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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 | | 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 possibilities for accidents if you don't follow the safety guidelines. The following rules must be followed at all times. | + | Keeping yourself safe in the Finishing Room 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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| These are the basic rules for safety in the Welding Lab: | | 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 room. |
− | *Don’t do anything distracting to yourself or others while operating equipment. | + | *Don’t do anything distracting to yourself or others while working in the room. |
− | * Do not wear any loose clothing, jewelry, or landyards.
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| * 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 is in progress.
| + | *Food or drink is not allowed in the Finishing Room. |
− | *No bare exposed skin when welding.
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− | *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 welding equipment without a buddy present. Never operate equipment alone in the shop. | + | *You should have a buddy in the shop if you are using the room. |
| *Reset the space. A clean space is a safer space. | | *Reset the space. A clean space is a safer space. |
| *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. |
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| === 2. Reset the Space === | | === 2. Reset the Space === |
− | The Welding Lab has a specific organization to it. Put whatever you use back where it belongs. There is a place for everything and everything has a place. This rule applies to everything in the space. If you use a tool, put it back. If you use a pen, put it back. Do not leave your projects in the Welding Lab unless you have made prior arrangements. Throw away your trash and recycling. | + | The Finishing Room has a specific organization to it. Put whatever you use back where it belongs. There is a place for everything and everything has a place. This rule applies to everything in the space. If you use a tool, put it back. If you use a pen, put it back. Do not leave your projects in the room unless you have made prior arrangements. Throw away your trash and recycling. |
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− | Now, we understand that sometimes you need to leave projects out. Maybe you are in the middle of a large project and you need something left overnight. In cases like this, it is okay, but you NEED to make prior arrangements with Nick or Justin. | + | Now, we understand that sometimes you need to leave projects out. Maybe you are in the middle of a large project and the paint needs to dry overnight. In cases like this, it is okay, but you NEED to make prior arrangements with Nick or Justin. |
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− | Please put back the equipment the way you found it. Make sure the welding gas is SHUT OFF. The welding cables should be neatly wrapped back onto the welders after they have been allowed to cool. Never step on or kink the welding cables and lines.
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| + | Please put back the equipment the way you found it. The compressed air line should be coiled up neatly. |
| Always put any unused materials back on the storage shelf, and throw away unusable scrap. | | Always put any unused materials back on the storage shelf, and throw away unusable scrap. |
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− | Sweep the floor and welding table when done.
| + | Pick up and used paint cans or rags. |
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| Make sure to shut off the lights and room ventilation before leaving. | | Make sure to shut off the lights and room ventilation before leaving. |