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Building Trades and Construction

Activity Originally Created By: Mike Morris

Lathe vs. Idiot

Part of Lesson Plan: Lathe Safety

Activity Overview / Details

Explain to students that machine don't think. They have no understanding of danger. Students must respect machines or they can be seriouly injured.

Show the video attached below.  Caution- there is some foul language at end of video. You may want to lower sound or turn it off.

This accident is not graphic and is on a metal lathe but it is very effective in getting your student's attention.

Materials / Resource

  • lathe vs idiot lathe vs idiot [ Go to Site ] This short video (42 sec.) shows how fast an accident can happen when you don't respect the power of machines.