The article "Chicago Firefighters Battle Recycling Plant Blaze" by Commander Max Walchuk of the Chicago Fire Department details how nearly 200 Chicago Fire Department personnel required almost 45 pieces of fire suppression and rescue equipment to fight a spectacular magnesium-fueled blaze that broke out at a metal recycling complex on August 31, 1998.

This document gives the specifications and ordering information for a VCM 200 Series Cutting Machine (Victor Professional).

These files outline what a drill press is and safe handling and operating procedures.

This document outlines the standard procedures, initial safety checks and operational guidelines for using a drill press.

This document, published by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, gives information on:

Electricity Is Dangerous
Dangers of Electrical Shock
Burns Caused by Electricity
Overview of the Safety Model
Recognizing Hazards
Evaluating Hazards
Controlling Hazards: Safe Work Environment

This document from Victor Specialty Products, offers information and support for outfitting the your shop with the appropriate manifold systems and accessories.

This document outlines the guidelines for middle level PAA survey courses and gives the I Can Statements for the Introduction to Sewing module.

This document outlines the guidelines for middle level PAA survey courses and give the I Can Statements for the following modules:

Module 2: Kitchen and Food Safety
Module 3: Baking Basics
Module 13: Baking with Yeast
Module 5: Grains
Module 6: Vegetables and Fruits

This document outlines the I Can Statements for the following Grade 9 Clothing Textiles and Fashion modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Sewing
Module 2: The Basics - Successful Sewing
Module 7: Redesign, Restore or Recycle
Module 10: Textiles: The Science of Fabric

This document helps teachers/students determine which filter shade is appropriate for each type of welding, based on:

type of operation
electrode size (if applicable)
arc current
minimum shade required
suggested shade for use

This document outlines ways to protect workers engaged in excavating/daylighting hotlines where there is a potential for exposure to H2S. It describes:

H2S properties
Effects on the body
Sour gas fuel line crossing procedure
Initial response strategy
Safety poster for printing purposes

Included is a document that gives a comprehensive listing of various tools, their proper use and ways they are abused or misused, plus individual documents providing hand safety tips for hammers, vises, clamps, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers and wirecutters.

This document includes pre-operational safety checks, operational safety checks and housekeeping considerations for when using a horizontal band saw.

This document outlines the standard procedures, initial safety checks and operational guidelines for using a horizontal bandsaw.

This extensive unit, developed by Cindy Menzies, details the outcomes, indicators, suggested lessons, classroom posters/student reference materials, formative and summative assessments for the following modules of Life Transitions 7:

Module 1 – Understanding Stress
Module 2 – Growing Independence

This document outlines the safety procedures and gives a detailed diagram of the Millermatic 200 welder.

Included are documents outlining information and safe operating procedures for the use of pedestal and angle grinders.

Included is information on power tool safety from the Power Tool Institute, as well as details and safety considerations for specific power tools.

This document outlines various resources that are available to students interested in a career in welding.

Included are documents detailing the safe use and handling of gas cylinders in welding:

Cylinder handling
Cylinder Storage Cabinets
AWS: Cylinders Safe Storage, Handling, and Use