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Safety Training

Updated by: Corbet Mackinnon

SparQ Studios Makerspace Development Director 2024 - 2025 & 2023 - 2024

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Updated by: Sophia Perzan

SparQ Studios Makerspace Development Director 2022 - 2023

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Created by: Previous SparQ Directors

SparQ Studios Makerspace Development Directors 2021 and earlier.

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SparQ Studios Safety Training

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SparQ Policies

  • Members must clean up after themselves before leaving the space.
  • Members must be trained before using any equipment.
  • Always wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Performing modifications such as cutting, drilling or sanding on carbon fibre is prohibited.
  • Notify the makerspace director before bringing large material into the space.
  • Request permission of the makerspace director before bringing chemicals into the space.
  • No food or drink allowed in the space.
  • No animals allowed in the space.* Clear service animals with the Director in order to make a plan.
  • No working unsupervised.

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Supervisors can revoke memberships at any time if a member is being unsafe or uncooperative.

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3D Print Specific Policies

  • Can only use 3D printers once SparQ-trained
  • Ensure correct filament size is used (1.75mm is used exclusively with our current Prusa printers)
  • No printing with filaments that emit fumes (ABS, ASA, Carbon Fibre, etc.)
    • PLA, PETG, and TPU are commonly used at the makerspace.
  • Prints that could be easily made another way have lowest priority (boxes, etc.)
  • If printing large prints, bring in your own filament (couple hundred grams)

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Emergencies

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Information

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  • If serious injury or unsafe situation, call 911.

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  • Call 613-533-6111 for on-campus emergency response

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  • Call 613-533-6080 for non-emergencies (Safe Walk, etc.)

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  • Call 613-533-6733 for general information

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Evacuation

  • Exit to street through main South Union Street exit.

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  • Alternate route to the left down “Innovation Way Hallway” through East exit.

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  • Do not use any elevators in case of emergency.

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Fire

  • If small fire,
    • pull fire alarm and attempt to use fire extinguisher.

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  • If fire grows or is large,
    • close door to SparQ.
    • Pull fire alarm located near South Union Street exit.
    • Fire extinguishers located near door.
      • Small one used for solid, liquid, and electrical fires.
      • Large one used for electrical fire only.

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DO NOT ATTEMPT to extinguish if the fire is out of control.

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Injury

  • Major:
    • Call 911 and then Campus Security @ 613-533-6111
    • Stay on the line, tell them as much as you can
    • You are in SparQ Studios, RM 101 on the first floor of Mitchell Hall, near the Union St entrance
    • Don’t move a seriously injured person unless you have to
  • Minor:
    • If non-emergency call 613-533-6111
    • Provide first aid if qualified and appropriate

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General Safety

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Respirator: when working with dust or noxious fumes
  • Safety Glasses: When using power tools, chemicals or soldering
  • Ear Plugs: when doing loud activities (power tools, hammering, etc.)
    • Others in space equip if >30min of use
  • Gloves: when splinter or cut risk
    • CANNOT be worn when using rotating/spinning tools (entanglement risk)
    • Must wear nitrile gloves while using the formlabs printer
  • Hair Ties / Tight Fitting Clothing:
    • Anything that spins is a risk for things getting caught in it!

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Clothing

  • Everyone in the space:
    • Closed-toe footwear

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  • While using equipment:
    • Long hair tied back
    • Jewelry put away
    • No loose clothing

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Unsafe Conditions

  • Notify each other and work together to avoid the following:

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  • If safety rules not being followed, let the the director or supervisor know.
  • This includes:
    • Neglecting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • Hostile/aggressive behaviour
    • Messy workstation

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  • We would rather you ask if something is safe first rather than just going with it.
  • We are here to help!

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Ancillary rules

  • No working with ferrous metals (spark risk)
  • No working with materials that emit fumes or require ventilation
    • spray paint
    • polyurethane finishes
    • Some woods (e.g. western red cedar)
  • Oil soaked rags (linseed oil, tung oil, etc.) must be disposed of properly (do not just throw in trash)
    • Thoroughly wash in soapy water to mitigate auto-ignition risk
  • Only plug in one machine per outlet (Please don’t trip a breaker)

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Machine Specific Training

This does not grant you training to use the machines mentioned! Further safety training is required.

