Professional mechatronics

Professional mechatronics

Reading assignment safey regulations

machine operations

How to use equipment in a safe way

Only one can do it!

Tekst: Warning - Waarschuwing

Machine instructions and warnings are only provided in English. The use of non-English speaking personnel to operate this equipment can cause safety risks, unless the user takes suitable precautions. It is the responsibilty of the employer to ensure that operators understand all instruction/safety mauals and warnings before operating this equipment.

The following points must always be followed:

Never allow untrained personnel to set-up or operate the machine.

The defeating of any safety device or procedure should never be allowed.

One (1) person must operate this equipment. More than one(1)  operator or an assistent will increase the possibility of injury.

When using the foot switch, the maximum electrode opening should never be more than one (1) inch. This is to prevent the operator from placing any parts of his body within the pinch point area of the machine.

Read and follow allw warnings and procedures regarding this type of equipment. Faillure to follow these rules will result in the amputation of severe damage to parts of the body

Beantwoord de volgende vragen:

1. In hoeveel talen wordt de veiligheidsinstructie geleverd?

2. Wanneer mag iemand die geen Engels spreekt met de machine werken?

3. Waarvoor moet de werkgever zorgen als hij niet Engels sprekend personeel met de machine laat werken?

4. Wie mag er nooit aan de machine komen of werken?

5. Wanneer mag men een veiligheidsprocedure overslaan?

6. Waarom mogen er geen twee personen in de buurt komen als de machine in werking is?

7. Aan welke voorwaarde is men gebonden als men de voetschakelaar gebruikt? Wat is de reden?

8. Wat kan er volgens de tekst gebeuren als men de vijf veiligheidsregels niet opvolgt/uitvoert?

Machine operations

Assignment: machine operations and hazards

http://www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-machinery/instructions.htm

Answer the following questions:

1.       Instructions: What type of information is  mentioned when selling/producing new products?

2.       Information of tests should be provided in some cases. Why is this relevant for environment regulations?

3.       What is meant with ‘on-going safety of a product’ and were should this be mentioned?

4.        Write an interview: think of 5 questions and ask your neighbour. He/she has to do the same!

           Make notes and write the interview Q and A.

10 safety tips when welding

Safety equipment welding

Watch the clip: 10 safety clips welding. The narrator gives ten items that help protect you when welding. He also states why and how. Fill in the scheme. If necessary stop the clip. Advice: watch it several times.

 

Item

Description material

Specifics

  1. Safety Jacket

Cow leather

 

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  1. Gloves

 

 

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Welding: Do it yourself

How to learn welding in 25 steps
Welding is a fun, rewarding and very useful hobby to get into and may even open up new employment opportunities for you. This article will get you started by explaining the basics of arc welding and providing information on how to gain further training.

Welding is a fun, rewarding and very useful hobby to get into and may even open up new employment opportunities for you. This article will get you started by explaining the basics of arc welding and providing information on how to gain further training.

Have a look on the WIKI website. It promises to learn anyone to weld in 25 steps. Answer the questions in Dutch.

  1. What is a ‘community’ college? In which country is this type of education to be found?
  2. Which two pieces of advice is given befor starting this course?
  3. The website advices to use ‘a standard AC arc welder using welding rods.” Explain in Dutch what this is.
  4. ‘Welding rods are sold according to their intended use and are usually identified by a coded number.’ Explain why they give this advice?
  5. The steel you use “should be clean, unpainted and ungalvanized and thick enough’. Explain why?
  6. Why do you have to use welding gloves according this website?
  7. Which steps are mentioned when ‘Practice(ing) "striking" the electrode against the welding stock ‘?
  8. Why do you have the helmet in the up position while you are replacing your electrode or working on the metal?
  9. Which warning is given when turning on the welder?
  10. Jerking back is called ‘a natural’reaction’. Why is this?
  11. How do you know when your weld is finished?
  12. ‘When you raise your shield, to look at your weld and evaluate it, you must have your safety glasses on.’ Explain why?
  13. “Experiment with other rods (electrodes) and amperage ‘ Why should you do this?

Danger and electricity

elecricity and safety

Safety first
Safety first

Go to: https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/safety_haz/electrical.html

Answer the following questions:

  1. How many people are killed in the Netherlands because of electrical accidents?Look for these data on the internet.
  2. What happens if people are severely electrocuted.?
  3. Explain the difference between ‘static’and ‘dynamic’ electricity.
  4. Static electricity is based on ‘accumulation of charge’. The word ‘deficiency’ is used. Write down in English how this works.
  5. Describe three kinds of injuries when being electrocuted.
  6. Why do people have to stay in their car when coming close to broken powerlines?
  7. What is the danger when using the wrong type of fuse?
  8. What to do when working in hot or damp environments? Explain this.

warning signs

Assignment: Warning signs

Read this warning sign and describe in Dutch what is written down.

Translate this warning sign!

 

Meaningful sentences

Assignment: Meaningful sentences

Go to the vocabulary list of Beroepsspecifiek Engels Mechatronica. Choose 10 words and use them making 5 sentences in which is clear what the meaning of these words are.

Example:

Words: employer and electrical power.

Sentence: The employer complained about the amount of electrical power being used by his employees.

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    Toelichting
    To be able to repair or produce parts it's important hat you are able to consult an English manual. These assignments will help you to improve this skill. It also prepares you for the final professional test!
    Leerniveau
    MBO, Niveau 3: Vakopleiding;
    Leerinhoud en doelen
    Engels;
    Eindgebruiker
    leerling/student
    Moeilijkheidsgraad
    gemiddeld
    Studiebelasting
    0 uur en 45 minuten

    Bronnen

    Bron Type
    How to use equipment in a safe way
    http://www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-machinery/instructions.htm
    Link
    Safety equipment welding
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYd11w1Dz_w
    Link
    How to learn welding in 25 steps
    http://www.wikihow.com/Learn-Welding-As-a-Hobby
    Link