Workshop safety

Welcome to THE WORKSHOP

Here you will learn about the tools that we have available to use in the Design Lab through our online badging platform, Elevate. You will then take the safety training tests and demonstrate your knowledge in the challenge listed below.

Workshop Safety

Design Lab Safety Training

Learn about common safety hazards
Understand the safety rules
Know why the safety rules exist

Smiley Face Challenge

Create your own personalized smiley face using the below tools for one final safety check...

Use a tape ring to draw a circle on an off cut of wood that is at least 125mm x 125mm. Then draw a smiley face of your choosing.
Use the Hand Drill to make starter holes for the eyes and mouth.
Use the Scroll Saw to cut out the eyes and mouth.
Use the Band Saw to cut off the corners.
Use the Belt Sander to sand down the sides into a circular shape.
Use the Sanding Block and Course and Fine Sandpaper to refine the edges into a bevel.