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Chapter 2 - Sfty & H
Safety and Health
Question | Answer |
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machine guards | Metal or plastic enclosures that cover moving machine parts and protect the operator from being cut, squashed, or hit by flying fragments |
nip points | The point of contact where two cylinders, gears, or rollers meet or come close to one another |
barrier guards | Machine guards that can be hinged or moved |
lockout devices | A key or combination-type lock used to hold an energy isolating device in the safe position to prevent the machine from energizing |
tagout device | A prominent warning device securely fastened to an energy isolating device, to indicate that electrical power is off and must remain off until the tage is removed |
toxic substance | A poisonous substance |
personal protective devices | Clothing or equipment worn for protection from potential bodily injury associated with chemical use or machine operation |
volatile organic compounds (VOCs) | Toxic substances contained in blanket and roller washes, fountain solutions, plate cleaners, glaze removers, degreasers, and film cleaners |
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) | A document, produced by a chemical manufacturer, that summarizes the physical properties of a particular chemical and the health and safety hazards associated with its use. |
spontaneous combustion | Ignition by rapid oxidation without an external heat source |
decibles (dBA) | A unit for expressing the intensity of sound |
ergonomics | The science of fitting the job to the worker |
waste stream | The solid, liquid, or contained gaseous material that is produced and disposed of, incinderated, or recycled by a facility |