Classroom Safety 

Classroom Safety

Issuing safety tests in middle school technology education programs is a crucial process to ensure students understand and adhere to safety protocols. Here's a summary of the key safety considerions in our CTE classrooms:

1. Introduction to Safety: Students are first introduced to the importance of safety in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Classroom. This instruction includes understanding common hazards, safety vocabulary, and the importance of following safety procedures. Students are assessed with a general safety quiz to ensure they are knowledgable of basic CTE classroom safety.

2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Students learn about the types of PPE required for different activities and how to use and care for them properly. This step emphasizes the benefits of PPE and how it is properly used to prevent injury.

3. Chemical Safety: Instruction covers identifying chemical hazards, locate and use Safety Data Sheets and proper storage and handling of chemicals. Each classroom has a SDS book on file documenting each of the chemicals use in the classroom setting. 

4. Equipment Safety: Students receive training on the safe use of various tools and equipment specific to their technical education course. This includes proper usage, maintenance, and storage of equipment. 

5. Safety Tests: After the instructional phase, students take safety tests to assess their understanding of the safety protocols. These tests ensure that students can demonstrate their knowledge and apply it in practical situations.  

    Safety Test Resource

6. Ongoing Safety Education and Documentation: Safety education is continuous, with regular reviews and updates to safety protocols. Students are encouraged to communicate any safety concerns to their instructors.  

Safety Acknowledgement Forms

Parent and Student Acknowledgement Form: Each student is required to complete a parent and student acknowledgement form prior to using any of the tools or machines in the classroom.  A safety acknowledgement is a form that students and parents/guardians sign to confirm they understand and agree to follow safety procedures and protocols in our CTE classroom setting. This form is issued from the teacher, directly to the parent/guardian, during the first week of school.