Hand tools Fabrication Equipment Power Tools Automated Tools
General Safety Rules
When working in a fabrication area or using fabrication tools anywhere it is very important to make safety a priority. Fabrication tools (tools used to assemble or change the size/shape of parts) often have sharp, moving, or heavy parts that pose potential safety hazards. Such tools require safety rules that must be followed in order to prevent injury to the operator or other people in the area. You will be tested on these safety rules before you will be allow to work in the fabrication lab. To pass any safety test you need to earn a 100% because it is not acceptable to now know or understand any of these rules.
The number one priority is that everyone walks out of the fabrication area uninjured.
To achieve this goal students and adults will comply with our safety rules.
Do not work in the fabrication area or with any tools if...
You are feeling ill, distressed or too tired to work safely.
You are taking any medication that makes it unsafe to use tools.
You are not wearing proper shoes and appropriate clothing to protect you from injuries.
Before working in the fabrication area students will...
Read all general safety rules.
Ask questions about any rule they don't understand
Pass the general safety test with a 100%.
Agree to follow all general safety rules.
Before entering the fabrication area students will...
Receive permission from the instructor (Mr. Gray).
Put on their safety glasses.
Confine long hair and make sure you have no loose clothing or jewelry that might get caught by a tool or machine.
Have a plan of what work they want to accomplish.
Before using any tools in the fabrication area...
Make sure the teacher (Mr. Gray) is supervising your work.
Layout - draw lines on the material to mark where to cut, drill or shape it.
Choose the right tool for the job.
Make sure everyone is clear and you have enough space to work safely.
Before using Power Tools...
Read the safety rules for that tool. (Power Tool Safety Rules)
Ask questions about any rule you don't understand.
Agree to follow all safety rules for that tool.
Get permission to use that specific power tool.
While using any tool...
Keep your mind on your task.
Do not talk to anyone.
Remember the safe way is the best way.
If in doubt, stop and ask a question.
After using tools in the shop...
Make sure your name is on your material.
Put away all tools.
Clean-up all scraps and dust.
Report to the instructor...
Any unsafe situations you notice.
Any tools that are damaged or in need of maintenance.
Any injury (no matter how small) received while working.