Demonstration may include
- passing all required safety exams with 100 percent accuracy for lab/site safety and on the use of tools, machinery, and equipment specific to carpentry and woodworking
- using required PPE
- eye protection
- respirator
- hard hat
- gloves
- safety harness
- hearing protection
- safety shoes
- identifying emergency situations requiring first-aid procedures in dealing with
- bodily fluids
- electrical injuries
- chemical injuries
- eye injuries
- falls
- burns
- adhering to safety requirements for carpentry and woodworking operations
- maintaining a safe working environment (i.e., keeping work areas clear of clutter, identifying electrical hazards, using ground-fault interrupters and cords, shock risks, working near damp and wet environments)
- using proper lifting techniques
- lifting with the legs
- keeping back straight
- holding the load close to the body
- getting assistance when necessary
- rotating tasks and taking breaks
- identifying the types of fires and the methods used to extinguish them
- describing safe laddering techniques
- describing safe scaffolding techniques
- inspecting tools, machinery, and equipment for damage or wear and tear prior to use
- identifying the components of the machinery (e.g., guards, blades, moving parts, start/stop switches)
- identifying standard safety procedures (i.e., shop practices and manufacturer recommendations)
- observing a demonstration of the safe operation and use of each piece of machinery in the lab
- identifying tool defects
- keeping cutting equipment sharp
- using power tools that are safe for wet environments when applicable
- ensuring guards are in place on electrical tools, machinery, and equipment
- prohibiting operation of vehicles or using tools, machinery, or equipment while medicated or intoxicated
- establishing barricades around work areas
- ensuring adequate lighting
- adhering to emergency response plans
- reporting personal injuries and environmental and equipment safety violations to the appropriate authority
- explaining the importance of code compliance in the masonry and concrete industries
- following plans and working drawings
- selecting equipment and supplies
- using carpentry tools and measuring instruments
- using layout tools (e.g., square, level, protractor)
- achieving various types of cuts with appropriate saws (e.g., miter saw, circular saw, jigsaw, reciprocating saw)
- constructing
- a fence
- a bird house
- a bench
- a nesting box
- a pollinator hotel
- signage
- a picnic table
- a shed or storage facility.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is it important to understand the uses of various tools?
- What is the purpose of a project plan?
- What views or objectives can be depicted by a project drawing?