TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CHENANGO FORKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION GENERAL SAFETY RULES AND CONTRACT

1. Eye protection must be worn while working in the tech room.

2. Be dressed safely before beginning work, such as loose clothing secured, jewelry removed, long hair tied back,

3. NO OPEN TOE SHOES. (OSHA REGULATION)

4. Always walk, don’t run.

5. Prevent possible injury, take all work seriously. No horseplay tolerated.

6. Use caution when placing tools on tables. Place sharp or pointed tools in the middle of the table.

7. Carry all sharp edge tools down away from your body.

8. Report any and all broken, damaged or disabled tools or machines to the instructor as soon as they are broken or discovered.

9. Report any tool or machine that does not appear the way that it should, ask if you are not sure.

10. Always ask permission to use a power tool or machine.

11. Keep room neat and orderly. Wipe up any spills and dispose of cleaning material properly.

12. NEVER use a power tool or machine unless instructions on proper use, function and safety of that machine, have been given.

13. Always check power tool and machines for proper placements and adjustments.

14. Always turn off machines and wait for them to completely stop before leaving that area.

15. Keep at least three inches away from all moving parts. Use push sticks, clamps etc. to move stock.

16. Keep at least three feet away from any person using a machine.

17. Instructor’s permission is required before leaving the room.

18. Always report every accident and/or injury immediately to the instructor, no matter how small.

19. No weapons, sharpened dowels or other dangerous items will leave the technology lab.

20. No touching, teasing or annoying others in the class.

21. ABOVE ALL, REMEMBER SAFETY IS COMMON SENSE. PLAY IT SAFE.

EACH STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCKING UP THEIR OWN PROJECT

STUDENTS:

I have read and I understand all of the rules and regulations on safety. The instructor has explained this information in detail. By signing this agreement, I agree to follow the rules outlined on this sheet and any others given by the instructor.

Name_____________________________________________ Date_________________ Period_______

PARENTS OR GUARDIANS

Please take a few moments to review this safety sheet with your child/student. This will help us to better serve your child/student with the proper information and safety techniques to make his/her class safer and more enjoyable. Please indicate below that you have discussed these rules with your child/student.

PARENT/GUARDIAN___________________________________________________ Date____________________________