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→1. Safety First
Basic principles of how to implement Safety First in the Prototype Lab:
Basic principles of how to implement Safety First in the Prototype Lab:
* Do not touch the extruder heads of the 3D printers when they are running. They will be very hot and will burn you. Wait for the machine to cool off.
*Safety glasses must be worn at all times.
* Use gloves when handling chemicals such as Sodium Hydroxide (use the heat protecting gloves when retrieving items from the Sodium Hydroxide bath), Isopropyl or Denatured Alcohol (use Nitrile gloves if handling extensively after removing from the Form Wash), and Lacquer Thinner (use Nitrile gloves when using lacquer thinner to clean residue off of engraved Hydroflasks). You may use gloves whenever you feel necessary, but these are circumstances where gloves are absolutely required.
* In addition to wearing gloves when around the Sodium Hydroxide, you must also wear safety goggles (preferably the goggles, but if those are unavailable then use safety glasses). A lab coat is highly recommended to be worn as well. All of these items can be found within the lab.
*No horseplay in the shop.
* Make sure you read through the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) binder mounted by the sink so that you are up-to-date on safety procedures regarding the chemicals within the lab.
* If chemicals ever get on your skin or in your eyes, follow the MSDS. Wash it off or out (there is an eye washing station in front of the Machine Shop about 30 feet feet away). If it is an emergency, do what you need to do to make sure you and those around you are safe.
*Don’t do anything distracting to yourself or others while operating machinery.
* Make sure you know how to use the spill kit (located to the right of the sink).
* If there is a chemical spill, we do have a spill kit. First, evacuate the lab and get everyone out. This means the lab should be shut down until the spill has been properly dealt with. Second, call Justin Johnson whose information should be posted next to the Emergency Response Guide (bright yellow and by the door leading to the main space). If Justin does not answer, call the Campus Public Safety office (formerly Security Services) whose information will be in the Emergency Response Guide or can be found online. Third, if you feel it is safe to do so, deploy the spill kit (located to the right of the sink).
* Do not wear any loose clothing, jewelry, or landyards.
* Be aware that laser cut items can have sharp edges that could cut you.
* No open toed shoes.
* Hair will not extend bellow the collar.
*Gloves and helmet must be worn when welding.
*Food or drink is not allowed in the Welding Lab.
*Do not attempt to operate equipment that you have not been certified on by GFU engineering personnel.
*Do not argue with volunteers or shop staff. Contact Justin Johnson if you have issues that need to be resolved.
*Do not operate equipment without a shop supervisor or trained volunteer in the shop with you. Never operate equipment alone in the shop.
* Reset the space. Make the area you are working in ready for the next person using the dust broom.
*If you see a safety violation inform the person immediately and encourage them to comply with the policies.
*Don’t do anything that would require an additional rule to be added to this list.
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