Discusses electricity in school shops. Details causes of accidents due to electric shock and ways to prevent them. Stresses the importance of shop safety procedures regarding electricity. (JOW)

Describes the use of a problem-solving approach to assist special needs students in conceptualizing safety rules so that safety rule use will be applied in the vocational shop environment. (JOW)

The Technology Department at Appalachian State University runs a metals lab to introduce students to basic metalworking processes. Many of the students have never worked with metal before. The class objectives call for teaching students metal properties, processing, and design problem solving. The average student is a 20-year-old junior whom…