Bandsaws are very popular pieces of woodworking equipment commonly found in the woodworking shop.

General safety tips to know when using clamps with emphasis on what to avoid to be safer.

Learn about access and equity in remote, blended and socially-distanced learning best practices.

About 30% of workplace injuries involve lacerations, and 70% occur on the hands or fingers.

Drill presses can be dangerous if not used properly.

There are safety concerns in the wood shop resulting from the equipment, tools, and raw materials used, as well as from the occupants in the room.  This module will assist in providing some safety awareness when in the wood shop.

Glowforge Printers as 3D laser printer that cut, engrave, and score hundreds of materials. It takes the power of a factory and makes it safer K-12 students, for creation classrooms.

A hazard control program consists of all steps necessary to protect workers from exposure to a substance or system, the training and the procedures required to monitor worker exposure and their health to hazards such as chemicals, materials or substance, or other types of hazards such as noise and vibration.

Hazards associated with working near or on machinery vary depending on the exact machine used.

There’s a lot you can do to protect your hearing when you’re using loud tools. You’re already wearing eye protection and sturdy shoes when you work with power tools. So why not protect your hearing too?

The use of glue guns is common in schools and in many homes. These are not such simple tools, since these are a recognized safety hazard, especially when used improperly. In this module the safety of glue guns is explored, especially when these are used with students to complete various tasks.

Jointers and planers are used to true or square lumber so that it can be worked with easier and have better results.

Laser cutting is a technology that uses a laser to vaporize materials, resulting in a cut edge. In this module you learn how to use them more safely.

In this module, we will explore the science of safety regarding equipment guarding as it applies to employees under OSHA and its equivalent in various states.

In this module, you will learn various aspects of working with a Metal Cut Off Saw.

Metalworking machines can be dangerous if not used properly.

MIG welding is an arc welding process in which a continuous solid wire electrode is fed through a welding gun and into the weld pool, joining the two base materials together in a weld.

There are safety rules and procedures to be followed for the safer operation of this tool and instructions will be similar for all miter saws.

This module has been designed to develop an awareness of plasma cutting technology and the safety applications in the school for the teacher and for the students.

In this module we will explore the safety practices associated with portable grinders, abrasive disks or cutting wheels, and the protocols in place to protect the users from accidental injury.

In this online module, you will learn about various power tools and safety.

Safety plays a big part when working with powered hand tools.

Welding has inherent risks and associated hazards resulting from the use of tools, equipment, metals and the possible fumes created.  There are PPE-specific safety controls to help make the welding process safer when used appropriately.

Push sticks or push blocks should be used when operating standard woodworking machinery, including table saws, band saws, radial arm saws, jointer/planers and shapers.

This module focuses on the CTE transition to remote teaching models. We discuss the challenges teachers face and the successes that CTE teachers have experienced in developing their own remote lessons and learning experiences.

You will find multiple sanders when looking at frequently found tools in a common woodshop/construction lab or STEM lab.

Shapers can be dangerous if not used properly. This module provides an outline of Shaper Safety.

Safety protocols and safety demos for table saws.

In this module you will explore welding technology, the associated hazards, risks, and strategies to minimize those concerns through a combination of best-practices, safety procedures and a thorough understanding of the welding process(es) involved in each type of situation.

Welding fumes are a complex mixture of metals metallic oxides, silicates and fluorides.

Learn about safety protocols related to welding ventilation with examples of local exhaust ventilation.

This module is designed to help you prepare to participate in a safer workforce.

Wood dust is created during all stages of wood processing, including sawing, routing, sanding, and other operations.

A wood turning lathe can be dangerous if not used properly.