1. Technology Education Dept. Bellwood-Antis High School Mr. Mackereth & Mr. Crowell

2. WWear eye protection AT ALL TIMES OVER YOUR EYES when you are in the shop area. KKeep your work area clean and free from all small scraps, excessive sawdust and oil. AAlways remove nails from boards, especially pieces that have been removed for repairs/ remodeling. YOU could step on a nail! DDo not wear loose fitting clothing in shop. No coats or jackets will be allowed in the shop.

3. SStudents are required to take off loose sweat- shirts & sweaters. Shirts under these clothes MUST follow the STUDENT DRESS CODE. SStudents MUST ROLL UP any long sleeved shirts/ sweatshirts while working in the shop. SStudents must remove any loose jewelry. ALL TEACHER DECISIONS ARE FINAL! SSince we may work with heavy pieces of wood or metal, always wear sturdy shoes. AABSOLUTELY NO FLIP-FLOPS /SANDALS!

4. YYou must share the tools with your class. Put tools away when you are done working with them. Don’t keep all the tools at your table. KKeep tables of machines and other work surfaces free of nails and other materials including tools. These can scratch projects. NNever try to move materials past a person who is using a tool, power tool, or machine. TTake a different path to where you are going

5.  Follow the safety procedures recommended for each tool, power tool, or machine. Pay attention to the teacher demonstrations.  STUDENTS WILL NOT BE TALKING DURING TEACHER DEMONSTRATIONS!  Make sure machines come to a complete stop before picking them up or touching them.  Wear a dust respirator when sanding if you are allergic to dust. See Mr. Mackereth.

6. NNever hold small pieces of wood in your hand while you cut. Always lock your work in a vice. AAlways use the guards on machines when provided. If a standard guard is not available, one can be made from clamping devices. CCheck with Mr. Mackereth if you have any questions about tools or machines. WWHEN IN DOUBT, ASK THE TEACHER !

7.  Always keep tools and equipment in top condition. Report any broken or damaged tools, or unsafe conditions to Mr. Mackereth.  Don’t just stick dull tools in the cabinet!  Keep material neatly stacked in the shop. This includes inside the storage cabinets.  Make sure all tools are sharp and in good working order. Always carry pointed objects down and away from your body.

8.  Plan your work before you begin. THINK BEFORE YOU ACT. Always have instructor check your set up before you begin to work.  NEVER work on machines if you are not feeling well or tired. Talk to Mr. Mackereth.  Accidents happen when someone tires to do things too fast. NEVER BE IN A HURRY!  Get first aid for even the slightest scratch.  Always tell Mr. Mackereth about any injury that occurs when you are working in shop.

9. KKeep your fingers and hands out of the way of sharp edged cutting tools. Someone might bump into you, and you may get cut. DDo not run, jump, push, argue, or pick on others in shop. DO NOT MISBEHAVE IN SHOP! YYou will behave just like ladies & gentlemen (GROWN-UP, ADULTS) when you are in shop. KKnow the location of the fire extinguishers and fire exits in your shop. Watch Mr. Mackereth

10. YYou must now PASS a SAFETY QUIZ on all of the information presented on these slides. OOut of 33 points, 28 questions will be of the SAFE or UNSAFE format. For example: ““Carry pointed objects out in front of you.” AAnswer: UNSAFE, carry them DOWN & AWAY! AAn ESSAY question worth 5 pts will require you to describe a SAFE SHOP STUDENT. Answers must be at least 5 COMPLETE SENTENCES! 11 sentence MUST discuss EYE PROTECTION