Activity

Hazard

Mitigation

Electric Motor: Build your own motor with wire, magnets, a battery and other bits and pieces! Run it and test it! How the heck does this thing work? You’ll have the answers – SPIN OUT!

Cuts, bumps, scrapes from dropping or slipping tools or sharp edges of parts

Follow instructions when using tools

Listen to your instructor

Welding: Working one-on-one with a SLAC professional, do your own welding! You can try welding different materials, both heavy steel and aluminum. Can you write your name with a molten bead – GET BUZZED!

Hot objects

Arc flash can damage your eyes

Cuts

Do not look at the welding arc; while welding use an inspectors helmet and gloves

Don’t touch the welded material because it is very hot, wait until it cools; use the saw instructed