NAC444.56838. Materials, tools and other equipment; areas used for teaching vocational education.

     1. Machinery, tools or any other equipment that is used in an area of the school for teaching vocational education may be operated or used by a pupil only under the supervision of an adult.

     2. An area that is used for teaching vocational education must be clean and organized.

     3. Machinery, tools, material stock, hardware or any other equipment must be stored in a manner that prevents health and safety hazards.

     4. Stationary equipment must be secured in place and arranged to provide for a work area which is of a sufficient size and which is free of hazards which may cause a person to fall, trip, slip or sustain any physical injury.

     5. Instructions relating to safety and the operation of machinery, tools or other equipment must be posted conspicuously in the area in which the machinery, tools or other equipment is operated or used.

     6. Cylinders of compressed gas must be secured in a manner that prevents the cylinders from tipping or falling.

     7. An area used for teaching vocational education must have a sink for washing hands that is conveniently located and equipped with:

     (a) Hot and cold water that is tempered by a mixing valve or combination faucet;

     (b) Hot water that is delivered at a maximum temperature of 110 degrees Fahrenheit;

     (c) A supply of soap or detergent for washing hands; and

     (d) A supply of disposable towels designed for a single use or a device that provides heated air for drying hands.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R177-99, eff. 7-24-2002)