Greater Essex County District School Board

Teachers shall explain all the safety rules to the students. A signed copy of the safety rules

shall be an integral part of each student's file.

student after he/she has been instructed, by the teacher, in the safe operation of shop

power tools, equipment and/or machinery and the student has demonstrated safe use of

each.

1. All injuries must be reported to the teacher (no matter how small).

2. Students must report all physical disabilities, medical problems, or

allergies which affect their class performance to the teacher.

3. Students must report to the teacher in charge when he/she is under the

influence of prescribed or unprescribed drugs and/or alcohol.

4. Shop equipment or machinery must not be operated without teacher's

prior instruction and permission. Students will demonstrate the safe

operation of equipment or machinery to the teacher (License Testing).

5. Safety guards on all machines must be in their proper position when

operating the machine.

6. Damaged or malfunctioning equipment must be reported to the teacher

immediately.

7. Appropriate protective clothing must be worn (wear only closed-toed footwear,

full length pants, etc. --- no sandals, shorts, capri pants, skirts,

sleeveless tops or bulky clothing). T-shirts are recommended.

Special protective gear such as safety glasses, gloves, etc. will be

provided as required.

8. Students must tie up long hair and use appropriate head gear to confine

loose ends close to the head (pins, clips, etc).

9. Students must not be in possession of a disposable butane lighter in

shop classes.

10. Students must not operate power machinery or equipment while

wearing loose clothing.

11. Eye protection must be worn where required.

12. One person shall operate a power tool or machine at any given time.

13. Students must never take unsafe shortcuts.

14. The right tools must be used for the right jobs.

15 Running in the technology room is not permitted.

16. Throwing of any objects is strictly forbidden.

17. Fooling or horseplay in the technology room is prohibited.

18. Do not distract other students from the job they are performing.

19. Unsafe or hazardous conditions within the shop room must be reported

to the teacher immediately.

20. Compressed air must never be used to blow off dust from your body.

21. Good housekeeping procedures must be practiced in all areas of the

class to ensure the safety of all students.

22. Students shall adhere to all additional safety rules that will be identified

for each area of the technology centre during class visits.

I have read and had the above General Safety Rules explained to me. I understand and

agree to observe them. Failure to follow these rules will result in removal from the

technology program for the remainder of the visit.

Date _______________________ Parent Signature ______________________________

Home Room Teacher ___________________ School ________________________

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