1. Safety with Metal Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

2. 2 Vocabulary Guards -to equip a machine or device with a protective cover. Equipment -the tools, clothing, or other items needed for a particular activity or purpose. Techniques -the procedure, skill, or art used in a specific task. Protection -something that prevents somebody or something from being harmed or damaged. Safety- protection from the occurrence of injury, danger, or loss. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

3. 3 General Safety in the Metal Lab State and school safety requirements. Safety is a responsibility. Approved eye protection must be worn at all times in the metal lab. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

4. 4 General Safety in the Metal Lab Machine instruction and safety information must be understood before operation. Permission from the instructor must be given before operation any tool or machine. Appropriate dress should be worn in the metal lab. All machines must have properly working guards and safety devices. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

5. 5 General Safety in the Metal Lab Avoid operating machinery while taking medication. Safely dispose of rags and metal shavings in the metal lab. All accidents must be reported to the instructor. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.