One of our biggest concerns in the shop is ensuring the safety of all of our students. The information contained in this site will provide information about the purpose and proper use of each tool and machine in our material processing lab. Click the Tool & Machine Links below to access safety information about specific tools and machines.

Safety Tests

Because of the possibility of personal injury, possible damage to equipment and materials, and the danger of electrical shock, students are expected to follow all safety precautions and procedures to be successful in this class. Students are required to pass the safety exam(s) with a 100%. This is a state requirement for all Career and Technical Education courses. All safety information will be covered in detail in class prior to taking safety tests. Students may retake tests in a timely manner as necessary.

Tests By Grade

6th Grade - General Shop and Hand Tool Safety, Bandsaw Safety, Belt/Disc/Spindle Sander Safety, Drill Press Safety, Drum Sander Safety, Miter Saw Safety, Planer Safety, Router Table Safety, Scroll Saw Safety

7th Grade - General Shop and Hand Tool Safety, Bandsaw Safety, Belt/Disc/Spindle Sander Safety, Drill Press Safety, Drum Sander Safety, Miter Saw Safety, Planer Safety, Router Table Safety, Scroll Saw Safety

8th Grade - General Shop and Hand Tool Safety, Bandsaw Safety, Belt/Disc/Spindle Sander Safety, Drill Press Safety, Drum Sander Safety, Miter Saw Safety, Planer Safety, Router Table Safety, Scroll Saw Safety, Table Saw Safety

**Note: 6th and 7th Grade Students will not be using the jointer or table saw (used by 8th grade only) in class, however these machines will be used during class and can present danger to anyone in the room. That is one of the reasons kickback is listed under tool and machine safety. The purpose, proper usage, as well as safety concerns will be covered in class and represented on the Applicable Safety Tests.