Module 11 Production workshops and tool training

Slide 1

Hello Health and safety; today’s discussion is on production workshops in live entertainment

Slide 2

Working in the shops it is always important to think about the task that you do. Wear appropriate clothes. No food or drink in the work space No smoking. Be sure to be clean and neat. Most shops are shared work spaces. No IPod’s or other personnel listening devices that could distract you from the work at hand. Only use tools you have been trained on. Wear PPE specific to the shop you work in and the materials you handle.

Slide 3

You will be working with a variety of materials. Be sure all containers are labeled. Be sure all containers have appropriate lids. Use flammables cabinet for appropriate chemicals and products. Keep storage areas labeled and clean.

Slide 4

In a prop shop beware of thrift shop purchases. Old mirrors may have silvered mercury material. Some wood can cause dermatitis. Stuffed animals may have asbestos or other toxic products inside. Old wires may have leaded pigment. Mold may be present in any damp areas.

Slide 5

Soldering

Read the SDS before Soldering. Wear eye, face protection and respiratory protection

Slide 6

Costume shops

The key ingredient is Flame proofing materials before the get on stage. Keeping the storage areas mold free. And being aware of dye hazards.

Slide 7

General shop safety

Always disconnect a power tool by unplugging it or switching off the power at the switch box or circuit breaker (lock out) before changing a blade or bit. Report damaged tools or machinery promptly. (Tag out) Do not allow oily rags to accumulate in piles. The possibility of spontaneous combustion is a fire hazard.

Slide 8

Cords and Plugs

Always be sure to disconnect a power tool by unplugging it or switching off the power at the switch box or circuit breaker before changing a blade or bit. Report damaged tools or machinery promptly. (take out of service and Tag) Never wrap a cord around your hands and elbows. Coil it neatly plugging the make end into the female end to keep the ends of the cord clear of debris. And tie a piece of tie line around it to keep it neat when storing.

Slide 9

Do not use any machine that you have not been trained to use! It is always better to ask and get the proper training.

Slide 10 power tool safety

Inspect the tool you are using:

• it has all its fasteners in place.
• The ground plug on the chord is in place.
• It is free of obvious damage.
• that the guard operates properly and freely.
• that the cord is in good condition.

Slide 11

We will do an overview of power tools. Remember this lecture does not substitute for hands on tool training and safety training in the shop with the shop supervisor face to face.

• Hand power tools
• Pneumatic tools
• Table saw
• Band saw
• Radial arm saw

Slide 12

Skill Saw

• If a tool is supposed to have a grounding plug and does not tag it, don’t use it.
• Always disconnect a power tool before changing a blade or bit.
• Always verify that you have removed adjusting keys, chuck keys or wrenches before using a tool.
• If you are using a tool that cuts, check the blade or bit for sharpness. Do not use it if teeth are missing or it appears to be dull.
• Do not force a tool through the material being worked. Follow a guideline or make a jig to get a clean accurate cut.
• Before you begin an operation, make sure that you will not be overreaching and that your cord will be long enough to complete the operation.
• Do not dangle a tool by its cord. Grasp the plug end to remove a cord from a power outlet, do not yank on the cord to unplug it.
• Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations.

Slide 13

Pneumatic tool

• You must always use eye and hearing protection devices when using pneumatic tools.
• Do not use an air hose that leaks air or has cuts or bulges.
• If a pneumatic tool leaks air, disconnect it immediately and notify the shop manager. An air leak may portend a potentially dangerous failure.
• Do not use a pneumatic tool that is missing screws or has an inoperative safety.
• Do not use the impact wrench with sockets intended for use with a hand wrench.
• Treat a pneumatic fastening device as you would a loaded firearm whenever it is connected to the air supply. Don’t point it at yourself or others.
• Fire a pneumatic fastener into a work surface only and keep the hand not grasping the tool away from the area that you’re fastening.
• Correct fastener loading varies from tool to tool. Be sure that you have loaded the correct fasteners properly in the magazine.
• Disconnect the tool from the air line when clearing jams.
• Promptly disconnect the tool from the air line when you have finished using it.

Slide 14

Table Saw

• Secure hair, remove jewelry and gloves.
• Clear the tables of any material that may get in the way or distract you while using the saw.
• Clear the floor of any debris or dust that might create a tripping hazard.
• Check the blade to make sure that it is sharp and is not missing teeth.
• Adjust the blade so that it clears the stock being cut by approximately 1/8″.
• Always check for metal and loose knots in the material you are cutting. Remove before cutting.
• If it is a recycled piece of lumber clean off any, nails, stables or screws before cutting the material.
• Ensure that the guards are in position and in proper working order.

Slide 15

Band Saw

• Secure hair, remove jewelry and gloves
• Always disconnect the machine from power before adjusting the guides or replacing the blade.
• Adjust the sliding guard bar or post so that the upper blade guard and guide is approx. 1/4″ above the work.
• Make sure blade is tensioned properly for its width.
• Verify that the blade guides are properly positioned and that the blade is sharp.
• Make sure that stock is free of metal such as nails and screws.
• Secure hair, remove jewelry and gloves
• Always disconnect the machine from power before adjusting the guides or replacing the blade.
• Adjust the sliding guard bar or post so that the upper blade guard and guide is approx. 1/4″ above the work.
• Make sure blade is tensioned properly for its width.
• Verify that the blade guides are properly positioned and that the blade is sharp.
• Make sure that stock is free of metal.

Slide 17 Shop etiquette

At the end of the work day or when you finish a project

• Brush off table tops.
• Do not begin sweeping floor until all machinery and benches are clean
• Sweep floor
• Empty all trash cans at the end of clean up.
• Check dust collection barrels and empty as required.
• Check in with shop manager before leaving work area.

Slide 18

• All City Tech students must do a tool training seminar before working in the Ent scene shop.

Slide 19 Bibliography

• https://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3080.pdf
• https://www.osha.gov/hazfinder/howtoplay.html