Glue Gun Challenge
Updated Mar 18, 2023
Purpose: To be able to demonstrate that you can safely use a glue gun during unit activities
Note: You must complete all requirements to earn this permit and this permit must be completed under adult supervision.
- Know how to safely set up and use a glue gun
- Describe the safety precautions you should take when using a glue gun
- Describe how to set up your work area when using a glue gun
- Describe the first aid procedures for getting hot glue on yourself
- Demonstrate your skills in using a glue gun
- Demonstrate how to load a glue gun, plug it in, and put it down safely
- Demonstrate how to safely use a glue gun
- Demonstrate how to put a glue gun away
Glue gun safety
- Set up your work area
- Clear loose papers, tripping hazards, and flammable materials
- Lay down a non-flammable cover for your work area such as tin foil
- Keep ice water at your glue gun station
- Tie back long hair
- Allow the glue gun to heat up for 5 minutes before using
- Do not touch the hot glue or nozzle
- Glue will leak from the gun when it is hot
- Always use the glue gun stand to set down your glue gun, never lay it on its side
- Never point the glue gun at another person
- Do not leave the glue gun plugged in and unattended
- Do not pull any glue sticks out of the glue gun once you have plugged it in
- Gently squeeze the trigger while gluing, squeezing too hard can cause too much glue to come out
- Unplug your glue gun when finished and let it cool before putting it away
First aid
- For mild burns, hold the burned area in ice water
- Do not attempt to peel the glue off of your skin
- Have a friend alert a leader immediately
- For a serious burn, including any glue that makes contact with eyes, call 9-1-1
I am a young Guider in Ancaster and Waterloo Ontario for Guide-age girls. I have been involved in Guiding for 7 years as both a girl member and adult. I love sharing nature and the outdoors with my girls.
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