| A | B |
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| Combustible | Materials or liquids that catch fire easily |
| Flash Point | The lowest temperature at which a substance gives off enough vapors to initiate combustion |
| Material Safety Data Sheets | Written or printed material concerning a hazardous chemical |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration | Federal agency established to ensure safe and sanitary working conditions for employees |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Clothing and/or equipment worn for protection from potential bodily injury associated with chemical use or machine operation |
| Hazard | A potential source of danger |
| Volatile Organic Compound | Toxic substances that evaporate into the atmosphere, contributing to the development of smog and other health concerns |
| Waste Stream | The, solid, liquid, or contained gaseous material that is porduced and ddisposed of, incinerated, or recycled by a facility. |
| Ultraviolet Light | A type of light common in print shops that is harmful to your skin and eyes. |
| Machine Guards | Made to protect the parts of the human body from being cut, squashed, or hit by flying fragments. |
| Barrier Guards | Keep a person out of the operation area but are hinged so they can be moved out of the way to preform an operation. However when they are moved out of position the machine will not run. |
| Decibels | The unit of measure that sound is measured in. |
| Safety Audit | A periodic inspection of the shop to check for possible hazards and to identify possible problem areas. |
| Ink Mist | Tiny droplets if ink thrown into the air by rapidly rotating rollers. |
| Ergonomics | The science of fitting a job to the worker. |
| Lockout | Devices that utilize a lock to hold an energy isolating device in the safe position. |
| Tagout | A prominent warning, such a tag fastened to an energy isolation device. |
| Nip Point | Exist where two cylinders meet or come close to one another. |
| Toxin | A poisonous substances. |
| Spontaneous Combustion | Ignition by rapid oxidation without an external heat source. |
| Environmental Protection Agency | The federal agency required to periodically review and revise national air quality standards to ensure they fully protect human health |
| Ultra Violet | Bright light source used in the print shop to expose plates and screens. Looking at the light can damage your eyes. |
| Right to know | A law that requires employers to communicate information to workers about chemical hazards in the workplace. |
| Accident | Any suddenly occurring, unintentional event which causes personal injury or property damage. |
| First Aid | Immediate, temporary care given the victim of an accident or sudden illness until the services of a physician can be obtained. |
| Safety | State or condition of being safe |
