General Personal Safety Practices

General Personal Safety Practices

Wear safety glasses

Don't talk to others while operating a machine

No loose, baggy, or hanging clothing

Most accidents are caused by carelessness

Refrain from poor shop behavior:

Scuffling, tripping, pushing, playing with tools, running, hurrying projects, or loud taling

No open-toed shoes

No headphones while operating machinery

Pants recommended rather than shorts

Know where emergency stop buttons are on each machine

Know where first aid kits are

Know where exits and fire extinguishers are located

Whenever working with a machine with a table or a hand tool and a vise:

Ensure the part is secured in table or vise

Vises on a machine table must be clamped down

Turn on proper ventilation

Pay attentions to safety demonstrations and don't rely on other students for advice

Ask questions from teachers and TAs

Use correct tool/machine for the job

Do NOT operate machinery in shop alone

Sharp tools cut better, require less effort, and are safer. Let the instructor know if a tool is dull!
No horseplay allowed

Always have another student or mentor in the shop while operating machinery

Never use a machine without instructor permission

Guards are placed on tools and machines for your safety - do not remove or alter them!

Keep floors clear from backpacks and debris

Never sit on power machinery!

Have instructor double-check your set-up

Make sure switch is in the "OFF" position before plugging in any power tool

Report any damaged tools to instructor at once! This will keep others from possible injury

Caution other students if you see them doing something dangerous. Let the instructor know too!

Let instructor know immediately if you are injured

You must pass the Safety Test & receive instruction on each specific machine before operating it