SafetySafetyEmily Condiff

“Safety rules are your best tools”

“Safety doesn’t happen by accident”

Personal Protective Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Equipment (PPE)Safety glassesLong pantsNo loose clothing, strings on

sweatshirtsHair tied backClose-toe shoes (no sandals,

clogs, etc)Ear protectionGloves

“Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is

self defense”

Acting SafelyActing SafelySleep!! (caffeine is not a substitute)Clean workspace: everything has a

place ◦Put things away when you are done

using themIf you don’t know how to use a tool,

ask a mentor to teach youDon’t hang around the workshop or

pit if you don’t have something to do

Proper Lifting TechniqueProper Lifting TechniqueLift with your legs, not your backCommunicate with other lifters to

establish how you will lift and where you want to go

Keep your back straightDon’t twist your body- use your feet

if you have toUse proper handholds- make sure

you have a stable grip before you start

Proper Lifting TechniqueProper Lifting Technique

“Lifting’s a breeze when you bend at the

knees”

Power ToolsPower ToolsPay attention to what you are doingPlan your work before you startKnow how to use the tool properly!When others are using power tools,

don’t distract themA mentor must be presentDon’t leave a machine on and

unattendedDon’t leave hot tools or materials

where other people might touch them◦ drill bits, freshly cut metal, soldering irons

Keep cords out of the wayWork away from yourself

Hand ToolsHand ToolsNever use a broken toolUse a tool ONLY for what it was

intended to doWork on a table not in the air or

your handBe careful with knives and bladesBe careful not to “talk with your

hands”

““Don’t be a fool, use the Don’t be a fool, use the right tool”right tool”

The WorkshopThe WorkshopFire extinguisherFirst aid kitAlways keep things ventilatedEmergency contact binder

““Safety doesn't slow the job Safety doesn't slow the job down- mishaps do”down- mishaps do”

The RobotThe RobotNever stick your hands into the

robot when it’s turned onMake sure everyone stands back

before you enable itWhen practicing driving the

robot, keep it away from peopleUse proper lifting technique

BatteriesBatteriesAny battery that looks damaged is unsafe

to useContain sulfuric acid- it will burn your skin

on contactA battery is not safe to use if it is dropped

◦Even when it looks okay, there might be a crack that could cause the battery to explode

Pick up the batteries by the case, not the wires

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If a battery explodes or If a battery explodes or leaksleaksBattery disposal kit

◦Gloves◦Bicarbonate of soda◦Leak-proof container

Notify mentor and safety captain immediately!

Seek medical attention if needed

TravelTravelBuddy systemCurfewCell-phones

◦Team contact information◦NEVER GIVE OUT A TEAM MEMBER’S

PHONE NUMBER TO A NON-TEAM MEMBER IF YOU ARE ASKED

Private information is PRIVATESleep!

Other team safetyOther team safetyNo last names of students on the

websiteProper adult to student ratioBackground checks

An accident occurs or ALMOST occurs, tell your safety captain immediately even if you don’t what happened was important

Thank you!