Accidents Happen!

You don’t have to encourage them!

Personal BehaviorPersonal Behavior

No No runningrunning in lab or classroom. in lab or classroom. No No pushing or shovingpushing or shoving in the in the

classroom or lab. classroom or lab. No No fightingfighting in the classroom or lab. in the classroom or lab. No No “horseplay”“horseplay” or fooling around in or fooling around in

the classroom or lab.the classroom or lab. Students are to be Students are to be “ON TASK”“ON TASK” while while

in the classroom and lab.in the classroom and lab.

Clothing Clothing Loose, baggy clothing is not to be Loose, baggy clothing is not to be

worn when working on machines with worn when working on machines with turning parts.turning parts. They are dangerous. They are dangerous. They should be restricted when They should be restricted when working in the lab. working in the lab.

Roll up loose or long sleevesRoll up loose or long sleeves while working while working in the lab.in the lab.

Tuck in loose or baggy shirts and blouses.Tuck in loose or baggy shirts and blouses. Leave coats, jackets, and sweatersLeave coats, jackets, and sweaters at your at your

seat in the classroom.seat in the classroom. Use appropriate footwearUse appropriate footwear.. Do not wearDo not wear gloves when using machines gloves when using machines

with turning parts in the shop.with turning parts in the shop.

JewelryJewelry

Rings, necklaces, chains, bracelets, Rings, necklaces, chains, bracelets, and watches must be taken off and watches must be taken off before working on machinery that before working on machinery that has has turning partsturning parts or when it creates a or when it creates a hazard.hazard.

Hair, Eyes, and EarsHair, Eyes, and Ears

Long hair must be Long hair must be restricted (pulled back)restricted (pulled back) in in the lab. Must be kept out of your eyes.the lab. Must be kept out of your eyes.

You must You must wear safety glasseswear safety glasses or safety or safety goggles while in the lab when work is being goggles while in the lab when work is being done. (Glasses should be over the eyes not done. (Glasses should be over the eyes not on the forehead or the back of the neck.)on the forehead or the back of the neck.)

Where noise levels are very loud over long Where noise levels are very loud over long periods of time, periods of time, ear protection should be ear protection should be worn.worn.

LiftingLifting You need to get help to lift heavy things, You need to get help to lift heavy things, 1/4 1/4

your body weight or more.your body weight or more. Do not risk back Do not risk back and abdominal injuries.and abdominal injuries.

Long objects should be carried horizontallyLong objects should be carried horizontally.. The preferred practice is to have a person on The preferred practice is to have a person on each end.each end.

Be extremely cautious of raising Be extremely cautious of raising metalmetal into a into a vertical position. It can easily come into vertical position. It can easily come into contact with contact with electrical wiring.electrical wiring.

Be careful not to drop or set heavy objects on Be careful not to drop or set heavy objects on someone’s feet or fingers. They may be yours. someone’s feet or fingers. They may be yours. Open-toed shoes should not be used in the Open-toed shoes should not be used in the shop.shop.

ShopShop Do not allow chips, scraps, and other litter to Do not allow chips, scraps, and other litter to

accumulate (gather) on the floor.accumulate (gather) on the floor. Wipe up all spilled liquids Wipe up all spilled liquids immediatelyimmediately to help to help

prevent falls.prevent falls. Before operating any piece of machinery in Before operating any piece of machinery in

the shop, first learn the safety rules, how the the shop, first learn the safety rules, how the machine works, how to operate the machine, machine works, how to operate the machine, and and GET THE INSTRUCTOR’S PERMISSION.GET THE INSTRUCTOR’S PERMISSION.

Only one person is allowed to run a machine Only one person is allowed to run a machine in the shop. Others are to in the shop. Others are to STAY AWAY.STAY AWAY.

Shop Shop (continued)(continued)

Stay clear of running machines and dangerous Stay clear of running machines and dangerous areas.areas. Do not allow others to stand near a Do not allow others to stand near a machine you are using.machine you are using.

ReportReport to the instructor any machine or tool to the instructor any machine or tool that does not function properly or shows need that does not function properly or shows need of maintenance.of maintenance.

Keep cabinet Keep cabinet doors and drawers closeddoors and drawers closed when when not in use.not in use.

All injuries, All injuries, great or smallgreat or small, must be reported to , must be reported to your instructor.your instructor.

Keep vise handles down when not in use.Keep vise handles down when not in use.

ToolsTools

Keep tools sharp.Keep tools sharp. If treated with disrespect a If treated with disrespect a dull tool can be more dangerous than a sharp dull tool can be more dangerous than a sharp tool.tool.

If you find a dull tool, get the instructor to take If you find a dull tool, get the instructor to take care of it.care of it.

Always cut away from yourself and others.Always cut away from yourself and others. Always unplug electrical tools when you are Always unplug electrical tools when you are

working on themworking on them, , changing an accessorychanging an accessory, , or or when they are not in use.when they are not in use.

