Matt H, 2010 Safety Captain, The Green Machine Team 1816

 Safety Goggles  Mechanical guards  Gloves where needed  Facemask  No loose clothing  Hair securely tied back  Closed-toed shoes  Ear protection

 Get plenty of rest  Caffeine is not a substitute for sleep  Workspace should be clean, store tools in a safe location  Don’t use a tool if you don’t know how to use it. Ask a mentor to teach you.  Don’t hang around the pit or the workshop if you have nothing to do.

 Never stick your hands in the robot while it’s turned on  Make sure everyone stands back before you enable it  Lift with your legs  Keep your back straight  Do not twist your body, turn with your feet  Grip the robot in the proper location

 Keep all your attention on the tools.  Do not distract people who are using power tools.  Don’t leave a machine on and unattended  Turn off and unplug machines when done  Only use tools you know how to use  A mentor must be present for power tools to be operated  Do not leave any hot tools or materials where people could accidently touch them, such as a drill bit, freshly cut metal, or soldering iron

 Never use a broken tool, check to see if its in good condition  Use a tool for what it is intended for  Work on a worktable, not in the air or your hand  Watch out for knifes and blades

 Where is the fire extinguisher?  Where is the first aid kit?  Keep areas properly ventilated  Emergency contact binder

 Any battery that looks damaged is unsafe to use.  The batteries contain sulfuric acid which will burn your skin on contact.  Pick up batteries by the case, not the wires.

 Buddy system  Hotel curfew  Cell-phones  Private information is private!

 No last name of students on the website  Maintain proper adult to student ratio  Background Checks