SafetyProject

AKA: Danger Committee / Men Without Hats

Project Goals

The goal of this project is to create a NonCommercial, Share Alike, Attribution Creative Commons-Licensed safety training program for Pumping Station: One.

The goal for the training program is to create a safety program that:

1. is easy to implement, with as little paperwork as possible
2. meets or exceeds government standards for occupational health

Project Outline

Training will consist of:

• General Training: Required for all members before entering the space. Consists of an hour of class, with testing.
• Tool- or area- specific training: Required to gain access to specific areas or equipment in PS1. Consists of training, (optional/variable, depending on the tool) several hours of practice under supervision of an experienced operator, and testing.

Paperwork will consists of: Signed liability release forms for all members. Qualification records for general and specific training. MSDS records for all chemicals in PS1.

General Training Outline

• Pressurized cylinders
• Laser Safety
• Hearing
• Vision
• Feet/legs
• Hands
• Chemical Spill Procedures
• General Chemical Safety (MSDS, protective gear, etc)
• Fire

Specific Training Areas

• Electronics Lab (covers basic electrical safety, how to use O-scope, solder, use a multimeter, etc)
• Machine Shop (covers basic hand and power tools, drill press, grinder, sanders, safety)
• Welding
• Lasers
• Lathe

Resources

UVM Environmental Safety Wiki

U Toledo Safety Presentation

MIT Research Safety Page

US OSHA

EU OSHA

Contact

Sacha

Dan