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Workshop Safety Practices

Workshop safety equipment and tools

🔧 Part 1: Safety Equipment and PPE

1. Which PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) must be worn when operating machinery in the workshop?

Safety glasses

Closed-toe shoes

Loose clothing

Hearing protection

2. What is the correct temperature range for storing flammable liquids in the workshop?

Above 30°C

Below 25°C

Any temperature is fine

Below 0°C only

3. Before using any power tool, you must check that the safety _______ is in place and the _______ is properly connected.

Fill in the blanks using words from the answer bank.

4. What should you do if you discover a damaged tool?

Use it carefully

Report it immediately and tag it as unsafe

Try to fix it yourself

Leave it for someone else to deal with

⚠️ Part 2: Risk Assessment and Emergency Procedures

5. List three steps you would take to assess risks before starting a machining project:
6. The fire extinguisher nearest to the welding area should be located within _____ metres of the work station.

5 metres

10 metres

15 metres

20 metres

7. Explain what HASNO stands for and why it's important in workshop safety:
8. Match the emergency situation with the correct first response:
Minor cut
Chemical spill
Fire
Eye injury
Evacuate and sound alarm
Rinse with eyewash station
Apply pressure and elevate
Contain and ventilate area

🎯 Part 3: Hazard Identification and Management

9. Identify three common hazards in the workshop and describe how to manage them:
10. What are your personal safety responsibilities when working in the workshop?

🎯 Extension Activities and Answer Bank

Answer Bank:

Use these terms to complete questions above:

guard • earthing • HASNO • WorkSafe • 10 metres • risk assessment • first aid • ventilation • hazard management • personal safety

Extension Task (Advanced Learners):

Research and design a safety checklist for a specific machine in your workshop. Include at least 8 safety points and explain the consequences of not following each point.

Dyslexia-Friendly Option:

Create a visual safety poster using symbols and short phrases instead of written answers. Include the main safety rules for workshop use.

Teacher Notes:

WALT: We Are Learning To identify and apply workshop safety practices according to Unit Standard 22926 v3.

Use this worksheet after demonstrating safety equipment. Encourage peer discussion for questions 5, 9, and 10. Extension task can be homework or group work.

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