Shop Behaviour
When you see something that does not look right, you should
What is tell the teacher?
This attachment is most commonly used for moving dirt, gravel, or snow.
What is a bucket?
This piece of PPE protects your eyes and face from debris.
What is a face shield (or safety glasses)?
This material is installed under shingles to provide a water-resistant barrier.
What is underlayment?
This material is most commonly used for wall and floor sheathing.
What is plywood or OSB?
If you see a students injure themselves, you should
What is tell the teacher?
Before operating a skid steer, you must always do this to check for problems.
What is a pre-operation inspection?
This device stops the chain quickly during kickback.
What is a chain brake?
This is the first row of shingles installed along the edge of the roof.
What is a starter strip?
This tool is commonly used to fasten sheathing quickly to studs or joists.
What is a nail gun?
You have been waiting to use a hand tool for quite while that another student is using. What should you do?
What is "Ask the teacher when you can use it"?
This safety device must be lowered or engaged before the machine will operate.What is the safety bar (or lap bar)?
What is the safety bar (or lap bar)?
This dangerous reaction happens when the tip of the bar contacts wood or another object.
What is kickback?
These metal strips are installed along roof edges to direct water into gutters.
What is drip edge?
This layout pattern strengthens walls and floors by offsetting panel seams.
What is a staggered pattern?
Someone in your group is not working. In fact they are fooling around, and slowing things down. What should you do?
What is "talk to them politely and ask them to contribute"?
This control moves the skid steer forward and backward.
What are the drive controls (or joysticks)?
This type of PPE protects your legs from accidental chain contact.
What are chainsaw chaps (or cut-resistant pants)?
This is the horizontal line you snap to keep shingle rows straight.
What is a chalk line?
This side of a sheathing panel should face outward when installed.
What is the stamped/labelled side?
Someone in your group is not working safely, and not wearing PPE. What should you do?
What is "Ask them politely to stop doing the behaviour, and to put on the proper PPE."
This dangerous situation occurs when the load is raised too high while moving.
What is tipping (or loss of stability)?
Before starting a chainsaw, you should always do this to check for safety issues.
What is a pre-operation inspection?
This part of the roof is where two slopes meet and requires special shingles.
What is a ridge?
his problem can occur if seams between panels all line up on the same stud or joist.
What is weakening the structure (or creating a weak point)?
What is "Take the time to wash all the paint brushes properly and put them back in the office, not the sink".
This is the safest way to enter and exit a skid steer.
What is using three points of contact?
This is the safest way to start a chainsaw when on the ground.
What is ground starting (foot in handle, saw secured)?
This is the recommended direction to install shingles across the roof.
What is from bottom to top (or eave to ridge)?
This is the recommended orientation of wall sheathing panels for most installations.
What is vertical (or long edge up and down)?
You are using a tool, and the battery wears out. What should you do?
What is "Go to the office, get a new battery and put the old one on the charger."
This part of the skid steer lifts and lowers the attachment.
What are the lift arms?
This hand position helps you maintain control and reduce injury risk.
What is using two hands (firm grip on both handles)?
This spacing pattern prevents seams from lining up between shingle rows.
What is staggering (or offset pattern)?
This line on a sheathing panel shows where to nail so you hit the stud or joist.
What is the nailing line (or guide line)?
You see a student mixing epoxy without a teacher present, and they are clearly doing it wrong. What should you do?
What is "Go get the teacher"?
When travelling with a load, this is the safest position for the bucket.
What is low to the ground?
This zone around the operator should be clear of people before cutting begins.
What is the safety zone (or work zone)?
These are used to secure shingles to the roof deck.
What are roofing nails?
This problem can occur if floor sheathing joints are not supported underneath.
What is sagging (or flexing)?
A student is using the mitre saw incorrectly, and it looks like they will chop their finger off. What should you do?
What is "Politely ask them to stop, then get the teacher".
This hazard occurs when turning quickly on soft ground or slopes.
What is tipping or losing control?
This is the safest way to carry a chainsaw when walking between cuts.
What is with the bar pointed behind you and the chain brake engaged?
This problem can occur if shingles are not nailed in the correct location.
What is shingles blowing off (or leaks)?
This type of fastener should be avoided for structural sheathing because it can snap under load.
What are screws (drywall screws specifically)?
You see a fancy piece of equipment on the teachers desk. What should you do?
What is "don't touch it, or play with it, or break it"?
This is the safest direction to travel when going up or down a slope with a load.
What is straight up and down (not across)?
This part of the chainsaw helps reduce the risk of kickback by limiting chain depth.
What are depth gauges (or rakers)?
This type of shingle is most commonly used in residential roofing today.
What are asphalt shingles?
This must line up under the edge of a sheathing panel so it can be properly fastened.
What is a stud or joist?