Robotics Team 3128 Onboarding & Basic Safety Training
2024 - 2025 Edition
Welcome!!
Welcome to Robotics Team 3128!
We Take Safety Seriously
In order to join Robotics Team 3128, you must pass the Basic Safety Quiz with an 85% or higher.
To pass the Basic Safety Quiz, review:
(this is also on our website at Team 3128: Safety)
FIRST Takes Safety Seriously
Yes, the Basic Safety Quiz is
an open-book Quiz
(If you don’t pass the first time, please take it again until you do)
There is a lot of demographics/information collection at the beginning of the quiz - Why? - So we can contact you, contact your Parents (in case of injury), and demographics that some of our sponsors want. If you have more questions, feel free to reach out.
Other Documents
Links to these documents are in the Quiz, but here’s a preview:
(estimated time for all documents to review is 2 hours)
Issues/Problems/Questions
If you run into any problems with this presentation or the quiz
Don’t Panic!
Please contact Chris Low (Team Coach)
chris@team3128.org OR info@team3128.org
You can see a list of our Team Coaches and Mentors at http://team3128.org/about/mentors/
Issues/Problems/Questions
When you contact us by email….
DON’T use your school-issued email (LastnameA1234@my.sduhsd.net)
You can email out - no one can email in
we CANNOT respond to your school email all outside emails are blocked.
Safety!!
Our Team has a LOT of Great Tools
Our Tools can, must & will be used Properly & Safely
Every member of our Team must be aware of:
FIRST Takes Safety Seriously
“Instilling a culture of safety is a value that every individual in the FIRST community must embrace as we pursue the mission and vision of FIRST.” - 2019 FIRST Safety Manual�
It’s possible that you have never worked with hand or power tools, heavy machinery, or robots before. Just being around these tools requires some knowledge and care to keep yourself and others safe.
The following safety training will prepare you to work with Hand Tools, handling our Robots, and how to safely be in the workshop while Power Tools are being used.
If you have been accepted into the Mechanical or Controls Divisions, then additional safety training is required (should be in your acceptance email).
Where Safety Matters
Much of the following material covers Team 3128’s workshop and tools on the CCA Campus
And at Robotics competitions:
Safety is a Big Deal at Competitions, even for Spectators
Some Basic Info…..
Where:
Robotics workshop is in the Admin Building
(under the Learning commons)
Training Starts here
This stuff will be on the Quiz
(start paying attention now)
Team Terminology
Workshop: In the Admin building, before you go through the tall CCA fence. Under the Learning Commons
Team Terminology
Patio: The fenced off area outside the Workshop, but inside the beige fence.
Team Terminology
Cage: Large conference room in the Admin building, inside the CCA gate (we use it a lot).
Swarf: Chips of metal, wood or plastic, debris, dust, generally the byproduct of working with tools which can destroy tools and electronics, or cause injury to humans. Swarf is evil and should be cleaned up immediately.
Visitor Safety glasses: Stash of safety glasses for visitors between the workshop small & garage doors.
Hearing protection: Industrial ear muffs stored near the garage door.
When the Workshop is Open
The small Workshop door must remain open at all times when the Workshop is open.
The large Workshop “garage door” should be open (usually is) but a Coach/Mentor may determine there is a reason to close it.
For safety reasons, a Mentor or Coach CANNOT be alone in the Workshop with a student who is not their child/relative.
When enough students leave that it’s down to 1 student and 1 Mentor/Coach - the workshop will be closed.
When the Workshop is Open
Tools and Terminology
“What is a POWER TOOL”?
Why does this matter?
You need a Coach or Mentor IN the workshop to operate Power Tools (not just nearby, IN the workshop)
If it is a Power Tool OR a Hand Tool capable of throwing chips/swarf/hazards, you must wear Safety Glasses while using it, or within 5 feet of it being used.
Terminology
Rules of Thumb
Rules of Thumb
Everyday Workshop Rules Pt. 1
NOTE: These are MANDATORY rules when in the workshop:
Everyday Workshop Rules Pt. 2
Safety Glasses - Types
Regular
Side Shields
Over Prescription Glasses
Fancy
Goggles
Full Face
Safety Glasses - Storage
Once you complete all this stuff (quizzes, forms, STIMS, etc.) you will be issued (by your department coordinator) a pair of safety glasses and a storage pouch in the workshop.
Gloves
Minimal glove use in the workshop
Do NOT wear gloves when operating tools unless instructed to do so
Food & Trash
Yes, you can eat in the Workshop
Do NOT eat near computers or power tools (spilled soda + crumbs + electronics is BAD)
Please put all food waste in the trash cans on the Patio or Outside the Patio
Food & Trash
If you leave a mess/don’t clean up…
…then Food will be BANNED in the workshop
You have been warned
Please put all food waste in the trash cans on the Patio or Outside the Patio
Workshop Closing Practices
Workshop No Nos
NEVER EVER (EVER)...
Dress Code Don'ts
While working with workshop tools...
Basic Workshop Tools
Hand Tools vs. Power Tools
Hand Tools are powered by your hands
Once you pass BASIC Safety Quiz (& earn
your Safety glasses) you may use all the
Hand Tools, computers & sewing
machines in the Workshop
Power Tools - uses a Power Cord or Battery
Additional training is required to use Power Tools & 3D printers in our workshop
Basic Workshop Hand Tools
Basic Hand Tool Safety
What is a Power Tool?
GENERALLY:
Power Tools: Lathe, Milling Machine, CNC Router, belt sander, hand drill, Impact driver, drill press, chop saw, bandsaw, grinder, table saw, soldering iron, laser, compressor.
