Pappalardo Safety Rules and Policies

Objectives

• Have fun, learn, make things, experiment, be curious, and endeavor to make the world a better place.
• Be mindful of your safety and the safety of those around you. This is of paramount importance.

Hours

• The Pappalardo Lab is available for students to use when it is staffed, which is Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
• Before milestones, extra hours may be available and will be posted on the course home page.
• On weekday holidays, the hours, if any, will be posted on the course home page.

Personal Safety

• SAFETY GLASSES at all times!!!!
• No open toed shoes or slipper type shoes / sneakers are the best option (entire foot must be covered and shoe must have a thick sole).
• No heels taller than 25mm.
• No jewelry: rings, bracelets, hanging necklaces, or dangling earrings.
• Long hair and long beards must be tied up.
• No loose or hanging clothing, such as ties from hooded sweatshirts or loose long sleeves.
• No gloves while machining.
• Use brushes, hooks, vacuums, or other tools to remove chips and shavings. Never use hands, fingers or compressed air.

Common Sense Clauses

• Do not rush. Stop, think, & check before you start machining
• Do not distract others while they are operating a machine and do not let others distract you.
• No head phones at any time in the shop.
• No cell phone use of any kind except for photos or video in the shop.

Equipment

• If you have never worked on the machine, please let an instructor know.
• Do not try to figure out how to run a machine - ASK.
• If it’s making lots of noise, STOP and ask for help.
• Do not remove, displace or damage a machine guard, or modify equipment without permission and supervision.
• Do not leave machines running unattended.
• Always make sure that a machine has completely stopped before placing your hands or fingers in the work area. (Do not try to stop rotating components with your hand.)
• Only one person operating any piece of machinery.
• Make sure you properly secure your work piece. DO NOT HAND HOLD.
• Chuck key rule – If your hand comes off the chuck key it must be out of the chuck – Never leave a chuck key in the chuck at anytime!!!!.
• Read all labels around the shop and on machines.

Same Ship, Same Crew

• Clean up and put all items away.
• Please shower, use soap, wear fresh-smelling clothes. Stinky makes for an unpleasant experience.
• No food allowed in the shop, including conference rooms.
• Don’t stick posters to the painted walls
• Do not go into cabinets or rooms. Please ask. Certain ones are labeled instructors only.
• Leave the machine, floor, and surrounding areas better than you found it. Sweep and vacuum.