Welding Shop Safety Rules

Rule #1

Wear approved safety glasses or goggles at all times during which any project work is done by you or others in the room. Wear welding gloves and appropriate PPE while welding.

Rule #2

Students are not to use wood or metal working machines until they have been given proper safety instructions by the instructor.

Rule #3

Machines must never be operated while the instructor is out Industrial Technology rooms.

Rule #4

Machines must be unplugged/turned off and allowed to come to a dead stop before adjustments are made.

Rule #5

Long sleeves must be rolled up before operating machines. Also, no loose or baggy clothes are allowed near machines. Chains or jewelry must be removed completely, and long hair pinned back. All SHIRTS must be tucked in or tight.

Rule #6

"Horseplay" is forbidden in the shop. No throwing anything or running, waving sticks, tools and objects etc.

Rule #7

Only the operator may turn the machine on and off, and is the only one allowed in the safety zone. The operator must wait at the machine until it has come to a complete stop. Do not walk away from a machine which is still running! This includes soldering irons and glue guns.

Rule #8

Keep all guards in place, if the operation cannot be performed with it in place do not use the machine or tool; see the instructor in this instance.

Rule #9

Use push sticks to guide wood through band saws and the table saw.

Rule #10

When using a portable drill or drill press, always clamp your work, and make sure you have not left the chuck key in the chuck.

Rule #11

Do not speak to or distract persons who are operating machines.

Rule #12

Approach every machine with the assumption that it is running. Never use your finger to clear jammed wood from around a blades or bits. Always use caution.

Rule #13

If a machine is out of order or working poorly, immediately report it to the instructor.

Rule #14

Report accidents and injuries at once to the instructor.

Rule #15

Never place your hands in the path of sharp cutting tools, or blades and never test the sharpness of a tool on your hand. Know where your hands are and will be as the work passes through the machine.

Rule #16

Follow COVID-19 rules i.e. wear a mask and keep social distancing when required.