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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 at all times. Some equipment may require a respirator (P100), [[FRED Welding fume extractor]], gloves, or other protective gear (see tool pages for more information)
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* How would one assess the "as required"? dust in the air remains after a previous member leaves, right? So how would a member know when not to use a respirator in there? I can see where Fred is only required when welding or similar, so maybe it should not be a room level precaution but specific to tools like welders? [[User:Ttenbergen|Ttenbergen]] ([[User talk:Ttenbergen|talk]]) 22:59, 2024 August 13 (CDT) Updated to clarify what is required at all times vs what may be required [[User:John Hache|John Hache]] ([[User talk:John Hache|talk]])
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* 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.
Potential hazards
* Watch what other people are doing in case they produce an unexpected hazard.
* Noise
* If doing hot works, you must keep direct watch for 60 minutes. Use an IR thermometer to check for hotspots.
* Fire
* Fumes
* Dust
* Lacerations
* Blinding lights
* Burn
* RUSes (Rodents of Unusual Size)


=Housekeeping=
==Housekeeping==
* Dispose of scrap metal in the scrap metal barrels. Don't leave sharp edges poking out where they can stab someone.
* 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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