- Only students certified by Mr. Leeper may use the stationary machine tools in the woodshop (Room S-5).
- Only students certified by a mentor may use the stationary machine tools in the drafting room (Room S-6). These are the tools owned by the robotics team, and include the milling machines (manual and CNC), drill press and mini-lathe.
- The area directly surrounding all machine tools must be kept clean and clear of obstructions.
- A first aid kit is on top of the file cabinet to left of closet, and student medical forms are in a binder on the right hand side of the Robotics closet.
- Basic safety rules must be followed at all times when working in either shop area or when working on the robot or prototypes:
- Eye protection must be worn at all times.
- Long hair must always be tied back.
- No sandals or open-toed shoes are permitted.
- Loose fitting clothing must be tucked in or tied up.
- Bracelets, other loose jewelry and neckties must be removed.
- Any oil spilled on the floor must be immediately cleaned up.
- No horseplay around the machines is permitted. Machine tools can be dangerous.
- No person should work alone. An adult supervisor must be present.
- The shop areas must be kept clean. It is impossible to maintain a safe work environment if tools and materials are lying about the equipment. No food or drink is allowed in S-6 or S-5.
- Practice common sense. Most shop accidents are a result of lack of knowledge, not carelessness. Ask a mentor or experienced member of the team for help when you are unsure of what you are doing.
- No prototypes are to be powered for the first time unless a mentor is present.
More safety documents can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/Team766Safety