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Manufacturing Center
Safety Regulations
Good safety
practices are a must, and will be observed by anyone using the Manufacturing
Center. No exceptions to these rules
will be permitted.
- All
students are required to wear ANSI Z87 approved
safety glasses or prescription approved safety glasses for running
machinery. Shaded or reflective
lenses are not permitted. For all
welding, students are required to wear approved face shields
- Each
machine in the laboratory has a safety mat in front of it. There can only be one machine operator
at a time on any piece of equipment, and only one person on the mat at a
time. Others in the group should
observe the operator to insure safe practices are employed at all times,
from the area around the mats. Under no circumstances should two
people be operating one machine.
- Appropriate
footwear must be worn at all times.
Shower shoes, sandals; open-toed and other soft soled shoes are
not permitted. Sneakers are
permitted. Safety shoes are
recommended.
- Wear
appropriate clothing. A shop coat is recommended to protect clothing
from grease, oils, or welding sparks.
When welding, nylon clothing or woolly, high-pile sweaters should
not be worn. Socks and shirts
with sleeves should be worn.
Loose, baggy clothes are not recommended. Bare midriff is not allowed. Shorts and skirts are not allowed in
the welding area. All hats,
scarfs, and hoods must be removed.
If in the opinion of the instructor or technician your clothing
is inappropriate you will be asked to change.
- Hands must
be kept away from the spindle area on all machines. Do not place rags on milling tables.
- Long hair
should be tied back or covered.
If the hair, beard, or mustache poses, in the opinion of the
instructor or technician, a hazard, then the student will be required to
wear prescribed safety gear. (A
hair net)
- Rings,
watches and other jewelry can catch in machinery so should be removed by
the student before operating any equipment.
- No eating
or drinking is allowed in the lab area.
Do not bring food or drinks into the lab. If you need a drink of water there is
a fountain directly outside the lab entrance.
- Headphones
are not allowed on your person while students are in the laboratory.
- Cell
phones may not be used for calling, texting, or for any reason during
lecture or laboratory times. Shut
your cell off before entering class and keep it out of sight.
- All
students will keep "Hands Off" all machines and equipment,
unless assigned to a shop project and checked out by the instructor or
technician on that equipment.
- Guards and
shields on all machinery must be in place before operating equipment.
- Report all
cuts and injuries to the instructor so that the student may be directed
to the Health Department.
- All students should be aware of
location of the emergency shutoffs.
Most of these
safety rules are self-explanatory. Our
objective is a good one: that you are not injured as you obtain your
education. We need and expect your
cooperation.
As a footnote,
the message below came from Yale University.
The tragedy is depicted here as a reminder to why safe behavior is a
must in this area.
From: "Richard C. Levin" <presidents.office@yale.edu>
Date: April 13, 2011 5:30:04 PM EDT
To: Yale Community <itscomm2@yale.edu>
Subject: Further information on tragic accident
Vice President Smith, Dean Jones, and I have met with the
family of Jane Doe to extend our deepest sympathy and to offer all the
assistance we can possibly provide at their most difficult time of grief. Our
hearts go out to Jane’s family and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Doe will be returning to campus before the end of the
semester for a Memorial Service to honor Jane.
This is a true tragedy.
Last night, Jane’s hair got caught in a lathe as she worked on a
project in the student machine shop in the Sterling Chemistry
Laboratory. Her body was found by
other students who had been working in the building. They called the police, who responded
immediately.
Jane was an exceptional science student who was pursuing
a B.S. in astronomy and physics. She
also had keen interest in oceanography and was intending to undertake work in
that field after graduation. She was an enthusiastic saxophonist in the Yale
Band, and a widely admired member of the Saybrook
College community.
The safety of our students is a paramount concern. The
University has programs to train students before they use power equipment.
Nonetheless, I have initiated a thorough review of the safety policies and
practices of laboratories, machine shops, and other facilities with power
equipment that is accessed and operated by undergraduates. This includes arts
as well as science facilities. Steven Girvin, Deputy Provost for Science and Technology, will
lead the review. Until the review is
completed, Yale College will limit undergraduate access to facilities with
power equipment to hours that will be specified by the end of the week;
monitors will be present at these times in all such locations.
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