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| Machine Guards | Metal or plastic enclosures that cover moving machine parts and protect the operator from being cut, squashed, or hit by flying fragments. Usually when they are moved the machine automatically stops. |
| Nip Points | The point of contact where two cylinders, gears, or rollers meet or come close to one another. |
| Barrier Guards | Guards that can be hinged or moved. They usually are free-standing and not attached to the machine. They are there to keep people away while the machine is in use. |
| Lockout Devices | A key or combination-type lock used to hold a lock a devices power switch in the safe position to prevent machine from accidentally turning on. |
| Tag-Out Device | A prominent warning device securely fastened to the power switch of a device, to indicate that electrical power is off and must remain off until the tag is removed. |
| Toxic Substance | A poisonous substance. |
| Personal Protective Devices | Clothing or equipment worn for protection from potential bodily injury associated with chemical use or machine operation (Typically latex gloves, earplugs, goggles, apron.) |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | Toxic substances contained in blanket and rollers washes, fountain solutions, plate cleaners, glaze removers, degreasers, and film cleaners. These substances evaporate directly into the air and can cause serious health problems. Care should always be taken when handling VOCs. |
| MSDS | Written or printed material concerning a hazardous material. 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. OSHA requires that these sheets be kept on hand for all chemicals used in the work place. |
| Spontaneous Combustion | Ignition by rapid oxidation without an external heat source. |
| Ergonomics | The science of fitting the job or tool to the worker. |
| Combustibles | Materials or liquids that catch fire easily |
| EPA | An agency of the federal government of the United States charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress. |
| Right to Know | OSHA mandates the statutory right of access to every public record of a state or federal agency by an employee. Chemical information is most frequently associated with the right to know but there are many other types of information that are important to workplace safety and health. |
| Color Code: Green | This color designates location of safety and first aid equipment |
| Color Code: Red | This color designates location of the firefighting equipment |
| Color Code: Yellow | This color designates caution and marks physical hazards (Such as steps) |
| Color Code: Orange | This color designates dangerous parts of equipment, which may cut, crush, shock, or otherwise injure a body. |
| Color Code: Ivory | This color highlights an area that might otherwise not be noticed |
| Hazard | A potential source of danger |