Do not cut the third prong off a three prong Do not cut the third prong off a three prong plug.plug.

Make sure the tool is turned off before Make sure the tool is turned off before plugging it in to the power outlet.plugging it in to the power outlet.

Tools Tools (continued)(continued)

If a power cord is damaged, If a power cord is damaged, do not use it.do not use it. Treat lasers with respect.Treat lasers with respect.

• Do not look into the beamDo not look into the beam of a laser. of a laser.• Do not shine the beam into a neighbor’s eye.Do not shine the beam into a neighbor’s eye.• Do not play games with the beamDo not play games with the beam of the laser. of the laser.• Use the laser only as directedUse the laser only as directed

Do not experiment with a toolDo not experiment with a tool to find out to find out how it works. Always ask for help or read how it works. Always ask for help or read the instructions.the instructions.

Always treat scissors with respect.Always treat scissors with respect.

Tools Tools (continued)(continued)

Only Only use a tool for the purpose it was use a tool for the purpose it was intended.intended.

When finished with a tool, When finished with a tool, clean it and clean it and return it to the proper storage place.return it to the proper storage place.

Do not use damaged tools.Do not use damaged tools. If a tool If a tool appears to have a problem, or looks appears to have a problem, or looks damaged show it to your instructor.damaged show it to your instructor.

Keep hands away from all blades and Keep hands away from all blades and cutting surfaces.cutting surfaces. Respect taped safety Respect taped safety zones.zones.

Tools Tools (continued)(continued)

Hot glue guns are not toys.Hot glue guns are not toys. Hot glue Hot glue guns are to be treated with respect.guns are to be treated with respect.• Do not threaten or brandDo not threaten or brand anyone with anyone with

them.them.• Do not stick your fingers in the hot glue.Do not stick your fingers in the hot glue.• Give the hot glue plenty of time to cool.Give the hot glue plenty of time to cool.• Do not leave the hot glue guns plugged inDo not leave the hot glue guns plugged in

after you are through with them. after you are through with them.

Machines – GeneralMachines – General Only the Only the machine operatormachine operator is to turn the is to turn the

machine on or off.machine on or off. Turn offTurn off all machinery when not in use. all machinery when not in use. Keep your mind on the jobKeep your mind on the job and and

concentrate on running the machine.concentrate on running the machine. Do notDo not use any machines when the use any machines when the

instructor is not in the lab or class.instructor is not in the lab or class. AllAll adjustments need to be made with the adjustments need to be made with the

machine turned machine turned off.off. Keep fingers a minimum of Keep fingers a minimum of 2” away2” away from from

cutting blades.cutting blades.

Machines: Band SawMachines: Band Saw

Before turning on the saw, adjust the Before turning on the saw, adjust the upper blade guide so it’s about upper blade guide so it’s about 1/8”-1/8”-1/4”1/4” above the material you’re above the material you’re cutting.cutting.

Wait for the saw to come to full Wait for the saw to come to full speedspeed before you start to cut. before you start to cut.

Wait for the sawWait for the saw to come to a to come to a complete stopcomplete stop before leaving the before leaving the area.area.

Machines: Band SawMachines: Band Saw

If you need to back out of a long cut, If you need to back out of a long cut, turn off the saw and wait for it to turn off the saw and wait for it to come to a come to a completecomplete stop. stop.

Do not touch the blade.Do not touch the blade. Guide the Guide the material so your hands and fingers material so your hands and fingers are never are never in linein line with the cutting with the cutting teeth.teeth.

Use a piece of wood to remove Use a piece of wood to remove scraps from around the blade.scraps from around the blade.

Machines: Band SawMachines: Band Saw Never stand on the Never stand on the right sideright side of the of the

saw.saw. When cutting a curve, When cutting a curve, cut slowly and do cut slowly and do

not stop cuttingnot stop cutting until the curve is until the curve is completely cut. completely cut.

Make Make relief cutsrelief cuts before cutting curves. before cutting curves. Do not cut materialDo not cut material that does not have that does not have

a flat side on the bottom.a flat side on the bottom. Never force the material.Never force the material. Feed the Feed the

material slowly to allow a smooth, easy material slowly to allow a smooth, easy cut.cut.

Machines: Scroll SawMachines: Scroll Saw

Check the blade installation, the teeth Check the blade installation, the teeth must point downward.must point downward.

Test the blade tension to see that it is Test the blade tension to see that it is adjusted correctly.adjusted correctly.

When cutting a curve, When cutting a curve, do not stop do not stop cuttingcutting until the curve is completely cut. until the curve is completely cut.

Keep the top guide and Keep the top guide and pressure foot pressure foot adjusted to adjusted to just touching just touching the item being the item being cut.cut.

Machines: Drill PressMachines: Drill Press

Be sure the bit is Be sure the bit is sharp, straight sharp, straight and in good conditionand in good condition before using before using it.it.

The clearance hole in the center of The clearance hole in the center of the table must be lined up directly the table must be lined up directly under the cutting tool.under the cutting tool.

