Safety Standards

Hammer and Chisel Demonstration Checklist

PPE and crowd-control checklist for live hammer, chisel, and breaking demonstrations.

For: Chapter Leaders, Educators

Scope: Applies to demonstrations at exhibits, shop tables, and the annual meeting.

Standardizes how chapters run breaking demonstrations at events and shop tables so spectators and presenters stay protected from flying fragments.

Checklist

Safety glasses for the presenter and the front row.
Maintain a marked stand-back zone.
Use a containment box or blanket for fragments.
Inspect tools for mushroomed heads before use.