Glassblowing Workshop Safety and Hazard Awareness
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Topic outline
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Lesson Objectives:
- To educate you about the importance of safety in a glassblowing workshop.
- To provide you with an in-depth understanding of the specific hazards associated with machines and tools used in glassblowing.
- To instill safe practices, emergency procedures, and the responsible use of equipment in a glassblowing environment.
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Teaching Organisation Responsibilities:
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Protective Clothing and Equipment:
- The teaching organisation should provide students and apprentices with access to necessary safety gear, ensuring that it is properly maintained and available for use.
- Offer guidance on selecting appropriate safety clothing and equipment.
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Eye and Face Protection:
- The organisation should ensure that safety glasses and face shields are available for students and apprentices to use and that they are in good condition.
- Provide guidance on choosing the correct shades for face shields depending on the tasks.
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Ventilation:
- The organisation should maintain proper ventilation systems to ensure a safe working environment.
- Conduct regular air quality assessments to identify and address potential hazards.
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First Aid and Emergency Equipment:
- Provide well-equipped first aid kits, fire extinguishers, emergency eye wash stations, and safety showers in the workshop. Ensure that students and apprentices are aware of their locations.
- Establish a clear protocol for reporting injuries and using first aid equipment.
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Workspace Safety:
- Set and enforce safety standards for workspace organisation to prevent accidents and maintain a safe environment.
- Conduct regular safety inspections to identify and address potential hazards.
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Fire Safety:
- Establish and communicate fire safety procedures, and ensure the presence of fire-resistant curtains or barriers where needed.
- Conduct fire drills and ensure that students and apprentices understand how to use fire safety equipment.
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Training:
- The teaching organisation is responsible for providing comprehensive safety training to students and apprentices and for conducting regular safety drills.
- Provide access to instructional materials on safe glassblowing practices and potential hazards.
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Equipment Maintenance:
- Regularly inspect and maintain all glass blowing equipment to ensure it is in good working condition and free from defects. Repair or replace equipment as needed.
- Create a maintenance schedule and log equipment inspections and repairs.
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Documentation and Safety Guidelines:
- Post safety guidelines and emergency contact information in visible locations within the workshop.
- Maintain written documentation of safety procedures and ensure all personnel are familiar with them.
- Maintain clear and updated emergency contact information.
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Emergency Plan:
- Develop and implement an emergency plan for handling accidents, injuries, or equipment failures, and communicate this plan to students and apprentices.
- Conduct regular drills to ensure that all occupants of the workshop know what to do in case of an emergency.
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Hazardous Machines and Tools:
- Clearly label hazardous machines and tools in the workshop, including but not limited to:
- The glass-melting furnace
- Glory holes
- Blow torches
- Annealing ovens
- Electric kilns
- Grinding and cutting equipment
- Ensure that students and apprentices are aware of the risks associated with these machines and tools and are trained in their safe operation.
- Clearly label hazardous machines and tools in the workshop, including but not limited to:
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Safety Signage:
- Display safety signage near hazardous machines and tools to remind students and apprentices of proper operating procedures and safety precautions.
- Include instructions on how to use safety equipment, such as emergency shut-offs.
By adhering to these guidelines and responsibilities, both students and apprentices and the teaching organisation can work together to create a safe and secure environment for learning and practising the art of glassblowing while minimising the risks associated with hazardous machines and tools.
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