Safety Overview

Fire Extinguisher

The  fire extinguisher is located to the left of the entryway to the back room as you walk in. 

First Aid Supplies

First aid supplies are located on the pegboard in the entryway to the back room.

Burns

The symbol shown to the left indicates that there is a risk of burns due to hot surfaces. When you see this symbol next to a piece of equipment, make sure you do not touch it while it is hot. 

Flammable

The symbol shown to the left indicates that a tool is flammable. When you see this symbol next to a piece of equipment, make sure that you monitor the equipment while it is running, and ensure you know where the fire extinguishers are located before using it. 

Sharp Blades

The image shown to the left indicates that there is a risk of cutting due to sharp blades. When you see this symbol next to a piece of equipment, handle with extreme care.

Toxic

The symbol shown to the left indicates that a material is toxic. Safety measures vary depending on the toxicity of the material, ensure that you know the required safety precautions when working with the specific toxic material you will be handling. Safety measures could include wearing disposable gloves, washing your hands after working with the material, working in a well-ventilated area, using a respirator, or avoiding touching your face or skin while handling the material. 

Inhalation Hazard

The symbol shown to the left indicates that there is a risk of inhaling particulate matter. The safety measures required to address this risk may include working in a well-ventilated area, wearing a dust mask, or wearing a ventilator.

Entanglement

The symbol shown to the left indicates that the tool has a risk of entanglement. When you see this symbol next to a piece of equipment, tie back long hair, remove loose jewelry and roll up long sleeves before using it. 

Caution

The symbol shown to the left indicates that caution should be used. Special attention should be paid to any writing that follows this symbol.

Hearing Protection Required

The symbol shown to the left indicates that there is a risk of hearing damage. When you see this symbol next to a piece of equipment, ensure that you are wearing ear protection before using it. 

Dust Mask Required

The symbol shown to the left indicates that there is a risk of dust inhalation. When you see this symbol next to a piece of equipment, ensure that you are wearing a dust mask before using it. 

Gloves Required

The symbol shown to the left indicates that gloves are required to safely use the equipment. When you see this symbol  next to a piece of equipment, ensure that you are wearing gloves before using it.

Eye Protection Required

The symbol shown to the left indicates that there is a risk of eye damage due to flying debris. When you see this symbol next to a piece of equipment, ensure that you are wearing eye protection before using it. 

Closed Toed Shoes Required

The symbol to the left indicates that there is a risk of damage to the feet. When you see this symbol next to a piece of equipment, ensure that you are wearing closed toed shoes before using it. 

No Long Sleeves

The symbol to the left indicates that there is a risk of entanglement. When you see this symbol next to a piece of equipment, ensure your sleeves are rolled up to the elbow before using it.

Tie Back Long Hair

The symbol to the left indicates that there is a risk of entanglement. When you see this symbol next to a piece of equipment, ensure your hair is tied back out of the way before using it.