Equiptment and Safety (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Flashcards
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3 types of equipment in wood tech workshops
3 types of equipment in wood tech workshops
Hand tools, power tools, machines
Tasks hand tools are essential for
Tasks hand tools are essential for
Tasks requiring detail and control
Benefits of power tools
Benefits of power tools
Make tasks faster and more accurate
Tasks machines are important for
Tasks machines are important for
Tasks needing power and precision
Hand tools safety: cutting direction
Hand tools safety: cutting direction
Always cut away from your body
Hand tools PPE required
Hand tools PPE required
Gloves and safety goggles
Power tools: safe operation requirement
Power tools: safe operation requirement
Training and supervision needed
Power tools: inspect to prevent electric hazards
Power tools: inspect to prevent electric hazards
Cords and plugs
Power tools protection for shocks & noise
Power tools protection for shocks & noise
Circuit breakers and ear protection
Machines: key safety features for secure use
Machines: key safety features for secure use
Machine guards and emergency stops
Machines: clothing items to avoid
Machines: clothing items to avoid
Loose clothing or jewellery
Hand tools maintenance to prevent rust
Hand tools maintenance to prevent rust
Regular cleaning and safe storage
Safe operating procedures to follow
Safe operating procedures to follow
Manual instructions and use checklists
Ergonomic workstation design features
Ergonomic workstation design features
Adjustable workbenches & anti-fatigue mats
Ergonomic practice to minimise repetitive strain
Ergonomic practice to minimise repetitive strain
Take regular breaks