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Safety
Lab Safety
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| MSDS | document that contains information on the potential health effects of exposure to chemicals, or other potentially dangerous substances, and on safe working procedures when handling chemical products. |
| Guard | Should never be removed from machinery. Designed to keep the user from getting hurt |
| Safety Glasses | Impact resistant and prevents injury to the eyes |
| Sawdust on the floor | A slip hazard. Should be swept up emediately |
| Miter Saw | Used for making cuts in material at very precise angles |
| Table saw | Powerful tool that can cross-cut or Rip lumber. Can only make straight cuts |
| Band Saw | Used for straight cuts or curved cuts. Guard should be set 1/8" above the surface of material |
| Drill Press | Used for making precise holes in materials |
| Philips | Screwdriver with a tip that looks like a plus sign |
| Flat head | Screwdriver with a tip that looks like a minus sign |
| Toolbox | Where all hand tools have a designated place |
| Organization | Helps to maintain a neat, orderly, and safe lab environment |
| Lathe | Used for shaping material into cylindrical or round designs |
| Vise | Used for holding materials firmly in place while working on them |
| Crescent | An adjustable wrench used for turning bolts or nuts |
| Pliers | Hand tool used for grasping objects |
| Extension cord | Potential trip hazard. Should be put away when not in use |
| Spade | Type of drill bit used for large diameter holes that resembles a paddle |
| Forstner | Type of drill bit used to make large diameter holes that looks like a circular chisel |
| Immediately | Time frame in which an instructor should be notified about equipment malfunction |