Safety

Most shop accidents are caused by

Not acting in an appropriate manner

Messing/ fooling/ clowning/ horsing around

This is not Gym class

Plan Ahead

What is going to happen if you do what you are planning on doing?

If the bolt comes loose, will you smash your hand? Will the part fall?

If you drill through that part, will you drill into something important, like your hand?

If you set the engine down, will you hit something?

Equipment

Powered equipment and tools

Get instructionDon’t use if you’re

not comfortableOne person at a

time operatingLeave that person

ALONE

Eye injuriesVery common

Can result in loss of sightAlmost completely avoidable

You MUST wear safety glasses in the shop area

In case of eye injury

Do not remove large objects stuck IN your eye.

Flush out small objects on the surface of your eye and chemicals with the eye wash station

Jewelry

DON’T WEAR JEWELRY IN THE SHOP

Rings can conduct electricity and get hooked on things.

Watches conduct, get snagged and can be easily damaged

Necklaces dangle into moving parts and can pull you in

Earrings can get hooked

Loose Clothing and hair

Always tie back long hairRoll up loose sleeves

Long hair and loose clothes can pull you into moving machinery.

Keep a clean work environment

Parts on the floor can be tripped overSpills cause slipsGreasy tools cause hand injuriesTools everywhere can fall on you, short out

a circuit and generally make it hard to work

Liquid spills

All types of fluids can leak out.

In case of liquid on the ground, wipe up with shop rags.

Try to prevent spillsIf you know a liquid

is going to leak out, put a drain pan or shop rag under it.

You should have permission to run the engines in the backroom

You should not be playing anything in the back

Always announce when you are turning the engine on for any reason

Small fires are not uncommon

It is very easy to start a fire in the shopIt is very important not to panicAlways tell the instructor firstDo not try to put out the fire with your

hands and feet.Do not pull the fire alarm

Do not use a fire extinguisher unless it’s absolutely necessary

Fire extinguishers make a huge messThey need to be refilled after useTheir use will have to be explained to

people who really don’t like fires in the building.

Use a fire extinguisher only if a teacher is not available or if the fire is threatening to go out of control.

Gasoline

Only use gasoline in the fuel tankNever use it for cleaner, starting fluid, or

solventGasoline fumes are much more flammable

than liquid

Burns are incredibly painful. Treatgas with respect

ElectricityBatteries contain lead and acidThey are heavy and can crush fingers and

toes when dropped

Batteries can not electrocute you, but…electricity can be dangerous

Electricity can heat things to red hot and that can burn you badly

You can create a dangerous spark or a short

Being where we can see you

Do not go wandering around the shop

Excessive pass use and time out cause us to have to look for you when I should be monitoring the class

If you can’t be safe

You will be removed from class for a time reflecting the infraction

Malicious acts with the intent to hurt someone or something will result in your permanent removal

Bookwork may be assigned to make up lost shop points

If you have doubts to your ability to behave safely…

Get another class. We will do everything we can to get you into a class where you will not hurt anybody if you can’t behave in a safe manner.