Lab Safety

By: Mr. George​

Safety In A Lab

Expectations of a lab setting

​Appropriate clothing: no jewelry, baggy clothes, open-toed shoes

No horseplay

If you see something unsafe report to instructor

No running

Do not distract others working on a machine​

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​when operating a saw in the lab keep your hands at least six inches away from the blade at all times

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If you are in the finishing lab you must wear a respirator at all times

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​Safety glasses are to be worn at all times

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Expectations of a lab setting

Tools and machines break, tell the instructor if you see or hear something wrong with a machine

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Tennis shoes are the most appropriate footwear for this class​

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If there is a fire, contact instructor immediately

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Never operate any machines without the instructor present​

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Expectations of a lab setting

​Phone use in the lab is not permitted

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Food is not allowed in the lab

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Remember to clean up as you go​ I expect 8-10

minutes for clean up​

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Expectations of a lab setting

Open Ended

Why is it dangerous to speak to someone who is using a machine?

Poll

What would you consider a reasonable time for shop clean up?

• 1-2 Minutes

• 5-10 Minutes

• 12-15 minutes

Multiple Choice

If a machine doesn't sound right, what is the first thing you should do?

• Move on and find a different machine

• Find the Instructor

• Try it first, if it gets is broken get help

• Tell the other students to avoid the machine

Draw

Circle any safety violations in the photo

Multiple Choice

If you have a question for someone operating a machine what should you do?

• Ask them after they are finished with the machine

• Tap them on the shoulder and ask them nicely

• Just ask them the question and get back to work

• Turn off their machine off and ask them

Multiple Choice

What type of shoes are required in the lab?

• Tennis Shoes

• Snow Boots

• Sandals

• Socks

Multiple Choice

If there is a fire in the shop you should...

• Notify Instructor Immediately

• Smother it with oily rags

• Throw sawdust on it

• Throw water on it