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=== 1. Safety First ===
 
=== 1. Safety First ===
Safety First is the rule we hold highest of the three. Given the delicate nature of our machines, and the different chemicals and materials we use in the Welding Lab, this rule applies to both the safety of you, and the machines.  
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Safety First is the rule we hold highest of the three. This rule applies to both the safety of you as well as others  
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Keeping yourself safe in the Welding Lab is very important, as there are many ways to hurt yourself. The following rules must be followed at all times.
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Keeping yourself safe in the Welding Lab is very important, as there are possibilities for accidents if you don't follow the safety guidelines. The following rules must be followed at all times.
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Basic principles of how to implement Safety First in the Prototype Lab:
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These are the basic rules for safety in the Welding Lab:
 
*Safety glasses must be worn at all times.
 
*Safety glasses must be worn at all times.
 
*No horseplay in the shop.
 
*No horseplay in the shop.
*Don’t do anything distracting to yourself or others while operating machinery.
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*Don’t do anything distracting to yourself or others while operating equipment.
 
* Do not wear any loose clothing, jewelry, or landyards.
 
* Do not wear any loose clothing, jewelry, or landyards.
 
* No open toed shoes.
 
* No open toed shoes.
 
* Hair will not extend bellow the collar.
 
* Hair will not extend bellow the collar.
*Gloves and helmet must be worn when welding.
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*Gloves and helmet must be worn when welding is in progress.
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*No bare exposed skin when welding.
 
*Food or drink is not allowed in the Welding Lab.
 
*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 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 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.
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*Do not operate welding equipment without a buddy present. 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.
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* Reset the space. Make the table and work area 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.
 
*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.
 
*Don’t do anything that would require an additional rule to be added to this list.
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