Shop Safety

General Safety Procedures for Shop

Objectives Understand basic safety for the shop Take quiz on safety procedures

Shop Safety Rules Be in assigned seat at

beginning of the period.

Wear safety glasses at ALL TIMES in the shop.

Use special shields or helmets when necessary.

General Shop Safety Rules Wear protective clothing

(aprons, shop coats, hard shoes-NO SANDALS)

Avoid loose clothing and jewelry in the shop.

Keep the shop in order and clean at all times.

DO NOT throw objects in the shop (walk them to other students or instructors)

Avoid “horseplay” at all times. Removed from shop

Walk, do not run, in the shop. No emergency requires running.

General Shop Safety Rules Report ALL ACCIDENTS,

including minor cuts and scratches, to instructor.

First Aid Kit is available Remain in shop or

classroom at all times unless excused by instructor.

Get Permission to leave

General Shop Safety Rules Help with shop cleanup and storage duties until

everyone is finished and excused by instructor. Clean Up Schedule is Posted Each Week Never operate equipment unless you have been

show how to use properly by instructor and are authorized to use.

Never operate machines unless all guards are in place or machines is OK’d by instructor.

General Shop Safety Rules Use all tools for their

intended purpose and in an approved manner.

Stand to the left side of grinding wheel and blades while machines gain speed.

General Shop Safety Rules DO NOT talk to or

distract other while using equipment. Removed from shop.

Do not leave machines while they are running.

DO NOT adjust, repair, oil, or clean machines while they are running.

Report all unsafe situations or students to instructor, including improperly working machines.

General Shop Safety Rules Handle and store all

chemicals and fuels in the proper way. Yellow cabinet for storage or flammable.

Lift and move heavy objects in prescribed manner.

General Shop Safety Rules Keep your attention on

your work. Follow all directions

from instructor. Shop is by my rules, NOT YOURS !!!

DO NOT handle hot metal with gloves. Use Pliers.

Shop Injuries Breakdown of injuries

in shop: 10% Head-Blue 25% Body-Purple 36% Arms & Hands-

Blue/Green 12% Legs -Light

Green 12% Feet-Dark Green

HeadBodyArms/HandsLegsFeet

Any Questions?