Safety+rules+when+using+tools+and+materials

1. ** Hammer  ** – hold the hammer firmly midway along the grip. If you hold it too close to the actual hammer bit you might hurt your hand and if you hold it too far to the end of the grip it could slip out and hurt someone else. You should also stand a bit to the side of the hammer so you do not accidentally hurt yourself while hammering. 2. ** Wrench  ** – Make sure the wrench is securely locked onto whatever you are going to screw/unscrew, if not it can slip and you can hurt yourself. You should also hold it towards the end of the grip so as not to hurt your fingers when turning it. 3. ** Wire  ** – When working with wire make sure the end is bent so that you do not poke yourself or anyone else in the eye with it. Also, do not let any of the wire lay scattered on the floor as you might trip over it. 4. ** Screwdriver  ** – Do not apply too much pressure as it may slip and you can hurt yourself or someone else who might be standing nearby. You should also hold it firmly and make sure you know which way it needs to be turned if not you might make something tighter when you need to loosen it, this will make it harder to unscrew. 5. ** Glue guns  ** – Do not touch the glue, as it is very hot and will burn you, trust me I know. You should also unplug it as soon as you have finished otherwise you might trip over the wire or someone else might burn themselves by accident. 6. ** Goggles  ** – You should always wear gloves and goggles when working with certain tools as they protect your eyes and hands. When wearing goggles do not play with the elastic as it can snap or hurt you. 7. ** Saws  ** – When using the saw make sure you are wearing gloves to keep your fingers safe. Stand slightly to the side of the saw so you do not cut yourself and make sure there is no one close by who might be hurt. When cutting with the saw you should first make a mark with the pencil as to where you intend to cut (so you don’t make a mistake) then angle the saw against the wood and begin, this will make it easier to cut. 8. ** Exacto knives  ** - Make sure the blade is sharp before cutting as a dull blade will not cut well and can cause you to become a bit frustrated when cutting, which could lead to you applying excessive force which will risk injury. Also make sure the locking mechanism is on and working, if not the blade will slide back and could cut you. You should also make sure that there is something, such as cardboard, underneath water you are cutting so as not to damage the table. Just like the saw you should keep the knife at an angle, also, hold it midway along the grip for more control. 9. **Measuring Tape** – Always use the locking mechanism, if not the tape can recoil very quickly and might cut or squish your fingers in the process. 10. **Staple Gun** – Make sure the gun is directly resting against the surface of whatever you are stapling and not at an angle, otherwise the staples could hit someone and hurt them. Also, keep your hand off the trigger until ready to staple; this will stop accidents where the staples might hit another person resulting in injury. Never point the staple gun at yourself or at others even if you think it is empty, you never know and someone could be seriously injured from fooling around like that. Always remember that you should never mess around with tools or materials in the classroom and always listen to the teacher and follow instructions.
 * __ Safety rules when using Tools and Materials __ **