Power Tool Safety

Guidelines for Construction Trades Students

General Rules For Power Tools

Do not attempt to operate any power tool before being checked out by instructor on that toolAlways wear eye protection when operating toolsWear appropriate clothing for the job being doneDo not distract others or let anyone distract you while operating a power tool

General Rules For Power Tools

Be sure the power tool is properly grounded before operatingUse a power tool only for its intended useKeep work area clean at all timesUse the proper size extension cordKeep a firm grip on the tool at all timesReport unsafe conditions to the instructorDo not leave a power tool running while unattended

Power Miter Saw

Always check the blade before starting the sawKeep fingers clear of the bladeNever make adjustments while the saw is runningNever leave a saw until the blade has stopped

Power Miter Saw

Be sure the saw is sitting on a firm base and properly securedBe sure the saw is locked securely at the correct angleDo not attempt to cut oversized materialTurn off saw immediately after making cut and use the brake to stop the blade

Power Miter Saw

Enlist a helper to support the end of long stockBe sure the blade guards are in place and working properlyBe sure the saw has attained maximum speed before starting the cutHold the material firmly against the fence while making the cut

Power Table Saw

Do not stand directly in line with the bladeMake sure that the blade does not project more than 1/8 inch above the stock being cutNever reach across the saw bladeUse a push stick for ripping less than 4” wide

Power Table Saw

Keep guard over the blade while machine is being usedNever adjust the fence until the blade has stoppedDo not rip without a rip fence, or cross cut with out a miter gaugeBe sure that the stock has a straight edge before ripping

Power Table Saw

Enlist a helper or use a work support when cutting long or wide stockNever remove scraps from saw table with your hands or while saw is runningUse the proper blade for the job being doneKnow where emergency shut off is

Power Jointer

Keep guard over knives at all times when operating a jointerDo not use stock less than twelve inches longUse a push stick or a push block when jointing narrow or flat pieces of stockAdjust depth before using

Radial Arm Saw

Make sure that the saw is set at the proper depth before turning it onMake sure the saw has attained maximum speed before making a cutDo not let the saw feed to fast when crosscutting heavy stockAlways use the anti-kickback guard

Radial Arm Saw

Do not use a radial arm saw for ripping if you have a table sawWhen ripping, feed the stock against the direction of the blade rotationDo not stop blade by forcing a scrap into the blade

Mark RoeslerEDHD 5007

Power point as a software tool naturally lends itself very well for presentations to students. I would have major topics in a presentation format to use as an addition to lecture. The presentations would also be useful to put on a web site for viewing if a students would want to review the information or a student was absent the day of the presentation.

Power point would also be useful to present information for parents through an automatic presentation during a parents night or put up as a web site. The presentation could also be used to promote your class to other students and administration. In technology education we need to purchase equipment and supplies. As a teacher you could present to administration your vision for your program and when you would need to purchase equipment and why.

This software is very universal and used in many businesses. I think teaching the use of power point is beneficial for every student. Even if the students never used the program again it has similarities with other software programs. The use of importing sound, movies, clip art, pictures are a part of most programs and follow the same process.