"Protect. Double-check. Make Away"

Use protective gear. Dress right.

• Wear eye protection at all times
• When using power machinery:
  • No loose clothing including ties and jewelry
  • Tie back or cover long hair

Prepare

• Safety is your top priority when using the lab. If you are not sure what you are doing, ask.
• Know all the locations of all first aid, fire, and safety equipment.
• Never use a tool unless you’ve been trained to use it safely
• Do not work in the lab if tired, distracted, or in a hurry.
• Do not fool around, startle, or distract anyone (not even with a conversation) while either one of you is using a tool.
• Think through the entire job before starting. Prepare prints or drawings with all dimensions and specifications prior to using machines.

Use tools properly

• Use tools only as they were designed to be used. (A wrench is not a hammer.)
• Never use a broken tool.
• Report any broken tools or machines immediately.
• Do not remove tools from the room.
• Never walk away from a tool that is still on.

Cleanup

• Clean up every time whenever you leave an area, including sweeping the floor.
• Clean and return all tools to where you got them.
• Place hot tools in the designated cool down area

"Take it Out. Put it Away."