Engineering - Coursework Example

Identify the problem. 2. Find the best solution quickly. 3. Carry out the solution. 4. Get a routine follow-up afterwards. 5. Make sure to check with your doctor occasionally. 1.4: (30 words) First I would completely clean and clear off the workspace. After that, I would lay out all the necessary materials, including the layout above everything and then start my assembly. 1.5: (125 words) Risk assessment in the engineering workshop includes making sure that everything is in place properly before and after work is begun.

Hazards may be minimized by ensuring that all elements (whether they be electrical or chemical in nature) are handled appropriately, using proper PPE techniques, precautionary measures, and any other preemptive measures in order to prevent unnecessary injury or damage to property. In order to improve the safety of the workplace in the PPE environment, it is a good idea to make sure that the handling of all materials are in accordance with health regulations as dictated by the region in which one is living.

There may also be various local ordinances one may have to be aware of, so that is important to note. 1.6: (125 words) Cleanliness. The workspace should always be clean and neat. It is a bad idea to even think of accidentally mixing chemicals, which could either explode or give off toxic gases. In a PPE environment that is well-maintained, that is much less likely to happen. The workspace should be cleaned before and after assembly. Orderliness. The workspace should be completely orderly and neat.

Every object should have its place. Safety. Every safety measure that is operable should be employed in order to secure and assure the safety of the person or people working in the lab. At no time should any safety regulations be overlooked. Workspace Designed to Code. The workspace should be designed to local and federal code. There aren’t exceptions. Tasks -- Part 2 2.1: (30 words) The chosen events are: A) Fire breakout; and B) Chemical spillage. Your report should address the points like: How you would report the incident. A) Call the fire department. B) Call the Poison Control Center.

The documents you will use. A) Use the document on the fire extinguisher. B) Read about the chemicals involved in the spill. Who you would report this incident to. A) You would report this first to the fire department, then supervisors. B) You would report this first to the paramedics, then to supervisors. If someone was injured how you would get help. A & B) Wait for paramedics to arrive but lay the person flat on their back if possible in either case. 2.2: (30 words) To maintain good working relationships, one must: 1.

Be polite, prompt, prepared, and participatory. 2. Maintain professional conduct at all times. 3. Keep one’s workspace clean and neat every day. 2.3 (125 words) 1. Make sure all the exits are marked clearly. A lot of the exits that were noted were not marked clearly as exits… important if there is a fire and one needs to escape. 2. Make sure there are easily-readable escape plans posted throughout the building. Occasionally floor plans were hung up regarding which door(s) to escape through when dealing with a fire.

However, there were not as many as one would’ve liked. 3. Have the fire department’s number located on all the maps. This will make calling the fire department easy in case of a fire. Also, the number of the local police on campus maps would also be helpful. 4. Have a good intercampus communication