Technology Education Lab Safety

Basic safety for daily life Basic shop safety Purpose Of Lesson Basic safety for daily life Basic shop safety How to locate and follow safety information on tools and equipment.

WE WILL DISCUSS Proper Shop Behavior Proper Dress Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Fire Safety Blood Bourne Pathogens Safety Signage (TERMS) Safety Colors Basic Tools Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Your Safety and the Safety of others is at Stake!!! WALK – Never run Never clown around Be considerate of others Stay in your assigned area

Always Practice Correct Safety Procedures Dress Correctly Report any unsafe conditions to instructor IMMEDIATELY Never use Equipment your not trained to use

If your not using the tool LEAVE IT ALONE Get permission to use any tool or equipment Only one student at a time use a tool Don’t throw it away!!

Do not rely on the protective gear to keep you safe Only use a tool for its specific purpose

Do not use power tools unless your instructor is present At the End of Each Hour Stay on a Dry Floor Do not use power tools unless your instructor is present

At the End of Each Hour Tools must be in place and lab cleaned after each class…..

Fire Safety You can use a fire extinguisher to stop a small fire Using the wrong type of fire extinguisher could KILL YOU!!!!

There are Many Types of Fire Class A Ordinary Combustibles Class B Flammable Liquids Class C Flammable Gases Class D Flammable Metals Class Electrical Class F Flammable Liquid (grease/oil)

There are Many Types of Fire Extinguishers Water Dry Chemical CO2 Halon Gas -

Fire Extinguisher Chart

Nearly All in Schools Are Dry Powder (ABC) – Why is that?

Using a Fire Extinguisher

Blood born Pathogens AIDS, Hepatitis, and dozens of others Do Not Touch Do Not Handle

How to Handle Blood Use Gloves Dispose of in proper way If serious – Fill out accident report

Safety Colors RED – Fire GREEN – Safety BLUE – Out of Order

Safety Stripes Yellow – Hazard or object in the way that cannot be moved Yellow and Black – Show areas where operators only are allowed

Hot Glue Gun Do not touch the tip Use only the correct size glue stick Do not put anything except glue in the gun

Wait until glue is completely melted before using Glue can burn you through thin materials

Craft Knives Craft knives Must Be Carried With Cap On Them Pushed Away Body Always Use Cutting Board

MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets Contain safety information on chemicals Contains Emergency Directions Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Product Safety Data Sheet (PSDS)

Hazard Alert Messages Danger Warning Caution Important Notice

Hazard Alert Messages Danger = COULD KILL YOU! POTENTIALLY DEADLY, AND ETC… Warning = COULD CAUSE YOU SERIOUS INJURY, ETC… Caution = COULD HURT YOU, DAMAGE YOUR PROJECT, &/OR THE DAMAGE THE MACHINE Important = YOU COULD BREAK THE MACHINE &/OR MESS UP YOUR PROJECT Notice = YOUR PROJECT WILL MESS UP, NOT COME OUT RIGHT

International Safety Symbols Danger, Warning, or Caution Cutting Hazard Eye Protection Required