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Safety first includes not only your safety and the safety of others, but the safety of the equipment as well. It is a huge privilege to have access to this set of equipment and tools, and we need to ensure that the equipment is being properly used and maintained. There is no reason in this space to use a screwdriver as a hammer. We have hammers. Use tools for their intended purposes, not just for your safety, but for the safety of the tool.  

Safety first includes not only your safety and the safety of others, but the safety of the equipment as well. It is a huge privilege to have access to this set of equipment and tools, and we need to ensure that the equipment is being properly used and maintained. There is no reason in this space to use a screwdriver as a hammer. We have hammers. Use tools for their intended purposes, not just for your safety, but for the safety of the tool.  

To aid in making sure that you are aware of proper safety usage, you will need to be trained on how to use the vast majority of machines and spaces. In the future, these will be marked with unique icons representing each machine. Any machine or tool that has an icon posted over it or an icon sticker on it, by definition, requires specialized training. This will be done via a FoxTale course for each of these machines or tools. If the system is relatively simple, the course might just be basic reading with a simple quiz (like this one). More complex tools might involve demonstration videos along with a live demonstration of your ability to properly use the machines. These will result in “badges” in FoxTale that certify you to use the machines. Think of these certifications as a “license to learn.” They allow you to utilize the machine, but you should still feel free to ask for help, at any point, from a shop supervisor or technician. Just about every piece of equipment other than basic tools will have an icon and a basic training course. While these courses are being developed, we will be utilizing prior training protocols to grant you access to the machines.  

To aid in making sure that you are aware of proper safety usage, you will need to be trained on how to use the vast majority of machines and spaces. In the future, these will be marked with unique icons representing each machine. Any machine or tool that has an icon posted over it or an icon sticker on it, by definition, requires specialized training. This will be done via a Canvas course for each of these machines or tools. If the system is relatively simple, the course might just be basic reading with a simple quiz (like this one). More complex tools might involve demonstration videos along with a live demonstration of your ability to properly use the machines. These will result in “badges” in Canvas that certify you to use the machines. Think of these certifications as a “license to learn.” They allow you to utilize the machine, but you should still feel free to ask for help, at any point, from a shop supervisor or technician. Just about every piece of equipment other than basic tools will have an icon and a basic training course. While these courses are being developed, we will be utilizing prior training protocols to grant you access to the machines.  

While all of this is being developed, never forget … '''SAFETY FIRST'''!

While all of this is being developed, never forget … '''SAFETY FIRST'''!