
• Ninja shards go flying if used improperly
– As a chisel (hit with a hammer)
– As a pry bar
– Shards travel long distances.
• Tip is sharp and can puncture hand.
– Power screw drivers don’t need a sharp tip to
penetrate skin…will tear in.
Actual incident was a tiny wood chip..
36. Compressed Air
• Blowing tools (air guns) have designs to not let
pressure build up against skin.
– Side holes in nozzle shroud.
– Cone of rim nozzle prevents sealing against skin.
• Don’t create home-made blowing tools
• Don’t use damaged blowing tools.
• Air can penetrate skin causing bubbles in blood
stream.
– Bubbles can block blood flow…especially risky when
blocks blood to heart or brain.
37. High Pressure Injection Injury
• Sorry…I don’t have an image
of air bubble injury that is
impressive. CAT scan of a
brain with an air bubble is not
very graphic.
• Showing instead a high
pressure oil injection injury
(not air).
– Small puncture wound on
palm BUT
– Skin had to be peeled off up
the fingers and down the
hand to get at the bubbles of
fluid that were injected in.
38. Files
• Tang on file is meant to hold
handle, not be held in hand.
• Cannot directly form an
ergonomic handle in the
steel, so create a mounting
point for a handle.
• Drill a hole in a golf ball for a
very useful handle if you
don’t have easy access to file
handles.
– Different colors for different
file types is good.
39. Files
• Person cutting or drilling should immediately
remove sharp edges.
• Fine tooth single cut file leaves safest surface.
• Files are hardened deeper into their metal than
screw drivers
– Very brittle.
– Do not use as a pry bar.
– Do not hit.
– Large sharp edges occur when a file breaks.
40. Electricity
• Cars and cordless power tools are designed to be
below certain voltage levels.
– AC and DC levels are different.
– Voltages chosen to be reasonably unlikely to generate
enough current through the heart to kill.
• Line voltages (electricity from wall) are instantly lethal.
– Power strips should not point up…collect metal shavings.
– Any tool with even slightly frayed or damaged cord should
be put out of service.
– Grounded cord connections must NOT be bypassed…all
three prongs must be present.
41. Commentary
• Mentors, adult supervisors, students:
– Don’t be afraid to slow robot work down by
telling anyone, even mentors, to not use a tool if
you do not feel comfortable about how it is being
used.
– Mentally practice calling 911.
42. Again,Disclaimer
• I am not a trained expert on safety, tool design, or
tool use.
• I am giving information based on my experiences,
analysis, and knowledge.
• If an expert gives different advice, follow it.
– Please let me know so I can pass along better
information in the future.
• Rules cannot apply to all situations!
– The world is complex.
– Use good judgment to adapt to the situation.
43. Contact me if you have improvements
for me.
• Matt Driggers
• A mentor with FRC team 2517, the Green
Wrenches, Evergreen School District,
Washington.
• matt@driggers.cc
• Video of 2011 presentation is at
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-VkYMJWqT0&feature=youtu.be
44. FIRSTFare 2012
Tool Design and Safety
(among other things)
Matt Driggers
Hardware Development Engineer,
Hewlett Packard Company
and
Mechanical Mentor
Green Wrenches, Team 2517
team2517.org matt@driggers.cc
Editor's Notes
I am not a dynamic speaker, so I have to resort to cheap tricks such as messy demonstrations to keep your interest.
Have called 911 on several occasions.Worked regularly with police as part of my college job.Have been at scenes of accidents.Have had numerous injuries, many preventable.Personally know people with missing or mutilated fingers.
Having seen gory things can help you prepare mentally so you are less likely to freak out when a real situation occurs.
Not just dialing the phone, but what to expect and what to say.
Not just dialing the phone, but what to expect and what to say.
Plastics
Plastics
Plastics
Plastics
Plastics
Not just dialing the phone, but what to expect and what to say.
Not just dialing the phone, but what to expect and what to say.
Have called 911 on several occasions.Worked regularly with police as part of my college job.Have been at scenes of accidents.Have had numerous injuries, many preventable.Personally know people with missing or mutilated fingers.