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.

The Pappalardo Lab is available for students to use when it is staffed, which is Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4:45 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.

Safety glasses at all times!
No open toed shoes or slipper type shoes / sneakers are 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.

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.

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.

Clean up and put all items away.
No food allowed in the shop, including conference rooms.
Do not go into cabinets. Please ask. Certain ones are labeled instructors only.
Leave the machine, floor, and surrounding areas better than you found it. Sweep and vacuum.

Violation of any of these rules could be result in the loss of shop use privileges.