This page explains our rules for using tools.
Safety Training Requirements[edit | edit source]
- Dr. Pearce Safety Lab Tour
- Worker Health & Safety Awareness
- WHMIS 2015 - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
- Laboratory Safety & Hazardous Waste Management
- Extra power tools safety if needed from First Day Email.
Rules for Tool Use[edit | edit source]
- Every tool should be labeled corresponding to its drawers. For example, power tool labeled P-1, should be placed in drawer of Power tool labeled 'Power tool - P' .
- All tools should be put back to their original position at the end of the day no matter if you need to use it the next day or not.
- Tools and shared worktables need to be cleaned after use.
- Complex equipment like FAST designs, recyclebots, augmented printers, as well as SLA and FFF printers should be labeled with a contact information for the primary user. Only primary users are able to use the specialty machines. Other users must ask an expert/primary user for training before using the machine to prevent safety issues, unwanted failures or broken equipment. We will have a bank of some 3D printers available for mass use. All such equipment should be labeled with a QR code that links to Appropedia methods pages that includes files like slicing profiles.
Personal protective equipment[edit | edit source]
PPE is to keep YOU safe so that you can keep doing what you want to do.
- Safety glasses – always required
- Others as needed
SDS and other[edit | edit source]
Knowing what chemicals are in the lab and how they interact with each other is critical when accidents happen.
- Appropriate SDS sheets should be viewed online.
- Note the hazards listed on the door to the lab. If you introduce any new equipment or materials you must clear them with the responsible person listed on the lab door. If the responsible person is out of date, contact the departmental administrators to get it updated.
