Over a third of the workers injured at work are new
employees; people who’ve been on the job less than one
year. The time to start developing good habits is right
now, right here in your shop class. Please, pay
attention to your shop teacher’s safety instructions and
commit them to memory. These safety habits you’re
learning will last a lifetime. Don’t spend your first
year on the job in a hospital bed. Use it earning a
paycheck. Here’s a checklist you can use every time you
get ready to work. These simple safety precautions
should soon become second nature to you, but until then,
keep this checklist as a reference and refer to it
before starting any job.
THIS CHECKLIST
IS NOT COMPLETE. YOUR TEACHER MAY WANT TO ADD MORE TO
IT.
Personal Checklist
Are your safety glasses on?
Do you need ear protectors?
Do you need a respirator?
Have you changed your loose, baggy
clothing or is it securely fastened?
Have you removed any rings, chains, and
other jewelry?
Are you well rested and alert?
Have you properly thought out the job
you’re about to do?
Do you need any helpers?
Will you be working in a hazardous area
that requires any special precautions?
Shop Checklist
Do you know the location of the:
safety cut-off buttons?
fire extinguisher?
first aid area?
emergency eye wash?
emergency shower?
Do you know what kind of fire each
extinguisher is used for?
Is your work area properly lighted?
Is your machine properly adjusted and in
working condition?
