SkillsUSA California COMPETITION CHAIRMEN: SCOPE OF THE COMPETITION: Please refer to the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards. JUDGING CRITERIA: Please refer to SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards. CONTESTANT REQUIRED TOOLS: Work boots Safety glasses or goggles Pencils (sharpened) Brick Trowel 18 x 24 Framing Square Brick Hammer S-Jointer or Barrel Jointer Mason Brush Two 6 Folding Rules (1 Modular, 1 Brick Spacing) Tape Measure (plus extra) Brick Set Chisel Block Set Chisel ¼ or 3/8 Tuck Pointer 24 Level 48 Level Two Line Twigs Utility Knife Torpedo Level Two Wooden Line Blocks Masons Line *Mortar Board and Stand (provided by Organizers) SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: - Safety Form for Tools and Materials: Both the instructor and the contestant certify by agreeing to enter this contest that the contestant has received instructions and has satisfactorily passed an examination on the safe use of a portable power saw. They also certify that the contestant s saw has been thoroughly inspected and is in safe working condition. Further they agree that SkillsUSA Inc., the SkillsUSA Championships technical committee and national judges are released from all responsibility relating to personal injuries resulting from its use. Contestants will be removed from competition if proper training has not been provided and/or they are using the equipment in an unsafe manner. - Safety Statement: Each contestant is responsible for bringing the proper PPE to wear while participation in the contest. Safety glasses, hard hat, hearing protection, work boots and appropriate dress must be worn at all times when in the competition area. Each contestant must turn in a signed SkillsUSA Safety Form to the competition chairman on the day of the competition.
Safety Form for Tools and Materials SkillsUSA California - Masonry Competition The SkillsUSA California Masonry Competition will involve the use of equipment and materials in completing the task within the competition. It is absolutely necessary that complete operating instructions and safety for the use of equipment and materials have been given to the contestant in their training program in the local school division as stated in the National SkillsUSA National Standards before he competes. This includes the proper safety instruction in the use of the tools listed in the scope of the contest and the use of protective equipment while using the tools and materials. Safety glasses are required. By the affixing of my signature below, I certify that my student, who is entering the Masonry Competition, has had proper operating and safety instruction in the use of the power tools, equipment and materials. (Signature of Instructor/Advisor) (SkillsUSA California Chapter) By the affixing of my signature below, I certify that I have used the power tools, equipment and materials to be used in the Masonry Competition and that I understand the correct operating procedures and safety precautions for the use of this power tool, equipment and materials. (Signature of Student) (Date) THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND TURNED IN TO THE COMPETITION CHAIRMAN ON THE DAY OF THE COMPETITION. FAILURE TO TURN IN THIS FORM WILL RESULT IN THE STUDENT NOT BEING ALLOWED TO COMPETE.
SKILLS California Hand/ Power Tool Contest Pre-use Inspection Form Some portable power tools require a more thorough inspection. Check the manufacturer s recommendation for more advanced power tools. Before using hand tools inspect for the following: The outside of the tool is free of grease, oil and accumulated foreign matter The tool has no visible cracks in jaws or handle Blades or bits are not damaged, cracked, etc. Handles are not cracked, damaged or loose from heads of hammers, axes mauls and other similar tools Tips of screwdrivers, chisels or other similar tools show no excessive wear Gripping surfaces pliers, wrenches or other similar tools are not worn Tools such as chisels and punches do not have mushroomed heads Cutting tools such as chisels and axes are sharp Tool appears to be in generally good condition Before using portable power tools inspect for the following: The outside of the tool is free of grease, oil and accumulated foreign matter Tool power-source shows no damage (cord, airline, battery, etc.) Tool is double insulated and tool housing is not damaged If not double insulated the equipped, electrical cord third prong (ground) is intact All shields, guards or attachments required by OSHA or manufacturer are present Rotating or moving parts of tool are guarded to prevent physical contact Tool is not leaking fluid such as grease, oil etc. Blades or bits are not damaged, cracked, etc. Tool appears to be in generally good condition Proper PPE is available
SKILLS California Hand/ Power Tool Contest Pre-use Inspection Form Contestants #: Contestants Signature: Advisors Name: Advisor s Signature: INSTRUCTIONS: 1. The contestant will use this form to document the use inspection of each power and hand tool that will be used for the SKILLS Regional and State building trades competitions. 2. Each hand and power tool must be inspected prior to competition using the stated inspection criteria above or owner s manuals. All tools muse receive a pass (P), improvement needed (I), Fail (F) marking. All tools must receive a passing marking to be used in the competition. All marking and measuring tools will receive an NA. 3. Any corrective steps taken must be noted in the notes section next to the item. a. Examples of corrective actions include: cleaning, repairs needed, removed, tagged out of service. 4. Contestant s advisors must also print and sign they have reviewed the tools prior to competition. 5. Forms will be collected at the beginning of the competition. a. Any contestant/ team that does not submit form will be required to complete inspection prior to start of competition. 6. All contestants will be subject to random tool safety inspections throughout the competition. P Pass I Improvement Needed F Fail Inspection NA Not Applicable Item P I F NA Notes for corrective measures