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Safety Vocabulary
Course: Graphic Design (VISC 114)
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University: Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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Safety Vocabulary
Decibel (dBA) - A unit of measure that measures noise levels. It is a value that represents the pressure of a sound.
When sound levels are greater than 90 dBA over a 8 hr workday - hearing protection is needed.
Electrical Safety Switch - A safety device that will cut off all electrical power to machines in the event of an
emergency. (Also called a Panic Button)
Fire Triangle - Oxygen , Heat and Fuel
PASS - Pull pin, Aim nozzle, Squeeze handle and Sweep from side to side
Ergonomics - The science of fitting the job to the worker.
Hazard - Anything with the potential to cause personal injury or illness.
Lifting
● Clear a pathway
● Check Weight and request help if needed
● Position body over load
● Keep back as erect as possible
● Lift with your knees
● Keep objects close to body
● Tighten stomach
● Deliver carefully!
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Light Table - You should never sit on a light table as these special tables have a glass surface. Never stack large
objects or cartons of paper or place your books, book bags, or other personal items on the tables.
MSDS or SDS - 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.
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 Point - The point of contact where two cylinders, gears, or rollers meet or come close to one another.
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
PPE - Personal Protective Equipment (Safety glasses, Steel toed shoes, Aprons, Face Shields)
