Safety

When we started 4841 Electrical and Electronic course we talked about the importance of safety in a workshop (workplace) and safety when dealing with electricity. We coverd things such as general hazards in the workshop,how to avoid hazards or danger,and what to do minimise or isolate hazards. We also talked about what to do in case of an emergency's, where the evacuation points could be, and where fist aid kit might be located  and where are the emergency exits and where the fire extinguisher are located.

We also talked about how to keep onself protected in the workplace and how to keep your fello co-workers safe.What i learnt during this lesson was that personal protection equipment must be worn whenever working in the workplace,equipment  like steel cap boots and overalls at all times and how they protect you in case of accident. We got told that  if we came with no steel cap boots or overalls to a practical class we will not be allowed in.This is just to protect us from any accidents happening,and to prevent us from getting hurt.

Some of the potential risks and hazards that we need to know when we are working in the place are do not remove  cap's such as radiator caps that contanis hot or high pressure fluid. Wait untill engine cools down. Always use axle stands when jacking car up,never rely on hydraluic jack alone. Never smoke in the workshop,if u need to smoke go out side and smoke away from the building. We also  need to take care of short-circuit's or electric shocks when working where there is electricity.