By decree, the following are not power tools:
Workshop Power Tools
The following are simple descriptions of workshop power tools for information only, so you recognize them.
The Mechanical and Controls Departments require training in power tools. Tool certification training, and additional safety training are required. Some tool training for members of other Departments may be available (if time allows).
You may OBSERVE a trained student operating a Power Tool if you are in training, while obeying all the rules around Power Tools
Workshop Power Tools
Drill Press
Lathe (have 2, this is the new one)
Workshop Power Tools
CNC Router
Chop Saw/Miter saw
Grinder
Workshop Power Tools
Saber Saw
Soldering iron/pencil
Hand Drill
Workshop Power Tools
Band Saw
Compressor
Impact Driver
Workshop Power Tools
Table saw
Belt Sander
Laser (completely separate training)
Per FIRE CODE:
ILLEGAL:
Anything that is permanently connected to a wall plug with an extension cord. Don’t do it!!
You can TEMPORARILY use an extension cord, but must put it away when you are done.
Power Strips & Extension Cords
Power Strips are generally rated for 12 Amps (at 120 V)
(Some have a circuit breaker that will cut power if you go over their limit)
If a power strip seems to be “turning itself off”
OR
if the plug is getting hot
...then it’s a good bet that you have exceeded the safe amperage of the power strip.
You can easily start a fire/melt your power strip/destroy your equipment if you overload your power strip
So for Goodness Sake Don’t Do this!
Know your current limit, and what your power strip can handle
Power Strips & Extension Cords
HD orange power cords: 13 Amps @ 120V
(HD = Home Depot)
Random power strip (HD): 15 Amps @ 125V
HDX extension cord(HD): 10 Amps @ 125V
12-Outlet Aluminum Power Strip:
12 AC outlets rated at 15 Amp each
(now THAT is a power strip!!)
Power Strips & Extension Cords
A waffle iron uses an average of ~1150 Watts (800-1500 W typical)
A power strip is generally rated for 12 Amps (at 120 V)
If you run 2 or more waffle irons through one power strip, you will greatly exceed the safe amperage of a power strip - which could:
Therefore, a waffle iron should always be used with it’s own power cord, or ONE waffle iron per power strip.
Power Strips & Extension Cords
Working on the Robot
Most students who directly handle the Robot are part of the Mechanical or Controls Departments
But - at any time you could be asked to participate or help!
Make sure to wear your safety glasses when working on any FIRST Robot
The next slide shows the basic safety precautions for working on a Robot
Working on the Robot
Before you work on a Robot:
When to Wear Safety Glasses
Requires Safety glasses | Does Not Require Safety Glasses | |||
Power tools (have power cord) Example:
| Hand tools that produce swarf Example:
| While working on the robot Example: When working on the robot | Things that have power cords but are not considered power tools Example:
| hand tools that should not produce shrapnel Example:
|
Safety glasses are required while working on the Robot. Period. Even if you are using a Hand tool. | ||||
Before using any tools, please inspect the general area, the machine tool, and any cutting blades to make sure the tool is safe to use
Robot Battery
Our robot is powered by a 12V battery
Care and handling of these batteries is crucial - a dead battery will leave us dead on the field.
Battery
How to carry a battery:
Battery - Disaster Kit
Batteries can leak acid…
IMMEDIATELY notify the “adult on deck”
(Mentor or Coach)
Battery - Disaster Kit
Find the “ Battery Disaster Pack” (Controls has custody)
Put on SAFETY GLASSES and gloves
Once soda-ized, the acid will be in two less acidic components and can be cleaned up with the paper towels.
Still don’t touch with bare skin!
Accidents, Boo-boos & Ouchies
Team 3128 Workshop has a First Aid Kit and people trained in First Aid
Don’t come in the workshop if you feel unwell
Parents and Visiting the Workshop
Parents - may visit the workshop IF CCA rules allow
We occasionally have visits from Faculty or School Board - please use the above rules and ensure their safety at all times.
Dangerous Conditions
If you at any point witness any dangerous or hazardous conditions, or at any point feel unsafe in the workshop….
PLEASE report it right away to a Coach or Mentor!
We want everyone to have an enjoyable and safe time in the workshop
We want everyone to feel safe in the workshop.
A Few Other Robotics Notes
The Head organization for FRC Robotics is FIRST - they design the game, organize the competitions worldwide, control the rules - basically everything https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc
Additional websites with information and discussion about FRC:
Some Basic Info…..
Where:
Our Robotics workshop is in the Admin Building
(under the Learning commons)
Team Calendar
Team Google Calendar: Team 3128: Calendar
Mandatory Attendance Days
(warn your parents now)
(YES, the last 4 days of winter break)
Some Basic Info…..
Team 3128 Coaches:
Christine Low Pat Maynard Garrison Price
Team 3128 Mentors:
Fred Chen Lisa Saam Paul Saam Wendy Dimmock Mike Brown Daniel Rothfusz
Cole Reiner Sylvia Chan Ningze Sun Aaron Dolgin Sam Kleinberg Chad Sweet
Per CCA rules, a Coach MUST be on Campus for the Workshop to open/tools to be used.
The words Coach and Mentor are used interchangeably, unless we need to differentiate.
Issues/Problems/Questions
If you run into any problems with this presentation or the quiz
Don’t Panic!
Please contact Chris Low (Team Coach)
chris@team3128.org OR info@team3128.org
(do NOT use your school email !!!)
Now What?
Congratulations, you have reviewed the Basic Safety Presentation!
Now, Go back to the email that linked to this presentation, and find the other links to the video and Basic Safety Quiz