The purpose of the handbook is to assist the school shop teacher in participating in voluntary compliance with the standards and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The first major section deals with general shop safety and how the shop teacher can use the checklist to control possible safety violations in his shop. The following chapters are of a specific nature, with checklists to meet requirements for the common areas of vocational education: machine tool, welding, woodworking, electricity, automotive, and drafting. At the conclusion of the guide, there is a section dealing with general recordkeeping and accident reporting, a time table for implementation of safety standards, and a suggested instructional reference list. (Author/AJ)