Access:
- General hours of operation are 8:30 am - 12:00 noon and 1:00 - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
- Use of power equipment during general hours is restricted to individuals who have been certified by one of the technicians or who are directly supervised by a technician.
- Use of power equipment after hours is restricted to authorized University personnel (see General Laboratory Guidelines) who have been previously certified by the technicians. Access to the machine shop will be permitted on a case by case basis by the technicians.
- Technicians are available for consultation, tool sign out, training, and certification between the hours of 9:00-11:00 am and 1:00-3:00 pm, Monday through Friday (see General Laboratory Guidelines).
Safety:
- Safety glasses must be worn at all times.
- Long (shoulder length or longer) hair, loose clothing, and jewelry must be tied back or, if possible, removed.
- Follow all instructions for each machine.
- Securely clamp all pieces in at least two places (particularly when drilling large diameter holes).
- A designated 'buddy' must be on the premises at all times while power equipment is in use.
- Clean up is a matter of both courtesy and safety. This includes removal of waste material from both the machine and the floor around the machine.
- Violation of any safety regulation will result in immediate suspension of shop privileges.
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