Love. (2013). Addressing Safety and Liability in STEM Education: A Review of Important Legal Issues and Case Law1. The Journal of Technology Studies, 39(1), 28–41. https://doi.org/10.21061/jots.v39i1.a.3
This article examines current legal cases regarding classroom and laboratory safety issues for grades P-16 STEM education programs. In addition, strategies for managing these risks and reducing liability are included.
Created by a self-proclaimed "traditional shop" teacher. These checklists are used instead of safety tests. The instructor shares the checklist prior to machine demonstration. The students catch the purposeful errors using the safety checklists during the demo. After the demo, students do peer reviews prior to calling the instructor for a final check. These checklists are signed and saved to document the learning. This is a great way to get the students involved in safety and avoid problems with students taking tests.
The Texas Education Agency produced a Safety Guide for Industrial Arts instructors in the 70's or 80's. It was revised at a later date for Technology Education instructors. It was online at the University of Houston at one time. It was later posted on the University of Texas Tyler Ingenuity Center website. It is no longer there. However, a copy can be downloaded at the link below. The guide contains examples of forms that teachers may use in class. Samples of safety tests are provided. Handouts that can be used in demonstrations and instructions are available.
In the fall of 2018, the Trade & Industry (T&I) and Agricultural, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Education staff at MDE formed a committee of high school and college CTE teachers and instructors. The mission of the committee was to improve safety instruction in Minnesota CTE laboratories/shops. After a year of exploring the best course of action, a writing team was formed to begin the work that created this manual. The resources include a safety manual, student curriculum and a teacher curriculum.
This audio recording has great tips for safety in the shop. In Episode 19, after a brief intro of Ron's current class project, we discuss the culture of safety in a high school or middle school workshop. This is where the safety checklists originated.
ITEEA has connected to OSHA to provide 1) fact sheets, 2) lab standards, 3) safety topic quick cards, and 4) hand and power tool sheets.