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Joined: 7/16/2011 Posts: 0 Location: Houston, TX
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Hey guys -
As I've probably mentioned, I work at a private school with a hand-tool centric woodshop component, of which I'm one of two teachers. My partner is looking to move use from hand tools to power tools, but we are running into questions with the insurance requirements. Anyone here know anything about the insurance requirements for school woodshops? Any requirements for using handheld power tools, stationary machines, etc?
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Joined: 4/2/2008 Posts: 0 Location: Wisconsin
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I don't know many details on insurance. I assume that it is covered in the school's general insurance, so maybe check with who ever pays the bills to figure out who carries the policy and then check with them.
I do know that a few times a year we have a guy from the insurance company come around and check out our lab. They are looking for "red-flags" missing guards, frayed electrical. They spend much more time poking around the metals end of our shop, not sure why.
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Joined: 9/13/2006 Posts: 0 Location: Allegan MI
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Your state used to have published standards for labs - I think that position moved from Austin to College Station. Start there with the TechEd Teacher Ed Dept.
Your insurance company ( not your local agent) will have a Risk Management Specialist who should give you guidance. Eventually this person may have to inspect your shop so they may not be forthcoming. Be careful to get your administrations blessing to contact these folks.
Many University graduate programs in Administration & Supervision include a Facilities Management course or section. (Remember College Station ) Contact that instructor to see if they have any recommendations, handouts or contact lists.
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