Safety Class Work

Safety in the workshop

The most important aspect of being in a technology workshop is SAFETY! The rules for the workshop are there to PROTECT anyone in the room. The rules apply to everyone – students, teachers, visitors, etc. When there is a large group of students working within a limited space, EVERYBODY has to be responsible for the way they, personally, follow the safety rules.

Good manners are also expected in order for everyone in the room to be able to work together without conflict. Examples of good manners include:

• Saying “please” and “thank you”.

• Waiting your turn for the teacher’s assistance. This means waiting quietly and not playing around or interfering with other students and their work.

• Asking if a friend would like some help if you see them struggling with a task.

• Using appropriate language – no swearing and no dating.

• Leave the windows alone.

Workshop rules

These apply to everyone!

1. Students must wear proper attire – covered shoes, long hair tied back, no loose clothing around neck or waist. No jewelry is to be worn.

2. No electronic devices to be worn (this includes visible earphones). School policy will be followed i.e. confiscation! No Mobile phones.

3. Do not use tools and machines unless you have been given instruction and permission by the Teacher. Only 1 person at a machine at any time.

4. If the Teacher talks to the entire class, you must STOP, LOOK and LISTEN.

5. No running, fooling, pushing, chasing, dating, etc. in the room. No throwing anything inside the room (sawdust, pieces of wood, etc.)

6. DO NOT TOUCH anyone else’s work unless directed by the Teacher. Name every piece of your own work.

Safety Definitions

“Safe practices” means __How you do your work, Using PPE while you work. It covers all actions.________________________________________________________________________

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“Safe conditions” means _________How safe is the workshop. Keep it clean, open windows and turn on the lights._____________________________________________________________

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Safety in the Workshop

Safety can be broken down into various areas which have been shown below.

Complete the chart by writing 4 important safety rules for each of the areas named and explaining why it is important. An example has been given for each area.

Personal Safety

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Student Behaviour

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Machine and Tool Safety

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