Clothing and Hair
Appropriate clothing and hair management are essential for maintaining a safe working environment. Loose clothing, jewelry, and unsecured hair can become caught in moving machinery, power tools, and rotating equipment, creating serious hazards.
Clothing Requirements
Students working in the shop must wear clothing that allows them to work safely around tools and machinery.
- Closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times. Sandals, flip-flops, and open-toed shoes are prohibited.
- Clothing should fit appropriately and should not have excessively loose sleeves, strings, or fabric.
- Hood strings, lanyards, and drawstrings should be removed, tucked in, or secured before operating equipment.
- Long pants are recommended when working with machinery, metal stock, or sharp materials
- Rings, bracelets, necklaces, and dangling earrings should be removed before working in the shop.
When working in the shop, don't use gloves unless you are lifting a sharp or heavy object. This is because gloves can get caught on rotating tools.
Hair Requirements
Long hair can easily become caught in rotating tools and machinery.
- Hair extending below the shoulders must be tied back or otherwise secured while working in the shop.
- Ponytails, braids, buns, or hair ties may be used to keep hair away from moving equipment.
- Hats or hair coverings may be worn if they do not interfere with safety glasses or other protective equipment.
Why These Rules Matter
Rotating machinery such as drills, saws, motors, and other equipment can quickly pull loose clothing or hair into moving parts. These incidents can occur in fractions of a second and may result in serious injuries.