List of Resource Materials ......................................................................................................................... ii
Acknowledgements................................................................................................................................... iii
Preface........................................................................................................................................................ 1
Introduction................................................................................................................................................ 2
Implementing Safety in a Technology Education Program ....................................................................... 3
Suggested Strategies ..................................................................................................................... 5
Shop Responsibilities.................................................................................................................... 9
Assessment Tools........................................................................................................................ 10
Assessing the Risks.................................................................................................................................. 11
Liability.................................................................................................................................................... 13
Case Studies ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Instructional Materials ............................................................................................................................. 20
Additional Resources ............................................................................................................................. 109
WCB Resources ........................................................................................................................ 109
Disclaimer
Ministry of Education (MEd) and the Workers Compensation Board of BC (WCB) developed this
instructional guide and materials. The aim is to assist in the prevention and reduction of injury and
disease in technical education shops in BC secondary schools. However, MEd and WCB cannot and do
not warrant the Ministry-of-Education' target='blank' class='doin' >accuracy or the completeness of this instructional guide and materials, and as a result,
they will not be liable to any person or organization for any loss or damage of any nature, whether
arising out of negligence or otherwise, which may be occasioned as a result of the use of this
instructional guide and materials. ii
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List of Resource Materials
Workshop Safety...................................................................................................................................... 40
Tools and Materials Safety ...................................................................................................................... 42
WHMIS Safety......................................................................................................................................... 44
Combustibles and Toxic Substances Safety............................................................................................. 46
Power Tools Safety .................................................................................................................................. 48
Portable Power Tools Safety.................................................................................................................... 50
Electrical Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 52
Band Saw Safety ...................................................................................................................................... 54
Electric Hand Drill Safety........................................................................................................................ 56
Jointer Safety ........................................................................................................................................... 58
Planer Safety ............................................................................................................................................ 60
Portable Circular Saw Safety ................................................................................................................... 62
Radial Arm Saw Safety............................................................................................................................ 64
Router Safety ........................................................................................................................................... 66
Table Saw Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 68
Wood Lathe Safety................................................................................................................................... 70
Arc Welding Safety.................................................................................................................................. 72
Bench Grinder Safety............................................................................................................................... 74
Buffer/Wire Wheel Safety ....................................................................................................................... 76
Drill Press Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 78
Foundry Safety......................................................................................................................................... 80
Metal Cut Off Saws Safety ...................................................................................................................... 82
Metal Lathe Safety ................................................................................................................................... 84
Oxy-Acetylene Safety .............................................................................................................................. 86
Right Angle Grinder Safety ..................................................................................................................... 88
Automotive Shop Safety .......................................................................................................................... 90
Safety Around Vehicles ........................................................................................................................... 92
Safety Around Engines ............................................................................................................................ 94
Battery Handling Safety........................................................................................................................... 96
Class Safety Instruction Record............................................................................................................... 97
Machine Operator Cards .......................................................................................................................... 99
Student Incident Report ......................................................................................................................... 100
Shop Safety Inspection Checklist .......................................................................................................... 101
Personal Safety Assessment................................................................................................................... 105
Class Safety Assessment ........................................................................................................................ 106
Band Saw Crossword Puzzle ................................................................................................................. 107
Table Saw Crossword Puzzle................................................................................................................. 108 HEADS UP! for Safety
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Acknowledgements
HEADS UP! for Safety is a safety manual for technology educators in BC. It was prepared with the
assistance of Workers Compensation Board, Risk Management Branch of the Ministry of Finance, and
Curriculum Branch of the Ministry of Education. The goal of the project (as envisioned by the BC
Technology Education Association) was to create a standard guide for occupational health and safety in
technology education and trades training facilities in BC. Technical expertise was provided by:
Steve Anderson
School District #8
Phil Broadhead
School District #35
Ron Currie
College of the Rockies
HEADS UP! for Safety
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Preface
In 2001 the Schools Protection Program and the Workers Compensation Board identified a need to
provide an acceptable standard of safety throughout technology education classes in BC.
For the Schools Protection Program, this recognition came as a result of a report on the number of
accidents in public schools throughout the province. Even though the majority of accidents occurred on
the playground or in the gym, the accidents which took place in shop classes were more likely to result
in serious injuries and litigation.
Workers Compensation Board (WCB)
studies reveal that young workers between
the ages of 15 and 24 are at the highest risk
for injury. This is attributed to
over