Safety

Safety forms the basis of any activity in the workshop. It is very important for your and the other students' safety that we always adhere to the Health and Safety Rules of New Zealand. 

Whāinga - Objectives

You need to complete the following objectives.

• Familiarize yourself with entering the workshop safely.

• Familiarize yourself with personal protective equipment.

• Familiarize yourself with hand tool safety.

• Familiarize yourself with machine safety.

Do you know general safety rules?  I am sure you will know a few already. You may work collaboratively in dedicated groups to create  safety rules. You will present your end product in a Google Slide. (eight or more slides)

Mahere Whakamua - Action Plan

1. Create google slides covering safety or you can complete the Safety Worksheet.

2. Slide show will have a cover page, information pages with illustrations(general safety, hand tool safety and machine safety) and bibliography page at the end .

Research - Look at videos(Hazards, Workshop Safety, Accidents) and websites to get a comprehensive knowledge of workshop safety. Cover PPE, ventilation and the Health and  Safety Act of  New Zealand applicable on schools.

3. Come up with not more than 10 General Safety Rules for the workshop. You may discuss it with your group. ( Safety Worksheet ) 

     Provide also Safety Rules for Hand Tools as well as the Machines. 

4. As a class we will select the best slideshow for safety.

5. Present your Safety Slideshow on your Blog.

Taunaki  - Evidence

Sample of Safety Rules

1. Complete Form

2. Upload your slideshow to your Blog and to Hapara Workspace Or complete the worksheet on Safety.