Includes Stewardship, Materials and Processes Policies
| Note: Shop Supervisors and Monitors may prohibit shop access or machinery use for any reason. |
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The Build Lab has adopted UT Austin's Environmental Health and Safety Department's Shop Safety Rules. Signs are located throughout the Build Lab and include the following points:
- Never work alone
- Never use machinery without the approval of the supervisor and completion of training.
- Never use damaged or malfunctioning equipment
- Never talk to or touch the machine operator.
- Never allow student use of power machinery without the shop supervisor or a monitor present
- Never wear loose clothing in the shop - including ties, scarves, jewelry, and loose sleeves.
- No open-toed shoes allowed.
- Never use a cell phone or personal music player, etc.
- Never work if you are tired. Take frequent breaks to stay alert.
- Never use compressed air greater than 30 psi for cleaning equipment.
- Never use compressed air to clean skin or clothing.
| - Always complete general and shop-specific training before using facility
- Always understand our operation before you begin or ask the shop supervisor for help.
- ALWAYS WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), including glasses or face protection
- Always remove jewelry before working - including rings, necklaces, bracelets and watches
- Always secure long hair including beards.
- Always use all guards and shields. They must be secured prior to operating equipment.
- Always check material for staples, screws, nails, embedded objects, etc.
- Always clear dust and debris before and after machine use
- Always keep aisles, exits and access to emergency equipment clear
- ALWAYS IMMEDIATELY REPORT ALL ACCIDENTS, PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS TO THE SHOP SUPERVISOR OR MONITOR
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