Keep behavior appropriate for a classroom: no running, pushing, fighting, or throwing items.
Pay full attention to what you are doing and never distract anyone else when they are working.
Report all injuries to the teacher.
Keep long hair tied back and do not wear loose clothing.
It is CRITICAL that the shop workspace be kept tidy and orderly.
Debris from construction MUST be disposed of, floors swept,
Tools must be stowed in their proper locations BEFORE the end of each working period.
Keep the work area clean, clean up spills and clear the work area from debris or tools not being used. Use scrap to clear the work table to avoid slivers.
Project materials should be stowed in the appropriate classroom storage cupboard
A designated student should sweep the floor at the end of the period
Why you shouldn't use tools that you haven't been instructed to use - "the Tale of the Chisel"
Students must never enter the room unless the instructor is present.
Eye protection MUST be worn at ALL times when you are in the Tech Lab. The face shield protects eyes, ears nose and mouth.
Always ask permission before using any machine.
Don't use a tool if you're unsure how to turn a machine on.
Only one person operates a machine at one time; everyone else is to remain outside the operator zone.
Remember to keep your hands away from the machine’s moving parts.
Do not touch any machines that you have not been shown how to use by the instructor.
Do not spray compressed air at your (or others) face.
Make sure all safety guards are properly adjusted and locked in place.
Do not play with any handles, knobs, or adjustments unnecessarily. Report breakage.
Always turn off machine and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop before making any adjustments or walking away from the machine.
Never stop any moving parts with your hands or material.
Make sure all blades are sharp and tools are in perfect condition.
Report any machine trouble or broken tools to the instructor.
Always take a comfortable well-balanced stance while using tools and machines; never sit.
Turn off your machine and unplug portable power tools.
Put down your tools safely and leave your projects and personal belongings etc.
Walk quickly and quietly out appropriate exit as outlined by fire drill procedure
Teacher is the last person out of the shop and will shut down power and close the shop door.
Lock down notification will come from the PA system and/or from teacher
Follow lock down procedures as prescribed by your principal
Failure to comply with this agreement may result in;
A counseling session (verbal with instructor)
Counseling with Department Head, Vice Principal and Parental contact. (written report)
Additional work time or assignments (contract signed)
Removal from class, no credit given
Bank of Questions: (General Safety)
Multiple Choice
1. You should wear suitable eye protection:
a. to improve your vision
b. whenever you're in the workshop
c. to avoid lazy eye
d. when you desire to improve your appearance
2. You should report all injuries, even though slight to:
a. an advanced student
b. your principal
c. your teacher
d. the office
3. It is best to fasten or remove loose clothing and roll sleeves above your elbows:
a. before operating any machine
b. during the operation of a machine
c. after operating a machine
d. only when you are assisting the teacher
4. The operator's zone around a machine is to protect:
a. the power equipment
b. all the students and the teacher working in the shop
c. only the teacher
d. only the student operating the machine
5. It is best that any liquid spilling on the floor should be wiped up immediately because it: (common sense question)
a. looks unsightly
b. will stain the floor
c. causes more work for the custodian
d. someone may slip and injure himself
6. Before using any power equipment, you should obtain permission from:
a. an advanced student
b. your principal
c. your teacher
d. the office
7. If you notice any breakage or damage to a tool, instrument, or machine you should:
a. ask an advance student to repair it
b. be careful when you use it
c. say nothing because you might be blamed
d. notify your teacher
8. Make all the adjustments on the machine:
a. when the machine is at a dead stop
b. while the power is on
c. during the cutting operating
d. just after the switch is turned off
9. Compressed air can create a hazard to the eyes, therefore, eye protection must be worn. Which of the following are considered dangerous acts: (Common sense question)
a. directing compressed air into the ear or mouth
b. directing compresses air at the face of fellow students
c. directing compressed air at the skin or into a cut, scratch or puncture of the skin
d. all the above
10. After receiving a small cut made on the band saw, you should:
a. report it immediately
b. make an evaluation if first aid is necessary
c. if there is no blood, no need in reporting the injury
d. report the injury if the cut is deep or if there is a lot of blood
11. The guards on a machine should be:
a. used at all time
b. used when you feel like using the guard
c. used only when there is a high risk of danger
d. when the specific operation allows it to be used
e. used if it is attached to the machine
12. To clear scraps from around a machine, you should:
a. wait until the machine has come to a dead stop
b. push the scraps away with a wooden stick
c. lift the guard if necessary to access the scrap
d. all the above
13. ________ is worn to prevent wood chips from getting in your eyes, mouth, and nose:
a. a face shield
b. a pair of goggles
c. a pair of glasses
d. an apron
14. When working in the shop you must:
a. always wear shoes
b. not run in the shop
c. not bother anyone working in another area
d. all of the above
15. If you have to ask someone how to turn on a machine, you should:
a. not run the machine
b. ask the instructor for help
c. refer back to your machine safety rules
d. all the above
Missing words
_________ _____________ must be worn when using any power tool or machine.
Remember to put away tools __________ each use and clean work areas constantly
Do not use ______________air to blow dust from clothing or person.
Never leave equipment or machinery _____________unattended.
Operate equipment, tools or machinery only after receiving proper ____________ and approval from the instructor.
Short answer Questions
Describe the importance of the “Operating Zone”?
What does the red “Kill Switch” do? and when do we use it?
What do you do if you ear the fire alarm while working on a machine?
Please state why each of the following represent a safety hazard.
Horse play in a shop environment.
Leaving unused power tools on a table after you are done using it for the day.
A loose power cord at the end of a power tool.
A “guess” walking into the shop without safety glasses.
Leaving debris on a table / the floor
Wearing open toe shoes or high heels.
NEVER use a hand tool for any purpose other than it's INTENDED USE!
Do NOT disassemble a compound square to make it into a ruler
Do NOT use a chisel as a paint scraper or glue applicator
NEVER horseplay with a handtool
Be sure a portable tool is TURNED OFF before you plug it in
When you finish using a portable hand tool, be sure to:
Unplug it if appropriate
Let it cool down, then
Return it to it's proper storage location
Always keep a proper grip on tools so that they don't slip or fly out of your hands
When moving through a room holding a hand tool - Point the business end (tip, blade) of a handtool toward the floor so that it can't accidentally cut someone standing in front or behind you
The safe and proper use of tools is important for your safety and the safety of others in the shop. below are the links to the tools you will be using to build your projects.
Disc sander video