Student soldering safety procedures, share what works
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2026 5:00 am
First year teaching soldering to grade 11. Want to draft real safety procedures, not just "be careful."
My current draft:
What else am I missing? Other teachers, what incidents have you had despite procedures?
My current draft:
- Safety glasses always when iron is on, no exceptions
- Hair tied back if longer than collar
- Soldering only at designated benches (ceramic top, fire-resistant)
- Wet sponge OR brass curl always on bench
- "Iron is hot, assume forever" rule, treat cold-looking iron as hot
- Hands washed after every session, before food
- No solo soldering, two-person minimum so help available
What else am I missing? Other teachers, what incidents have you had despite procedures?