Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Safety boots with steel toe caps are mandatory any where within any of the workshop areas
• Goggles or safety glasses are mandatory
• Overalls or lab coats must be worn at all times
• Ear defenders or ear plugs must be used where noise levels exceed 85dba or where stated
• Using dusty process, such as sanding or grinding, protective face masks must be worn
• Safety helmets must be worn when there is an overhead risks, such as the operation of the crane
• Use appropriate protective gloves for the job. Such as handling large sheets of metal

• Safety glasses can be loaned by the school, or alternatively students can purchase their own
• Safety boots cannot be loaned and so must be purchased by the student

General Machine Safety

• Loose items such as ties or jewellery should not be worn
• Long hair should be tied back, or a cap worn to keep it in place
• Make sure you know where the emergency stop button is located on any machine before you start it
• Never leave chuck keys in the machine chuck
• Make sure that the part you are machining is securely held before starting the machine
• Do not leave machines running unattended
• If you are unsure about using a machine ask a technician for help, do not try to sort it yourself

Gerneral Workshop Safety

• Do not enter the workshops if you are under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication that causes drowsiness
• Always think about what you are doing, carelessness or inattention can lead to accidents
• If you see any one acting in an unsafe manner report it to a technician immediately
• We want your time spent in the workshops to be an enjoyable and creative experience, so stay alert and safe