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Cleaning protocol: Thoroughly vacuum first then wipe power switch and any high touch points with with Oxivir or lysol wipes. Wipe the insulated part of the plug/power cable and lockout box

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Cleaning protocol: Thoroughly vacuum first then wipe p

Cleaning protocol: Thoroughly vacuum first then wipe p

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Cleaning protocol: Thoroughly vacuum first then wipe power switch, handle, touch zone, and any other high touch points with Oxivir or lysol wipes. Wipe the insulated part of the plug/power cable and lockout box

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Cleaning protocol: Thoroughly vacuum first then wipe p

Ensure dust collection is setup.

Keep your body to the side of the blade’s line

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Cleaning protocol: Thoroughly vacuum first then wipe button, calipers, bits, and any other high touch points with Oxivir or lysol wipes. Wipe computer keyboard and mouse with squeezed out lysol wipe. Wipe the insulated part of the plug/power cable and lockout box

Use eye protection when running machine

Ear protection when dust collecting

Never leave unsupervised

  • Hit emergency stop if unsafe conditions develop (loose piece, broken bit, etc.)

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Cleaning protocol: Thoroughly vacuum first then wipe power switch, fence, puch stick, and any other high touch points with Oxivir or lysol wipes. Wipe the insulated part of the plug/power cable and lockout box

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Cleaning protocol: Thoroughly vacuum first then wipe p

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Cleaning protocol: Thoroughly vacuum first then wipe power switch, fence, and any other high touch points with Oxivir or lysol wipes. Wipe the insulated part of the plug/power cable and lockout box

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Cleaning protocol: Thoroughly vacuum first then wipe p

  • Hold workpiece firmly against work surface

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Cleaning protocol: Thoroughly vacuum first then wipe handle, power switch, bits, chuck, keys, and any other high touch points with oxivir or lysol wipes. Wipe the insulated part of the plug/power cable and lockout box

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Use peck-drilling for deep holes

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Use caution when removing

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Cleaning protocol: Thoroughly vacuum first then wipe power switch, fence, and any other high touch points with Oxivir or lysol wipes. Wipe the insulated part of the plug/power cable and lockout box

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Planar

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Handheld Tools

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Cleaning protocol: Thoroughly vacuum first then wipe power switch, clamps, handle, bits, any other high touch points with Oxivir or lysol wipes. Wipe the insulated part of the plug/power cable and lockout box

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Secure workpiece before drilling.

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Cleaning protocol: Thoroughly vacuum first then wipe power switch, handle, clamps, and any other high touch points with Oxivir or lysol wipes. Wipe the insulated part of the plug/power cable and lockout box

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Secure workpiece before operating. CClele

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If retracing the guard is required for starting, be very cautious with finger placement.

Keep your body to the side of the blade’s line

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Cleaning protocol: Thoroughly vacuum first then wipe power switch, handle, clamps, and any other high touch points with Oxivir or lysol wipes. Wipe the insulated part of the plug/power cable and lockout box

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Secure workpiece before operating.testes

Blade can get hot - practice caution when changing blades.

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Cleaning protocol: Thoroughly vacuum first then wipe power switch, handles, clamps, bits, and any other high touch points with Oxivir or lysol wipes. Wipe the insulated part of the plug/power cable and lockout box

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  • Remember right hand rule for routing safety.

Keep hands clear of the spinning bit.

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, adjusting, or changing a the bit.

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Cleaning protocol: Thoroughly vacuum first then wipe power switch, clamps, handle, bits, and any other high touch points with Oxivir or lysol wipes. Wipe the insulated part of the plug/power cable and lockout box

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Bit can get hot - practice caution when changing bits.

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Cleaning protocol: Thoroughly vacuum first then wipe power switch clamps, and any other high touch points with Oxivir or lysol wipes. Wipe the insulated part of the plug/power cable and lockout box

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Secure workpiece before operating.

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LASER CUTTER/ENGRAVER

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  1. Training from the Director is required for use.
  2. Woods are the main material used.
  3. More info to be posted online shortly.

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SAFETY TRAINING QUIZ

IS ON THE NEXT SLIDE

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Further information! If you ever want:

    • Training for a machine
    • Help with a project (hardware or software)
    • Have any other questions

Then please send me an email with your question(s)! :)

Corbet Mackinnon

SparQ Studios Makerspace Director 2024 - 2025

sparq.studios@queensu.ca

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