Metalworking Safety in Schools

The Metalworking Safety in Schools Course is a comprehensive, online self-paced training designed to strengthen your ability to teach, supervise, and manage safer metalworking environments. Built specifically for middle and high school CTE teachers, this course provides structured guidance on high-risk equipment, real-world safety practices, and proven instructional strategies that reduce risk while preserving hands-on learning. Led by nationally recognized safety experts, the course focuses on how safety is delivered in the shop, helping you move beyond rules to consistent, effective teaching practices. You will gain practical tools to manage complex lab environments with confidence while protecting students, staff, and your program. While this course is essential for metalworking and CTE teachers, it is also highly valuable for CTE Directors, Building Administrators, Facilities Managers, and Instructional Supervisors who share responsibility for shop safety and compliance. By understanding how risk develops across welding systems, cutting tools, and stationary machinery, you gain the ability to support safer instruction at a program-wide level. This course helps you identify gaps, strengthen supervision, and implement consistent safety expectations across classrooms. When safety is intentional and aligned across roles, both instruction and outcomes improve.

Course Model: 100% Online, Self-Paced

Intended Audience: Recommended for middle and high school CTE teachers (Metalworking, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Industrial Technology). Also appropriate for CTE Directors, Principals, Assistant Principals, Facilities Personnel, and Safety Coordinators responsible for shop and lab environments.

By completing this course, you will learn:

• How to teach safer operation of core metalworking equipment, including lathes, drill presses, grinders, saws, and welding systems
• How to structure instruction so students follow complete processes, including setup, operation, and shutdown
• How to identify and reduce risks associated with sparks, heat, rotating machinery, electrical systems, and compressed air tools
• How to manage welding and thermal cutting hazards, including fumes, fire risks, and equipment setup
• How to establish consistent safety routines, including PPE use, ventilation awareness, and workspace organization
• How to supervise effectively in a high-risk environment with multiple machines operating at once
• How to recognize unsafe conditions early and intervene before incidents occur
• How to build a culture of accountability where students understand expectations and follow safer practices
• How to reduce potential legal liability by meeting your Duty of Care through consistent instruction and documentation
• How to apply real-world scenarios and case-based thinking to strengthen decision-making in your shop
• How to align your practices with accepted safety standards and professional expectations for CTE environments

This is not just a machine safety course; it is a professional training experience designed to help you lead safer, more effective metalworking instruction. You will leave with practical strategies you can apply immediately to improve safety, strengthen supervision, and build confidence in your program.

Earn Your Certificate

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an official Certificate of Completion jointly issued by Safer STEM and Rutgers University, demonstrating your commitment to safer CTE instruction and professional excellence. Seats are limited. Enroll now and join a national community of CTE educators committed to building safer shops and stronger programs.

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