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=Safety=
==Safety==
* Hazards: inhalation, noise, projectile, burns, laceration (sharp tools and edges), bright light/UV (welding), entanglement
There are many things happening in this room that could hurt bystanders as well as operators (fumes, blinding lights, noise). Always be vigilant when working in this room: alert any bystanders if your work could harm them, and be aware that other people may start doing hazardous work at any time. Metal will be hot after certain operations (welding, forging, turning); do not touch random metal that's lying around (especially on the welding table) unless you know it is safe (use an IR thermometer to check).
* PPE: Hearing protection, eye protection, respirator (P100) (as required), [[FRED Welding fume extractor]] (as required)
* Most work in the metal room is hazardous not only to you but to everyone nearby. Warn people if you're producing hazardous noise, dust, light (ie welding). Don't leave hot objects unattended.
* Watch what other people are doing in case they produce an unexpected hazard.
* If doing hot works, you must keep direct watch for 60 minutes. Use an IR thermometer to check for hotspots.


=Housekeeping=
Potential hazards
* Dispose of scrap metal in the scrap metal barrels. Don't leave sharp edges poking out where they can stab someone.
* Noise
* Fire
* Fumes
* Dust
* Lacerations
* Blinding lights
* Burn
* RUSes (Rodents of Unusual Size)
 
==Housekeeping==
* Dispose of scrap metal in the [[Metal recycling bin (metal room)]]

Latest revision as of 17:20, 2025 January 18

Safety

There are many things happening in this room that could hurt bystanders as well as operators (fumes, blinding lights, noise). Always be vigilant when working in this room: alert any bystanders if your work could harm them, and be aware that other people may start doing hazardous work at any time. Metal will be hot after certain operations (welding, forging, turning); do not touch random metal that's lying around (especially on the welding table) unless you know it is safe (use an IR thermometer to check).

Potential hazards

  • Noise
  • Fire
  • Fumes
  • Dust
  • Lacerations
  • Blinding lights
  • Burn
  • RUSes (Rodents of Unusual Size)

Housekeeping

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