[Jewelry making - Article 00906] - Re: [Orchid] Venting a torch for a classroom

[Bericho]

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April:

>     The whole nylon blouse and burning sounds brutal. Hopefully my
>     students will not wear nylon blouses, I will have to tell them that
>     story. I had the school district maintenance come look at the area
>     and they are very worried about fire danger so it might be awhile
>     before I get the torches set up. They are looking for some special
>     ventilation table used in science classrooms for us. We will see
>     what happens. 

    When I took my first metals fabrication class, the instructor spent
    the entire first class discussing SAFETY and care and handling of
    tools. He advised us that if we didn't follow the safety instructions
    or were unwilling to take care of the tools then we simply need not
    appear in class anymore. End of discussion, period! 

    We were advised to tie our hair back (and up if it were long) to
    keep it away from any torch or grinding tool. We were advised to wear
    tailored (no long flowing skirts or frilly blouses or oversize
    shirts) cotton clothing because nylon would MELT instantly and
    leather aprons. Face masks were required if working with chemicals or
    investment materials - he didn't care if they were uncomfortable or
    not attractive! 

    In short, he didn't care how talented we were or how much we wanted
    to "make jewelry". He cared that we understood the need for safety so
    we wouldn't get hurt- the rest would follow, and it did indeed. I
    don't think I ever forgot that first class. And to this day, I
    practice the safety rules that he laid out for us. They have just
    become part and parcel of my working manner. 

    So I would think it wouldn't be a matter of "hoping" your students
    wouldn't wear nylon blouses or shirts, I think it would be a matter
    of stating NO NYLON will be worn, end of discussion. 

    Okay, my rant is over! 

K
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