Developing Safe Spaces Strategies that have worked well in Cook Engineering Laboratory and the Makerspace in the Watt Family Innovation Center Todd Schweisinger, PhD, PE Senior Lecturer & Undergraduate Coordinator Department of Mechanical Engineering Clemson University, 205 Cook Engineering Laboratory Clemson, SC 29634, USA 864.656.5542 | todds@clemson.edu | todd schweisinger

Is the university willing to support any activities that have a risk of injury? Can you think of any University program that has a well known history of risks, with nearly half of the student participants still getting injured, and despite all of this, is still actively supported by the university? Mitigated with Training, Protection, & Response

M.E. Lab Curriculum 1888- Thomas Green Clemson leaves estate to form a military, agricultural and mechanical college.

M.E. Labs

Shop Hazards Part Layout, electronics cabinet, and shop office Hand Tools and Benchtop Powertools

Shop Hazards Lathes Milling Machines Welding Station

Makerspace Hazards QTY:2 FormLabs 3D Printers QTY:6 Type A 3D Printers

Makerspace Hazards Epilog Laser Cutter

Hybrid Models Risk Access Expertise Field Site Lecture Hall Shop Space The right balance should be specific to the objective. But often is specific to the location or other constraints. Lab Space Comm. Space

Strategies to meet learning objectives safely & effectively Safety performance can make or break your organization’s brand. Strategies to meet learning objectives safely & effectively Accept accountability and be proactive. Involve Research Safety office in all decisions/ actions to create an ally rather than an adversary or compliance officer relationship.

Strategies to meet objectives safely & effectively Talk about Safety With Research Safety With other shops on campus- Network of Shop Supervisors [meet every semester] At annual conferences with peers- Student Shop Managers Conference <myssmc.org> Take action towards continuous improvement Create a culture of safety and communication, by Reporting near misses.

Strategies to meet learning objectives safely & effectively Match access to risks and allocate resources accordingly. Increase expertise. Training! Invest in equipment with modern safety features.

and there are strategies to Reduce Risks Conclusion SAFETY is paramount, and there are strategies to Reduce Risks Partner with Research Safety Office early. Develop Training. Document Policies & Procedures. GO VISIT Makerspace in Watt. We’re open & growing!