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Essential Shop Safety Guidelines

The document outlines basic shop safety rules for operating machines. Key rules include always wearing eye protection when in the shop, starting and stopping machines yourself and staying with them until fully stopped, keeping a safe distance from moving parts, planning your work before beginning, and notifying instructors of any injuries or machine malfunctions. Safety is emphasized throughout with instructions to receive proper instruction before use and always give machines your full attention.

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Essential Shop Safety Guidelines

The document outlines basic shop safety rules for operating machines. Key rules include always wearing eye protection when in the shop, starting and stopping machines yourself and staying with them until fully stopped, keeping a safe distance from moving parts, planning your work before beginning, and notifying instructors of any injuries or machine malfunctions. Safety is emphasized throughout with instructions to receive proper instruction before use and always give machines your full attention.

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Basic Shop Safety Rules

1.​ D
​ ON’T operate a machine until

A) receiving proper instruction,

B) fully understanding how to use it,

C) you have permission

2.​ W
​ EAR EYE PROTECTION (SAFETY GLASSES) at ALL times when in the shop and

working with machines.

-​Always wear eye protection. Even if you’re not doing anything, other people are and a flying
piece of wood or metal from their job can easily injure you

3.​ S
​ tart & stop the machine yourself. STAY WITH THE MACHINE UNTIL IT STOPS.

4.​ K
​ eep a SAFE DISTANCE between your hands & all moving parts on the machine.

5.​ ​ Always give your machine your full attention. Never look away or talk to others.

6.​ N
​ EVER startle someone who is using a power tool or machine. Don’t speak to or distract the

operator in any way.

7.​ P
​ LAN YOUR WORK BEFORE YOU BEGIN.

8.​ D
​ ON’T leave a machine unattended while it’s running.

9.​ N
​ otify your instructor - AT ONCE - if anything breaks or malfunctions.

10.​ Y
​ ou must let the instructor know for EVERY injury - even the slightest scratch.
11.​ S
​ ecurely fasten long hair or hairstyles that could create a hazard.

12.​ W
​ ear suitable clothing. Remove or fasten loose clothing, neckties, or jewelry. Roll loose

sleeves to elbows.

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