NShop Safety Policy

Includes Stewardship, Materials and Processes Policies

Note: Shop Supervisors and Monitors may prohibit shop access or machinery use for any reason.

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