Safety

JIM HALL DESIGN and PROTOTYPING LABORATORY

GENERAL LAB SAFETY RULES:

• ALL Lab safety rules will be complied with at ALL times.
• The Lab staff has the authority to deem that a student, faculty, or staff member is not working safely.
• The Lab staff has the authority to ask anyone to stop using the equipment and to leave the shop.
• There must be one staff member present while operating the equipment in the Lab.
• Report all injuries, no matter how slight, to the Lab Staff immediately.
• For Serious Injuries call Security at x5000 to request immediate medical assistance.
• Before starting a machine, always check for correct setup. If possible check to see if the machine is clear by operating it manually.
• ONLY ONE person is allowed to operate a machine, two+ operators is NOT allowed.
• No more than two people are allowed to hover around a machine at any given time.
• Do NOT bring food/snacks into the Machining area.
• Do NOT distract a person operating a machine.
• Do NOT make sudden load sounds without notifying the people around you first.
• Do NOT block aisles, passageways, corridors, fire lanes, or fire and emergency equipment.
• Do NOT leave tools or work on the machine table even if the machine is not running. Tools or work may fall off and cause a toe or foot injury.
• If using compressed air to clean a part, point the air hose down and away from yourself and other persons.
• Never Use a Machine If You Are NOT trained on it. You must attend general safety training and specific training on the machine you intend to use. If you are unfamiliar with a particular tool or instrument, do not use it until you are properly trained on its usage.
• Never wear gloves or use rags to clean the work piece or any part of a machine that is running. Rotating tools or parts can grab gloves and rags and pull you into the machine.
• Basic rules for clothing:
  • Loose clothing must NOT be worn when entanglement hazards exist.
  • Open-toed shoes must NOT be worn in the machine shop.
  • Jewelry must NOT be worn.
• Long hair must be tied back behind your head.
• Safety glasses, cover goggles, or face shields are required anytime you are in the shop. This includes walking through the shop!
• Follow safe lifting practices; lift with your leg muscles, not your back. If you do not know how to lift safely, ask a lab staff member to show you.
• Never operate two or more machines at the same time.
• Never leave a machine while it is running.
• Always set the bandsaw guard as close to the work piece as possible.
• Do not work in the Lab if you are tired, in a hurry, or using any medication which might cause drowsiness.
• Report any damage to machine or hand tools immediately.
• Machines must be shut off when cleaning, repairing, or oiling.
• Before cleaning a machine, remove all sharp objects/cutting tools.
• Hand protection in the form of suitable gloves should be used for handling hot objects, glass, or sharp-edged items.
• Never operate a machine while wearing gloves.
• All machines must be operated with all required guards and shields in place.
• A brush, hook, or special tool is preferred for removal of chips, shavings, etc. from the work area. Never use your hands.
• Keep fingers clear from the point of operation of any machine by using special tools or devices, such as, push sticks, hooks, pliers, etc. Do not wipe a moving part with a rag, always use a brush. Never use a rag near moving machinery.
• Practice cleanliness and orderliness in the Lab areas. Clean your machine and surrounding work area as soon as you are finished.
• Oily rags must be placed in canisters in front of shop.
• Keep the floor around machines clean, dry, and free from trip hazards. Do not allow chips to accumulate.
• Always be aware of your surroundings, sudden abrupt movements may cause you or someone around you to be injured.
• No horseplay.
• Think through the entire job before starting.
• Never carry sharp pointed tools in your pockets.
• Keep all tools in good condition with regular maintenance.
• Use the right tool for the job.
• Examine each tool for damage before use and do not use damaged tools.
• Always consult shop personal before cutting or grinding any small work pieces.
• Always wait for handheld power tools to come to a complete stop before laying them down.
• If you have never machined a particular material before you should ask a lab manager about its machining characteristics and/or any potential health hazards.
• Keep in mind that cutting oils may irritate your skin, if that is the case, inform the lab manage.
• Use a dry location with a grounded receptacle when using an electric powered hand tool to prevent a serious electrical shock.
• Read the Safe Use of Hand Tools document.
• Read the General Lab Safety Rules document.
• Read the Lathe Safety document.
• Read the Milling Machine document.

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