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		Wind Systems for Pumping Water: A Training Manual (Peace Corps, 1984, 93 p.)
			(introduction...)
			Acknowledgments
			Introduction to training
			Training guidelines
			Objectives for wind system construction training
			Session 1 Introduction and objectives
			Session 2 History of wind systems
			Session 3 Large projects and community analysis
			Session 4 Shop safety and tool care
			Session 5 Representative drawings for construction
			Session 6 Shafts and bearings
			Session 7 Strengths and testing
			Session 8 Joinery
			Session 9 Pumps and pump design
			Session 10 Siting considerations
			Session 11 Sizing wind water pumping systems
			Session 12 Design considerations for pumps and windmills
			Session 13 How to design
			Session 14 Presentation of designs
			Session 15 Construction of wind measuring poles
			Session 16 Exportation for wind sites
			Session 17 Tower raising
			Session 18 Plumbing the wind system
			Session 19 Testing installed wind system
			Session 20 Presentation of projects
			Session 21 Maintenance - preventive and routine
			Bibliography
			Construction materials list
			Tool list for 24 participants
			Technical vocabulary
			Report on the wind-powered in-service training
			Recommendations

Session 4 Shop safety and tool care

TOTAL TIME: 2 Hours

OBJECTIVES: To establish and demonstrate tool safety use and maintain practices for the training program.

To identify and establish spotting and other team construction safety practices to be used during training.

MATERIALS: Shop, tools and demonstration materials or projects

PROCEDURES:

Step 1: 15 minutes

This will probably be the participants' first time in the training shop. Draw their attention to the general layout of the shop, location of materials and tools, exits, fire-fighting equipment, etc.

Step 2: 15 minutes

Personal safety is the first and most important topic to discuss. Point out the most common dangers in the shop (fire, tools with cutting edges, heavy things, tripping and falling, and, of course, each other). Stress awareness of the others.

Step 3: 90 minutes

Tool care and maintenance is the second aspect. Go around the shop together and discuss individual tools. Discuss the tools as related groups, mentioning care of sharpening edges, protection from rust, etc. Include any special safety precautions to be taken with that particular tool. Demonstrate proper use of each tool or tool type.

Trainer Note

It may be necessary to expand this session into a detailed basic tool use session, depending on the skill level of the group. In some cases, extra evening sessions may be necessary to insure that all the participants have the necessary basic skills.