2. Safety First Safety should always be your priority Always be focused and stay on task Be aware of your surroundings If there are any possible dangers/hazards, then notify the people around you Notify the instructor immediately in the case of an emergency or any other complication Wear all protective gear that is required for the activity as instructed

3. Hand Tool IQ Make sure you are using the correct tool for each task (i.e. size, type, etc.) Maintain tools in proper condition DO NOT use damaged or dull tools Grip tools firmly and properly to avoid injuries Make sure work areas are clear of any obstructions, such as, food and drink as well as binders, note books etc. All tools are stored properly

4. PPE and Laboratory Safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is created to reduce injuries and increase your safety PPE can include: Closed toe shoes Protective gear for eyes and ears Protective clothing Gloves Mask Respirator

5. Material Safety Data Sheets Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provide safety information about materials being used Information can include: Production/manufacturing information Hazardous ingredients/chemicals Health hazards Fire hazards Reactivity information Spill/leak procedures

6. Basic First Aid Inform your instructor of all injuries IMMEDIATELY, even the most minute and minor incidents Basic procedures for small cuts/scratches are the following: Wash you hand and dry them- do not let anything and and especially any one make contact with the injury beforehand Cover the injury Clean the cut and if possible raise the injury above your heart to reduce the blood loss Cover it once again

7. Electricity Make sure you know how to use the equipment properly before applying any power to it Know all safety procedures in cases of electrical emergencies Know how to use the Electric Multimeter for situations when investigating issues in electrical equipment and searching for causes of problems in the used equipment Be aware and prepared for all possible situations/ scenarios

8. Battery Leak/Spill Procedures Battery TypeLeakage Procedures Nickel CadmiumHandle with rubber gloves and protective clothing with no direct contact of skin and the electrolyte. Lithium IonPlace in suitable container with gloves and call emergency number AlkalinePrevent all skin/eye contact and place item in a plastic metal lined container using rubber gloves Lead-AcidAttempt to neutralize by pouring soda ash or sodium bicarbonate until fizzing stops. Use as ventilation mask as gases may be released during neutralization process. Place all remains in an appropriate container and recycle by laws and regulations of your location.

9. Sources http://www.electronickits.com/robot/LegoMindstormsNXT. htm http://www.skcinc.com/msds.asp http://www.batteriesplus.com/t-msds.aspx http://home.howstuffworks.com/screwdriver.htm http://www.dryeyepain.com/Goggles.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Material_safety_data_sheet http://www.commodityonline.com/news/india-electricity- growth-shockingly-on-the-downhill-50305-3-50306.html