1. Iron Giants Safety

2. In the shop What Not to wear What must be worn Flammable Clothing
Loose articles of clothing
Jewelry
No shorts
Safety Glasses
Closed Toe Shoes
Long hair must be pulled back

3. Pre-use Inspection
Inspect the cords for strains and damaged insulation
Check Sharpness of Blades
Make sure all guards are in place
Check for trip hazards
Check with a mentor before using any machines

4. Machine Safety

5. Welder Wear Welding Gloves Wear Welding Hood
Make sure you have nonflammable clothing
No skin Exposed
Nothing flammable around you (paint, rags, etc.)
Do not use without Mentor Supervision

6. Milling Machine Wear Safety Glasses Use Ear protection
Keep hands away from the front of the mill
If the mill jams, do NOT clear the jam, reach out to a mentor
Immediately report all incidents to a mentor

7. Sander Requires Safety Glasses Make sure you have Mentor permission
Report accidents immediately to a mentor

8. Lathe Wear Safety Glasses No gloves or long sleeves
Take the T-bar out before use
If the lathe stops working , do not try to fix it, reach out to a mentor
Report all incidents immediately

9. Drill press Wear Safety Glasses Keep hands away from the drill
If the drill jams, do not try to fix it, reach out to a mentor
Report all accidents to a mentor immediately.

10. Chop Saws Wear Safety Glasses Wear hearing protection
Do NOT reach across saw blade while cutting
If saw jams, do not try to clear jam, reach out to a mentor
Report all accidents to a Mentor

11. Table Saws Wear Safety Glasses Make sure blades are adjusted
Be sure guards are in place
Use push stick when necessary
Never leave saw running unattended
Keep hands and fingers clear of cutting path
If there is an accident report it to a mentor

12. Band Saws Wear Safety Glasses Adjust guard height
Lower the guard when you finish cutting
Keep fingers clear of cutting path
Never leave saw running unattended
Report all accidents to a mentor immediately.

13. Remember Absolutely no woodworking in the metals shop and vise-versa
If you don’t know how to use it, DON’T!!!
No yelling and or Horseplay in the shop
Phones should only be used in emergency situations.
You need permission to use any machines
ALL accidents must be reported IMMEDIATELY

14. In case of Battery Spill
Neutralize the spill with baking soda
If there is contact with skin, flush area immediately
Seek medical treatment in accordance with the SDS sheets
Put damaged battery in a container

15. Competition Safety Safety Glasses are required in pit
Wear gloves when moving the robot
Limit team access to the pit
Keep aisles clear at all time
Limit personal belongings in the pit
Make sure robot is secured
Use proper lifting procedures
Make sure you are aware of your surroundings
Wear appropriate clothing