Use clamps to hold the material Use clamps to hold the material securelysecurely on the table. on the table.

Machines: Drill PressMachines: Drill Press

Always Always remove the chuck keyremove the chuck key from from the chuck before turning on the drill the chuck before turning on the drill press.press.

Keep Keep hands and fingers awayhands and fingers away from from the area directly under the drill hole the area directly under the drill hole in the table.in the table.

Let the drill press coast to a stop. Let the drill press coast to a stop. Never stop it by hand.Never stop it by hand.

Machines: Disk and Belt SandersMachines: Disk and Belt Sanders

Always Always sand material on the down sand material on the down stroke sidestroke side of the disk sander. of the disk sander.

Small pieces of material Small pieces of material should nevershould never be sandedbe sanded on the power sanders. on the power sanders. They could get caught between the They could get caught between the table and the sanding belt pulling table and the sanding belt pulling your fingers into the belt.your fingers into the belt.

ReplaceReplace the sand paper if it becomes the sand paper if it becomes damaged or worn.damaged or worn.

Machines: Disk and Belt SandersMachines: Disk and Belt Sanders

Keep the work Keep the work moving back and forthmoving back and forth to avoid burning the disk sander.to avoid burning the disk sander.

Use light pressure while sanding.Use light pressure while sanding. Keep the work flat against the table Keep the work flat against the table

while sanding.while sanding. Do not sand material with wet glue Do not sand material with wet glue

or hot glue on it.or hot glue on it.

Machines: Spindle SanderMachines: Spindle Sander

Keep fingers Keep fingers away fromaway from the rotating the rotating sanding drumsanding drum

The sanding drum The sanding drum must not be usedmust not be used if it is damaged or wornif it is damaged or worn

Small pieces of material Small pieces of material should nevershould never be sandedbe sanded on the spindle sander. on the spindle sander.

Keep the table insert in place.Keep the table insert in place. Always Always feed your work againstfeed your work against the the

direction of the sanding drum direction of the sanding drum rotation.rotation.

It’s no It’s no Accident!Accident!

Machines: LatheMachines: Lathe

Long sleeves, loose clothing, and Long sleeves, loose clothing, and hanging items hanging items must be must be removedremoved or or tied back before using the lathe.tied back before using the lathe.

Examine the wood for Examine the wood for checks, knots checks, knots or other defects or other defects before you put it on before you put it on the lathe.the lathe.

The work must be The work must be balanced and balanced and securely heldsecurely held between centers or between centers or mounted on a faceplate.mounted on a faceplate.

Machines: LatheMachines: Lathe

The tool rest should be set about The tool rest should be set about 1/4”1/4” from the work.from the work.

Remove the tool rest Remove the tool rest when sanding when sanding and polishing.and polishing.

Use a Use a slow speedslow speed to remove material to remove material until it is round. When the item is until it is round. When the item is round, higher speeds can be used.round, higher speeds can be used.

Use common sense and caution while Use common sense and caution while turning on the lathe.turning on the lathe.

Machines: Miter SawMachines: Miter Saw

The miter saw should not be used for The miter saw should not be used for ripping.ripping.

Material must be held tight against Material must be held tight against the fence and the table when cutting.the fence and the table when cutting.

Hold the stock within 4-8” of the Hold the stock within 4-8” of the blade.blade.

Angled cuts are more dangerous Angled cuts are more dangerous then square cut, use caution.then square cut, use caution.

Machines: Miter SawMachines: Miter Saw

Make sure the blade is not touching Make sure the blade is not touching the material when you turn on the the material when you turn on the saw.saw.

Never cut small stock on the miter Never cut small stock on the miter saw.saw.

Machines: Table SawMachines: Table Saw

On the table saw, always use the On the table saw, always use the proper fence or gauge.proper fence or gauge.

Never use the table saw without the Never use the table saw without the safety guard in place.safety guard in place.

Make all adjustments before turning Make all adjustments before turning on the saw.on the saw.

Never clear away scraps when the Never clear away scraps when the saw is running.saw is running.

Machines: Table SawMachines: Table Saw

Special setups must be approved by Special setups must be approved by the instructor before making any cuts.the instructor before making any cuts.

Never clear away scrap material from Never clear away scrap material from around the blade with your hands.around the blade with your hands.

You must get help when sawing large You must get help when sawing large stock on the table saw.stock on the table saw.

Do not stand behind the material or in Do not stand behind the material or in line with the blade when cutting.line with the blade when cutting.

Machines: Table SawMachines: Table Saw

A push stick must be used when A push stick must be used when cutting material which is 4” or cutting material which is 4” or skinnier.skinnier.

The blade of the saw should be no The blade of the saw should be no more than ¼” above the material more than ¼” above the material being cut.being cut.

Never reach over the blade on the Never reach over the blade on the table saw.table saw.

Do not cut material shorter than 12”.Do not cut material shorter than 12”.