1. Junior cycle wood technology Tomás callanan
Classroom safety
Junior cycle wood technology
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2. Slips and trips Slip, Trip & Fall Prevention
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Slips and trips
Slip, Trip & Fall Prevention
These types of accidents are not unavoidable.
There are certain issues, which can be addressed in order to greatly reduce the risk of them occurring such as;
Wearing correct shoes
Using slip resistant surfaces
Good Housekeeping
Adequate lighting
Good classroom management
Always walk. Never run and
WATCHING WHERE YOU ARE GOING

3. Walkways marked between two red lines
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Walkways
Identify designated walking areas clearly.
Keep walkways well lit.
Clean up spills IMMEDIATELY.
Keep walkways clear of obstructions.
Never run inside the workshop
Walkways marked between two red lines

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Obstructions
Obstructions and clutter left lying around can pose a severe tripping hazard.
Obstructions that can not be removed must be clearly highlight through the use of training and signage.
In technology classrooms, waste often falls to the floor. This waste may present a tripping hazard
If you see anything on the floor or in a walkway- Pick It Up.
• Even a pen or a small piece of waste wood.
• Don’t assume someone else will pick it up.
You may see it but the next person may not

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housekeeping
The classroom should always be kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
No practical lesson is complete until the tidy-up has been completed.
A scheduled cleaning programme is implemented in all technology labs.
A large number of accidents are caused by untidy classrooms.
Trailing leads, misplaced tools and other clutter all contribute to accident causes.
People will very rarely slip on a clean, dry and obstruction free floor.
Do not allow rubbish to build up.
TIDY AS YOU GO.

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emergency exits
Knowing how to quickly escape a building can save your life.
Ensure that you always know where the nearest emergency exit is.
• To help with this, buildings (and your classroom) are equipped with a suitable series of signs to allow for easy identification of the closest safe route for evacuating a building

7. safe working habits Follow your teachers instructions
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safe working habits
Follow your teachers instructions
Ask if you are not sure about something
Keep your mind on the work
Work at a comfortable pace, don’t rush.
Avoid any horseplay in the workshop
Use the right tool for the job
Never force a tool

8. Tidiness in the workshop
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Tidiness in the workshop
Remember; The advantages of being tidy in the workshop are that it saves time and prevents accidents.
Never leave tools or materials sticking out over the bench or on the ground
Always brush the bench top clean of dust at the end of the lesson.
Keep vice closed when not in use and keep handle in vertical position
Breakages and liquid spillage must be reported immediately
Always keep safety in mind!!!