This manual describes four program areas in vocational education safety instruction: (1) introduction to a safety program; (2) resources to ensure laboratory safety; (3) safety program implementation; and (4) safety rules and safety tests. The safety rules and tests included in section four are for the most common tools and machines used in vocational education programs. The nine categories of tools and machines are: (1) metal working; (2) woodworking; (3) automotive and power mechanics; (4) electronics and construction electricity; (5) home economics safety; (6) business safety; (7) outdoor safety; (8) graphics communications; and (9) technology. Each section contains specific safety instructions for operating certain equipment and is followed by safety test questions. Illustrations are included throughout the text. Ten appendices include copies of a letter to parents, lab safety pledge, blank test answer sheet, machine use evaluation records, accident report form, lab inspection procedures and checklists, inspection report forms, safety test answers, and 19 references. (NLA)