diff --git a/docs/SUMMARY.md b/docs/SUMMARY.md index 1a80aa771..159505162 100644 --- a/docs/SUMMARY.md +++ b/docs/SUMMARY.md @@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ ______________________________________________________________________ - [Getting Started](getting-started.md) +- [Safety](safety.md) ______________________________________________________________________ diff --git a/docs/contributors.md b/docs/contributors.md index 56c381fd8..60c67a09a 100644 --- a/docs/contributors.md +++ b/docs/contributors.md @@ -4,3 +4,4 @@ Here is a list of the contributors who have helped in writing our documentation, huge shout-out to them! - Jacob Koziej (EE '25) +- Jeannette Circe (ME '22, MME '24) diff --git a/docs/safety.md b/docs/safety.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..11657bc54 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/safety.md @@ -0,0 +1,150 @@ +# Safety Policies & Procedures + +The importance of this safety guide is to: + +1. Ensure nobody gets harmed and reduce the risk of getting harmed +1. How to prevent easily avoidable mistakes +1. Reduce damage + +## General + +*If something starts smoking:* + +- Press the E-STOP and turn off all power immediately +- Clear the lab +- Call for help + +*In case of fire:* + +- There is a fire extinguisher on inside of the g-wagon +- There is a larger fire extinguisher right outside 701 + +*If something gets in the eye:* + +- There is an eye wash in each 701 sink +- Do not rub eye +- Call for help + +*If bleeding:* + +- Call for help +- Apply pressure to the wound +- First-aid kit is near the exit of 701 +- Wash hands +- Use disinfectant +- Use gauze/band-aids + +*If bleeding doesn't stop:* + +- Keep applying pressure +- Go to urgent care + +*If someone loses consciousness:* + +- Call 911, **NO EXCEPTIONS** + +## Using Equipment + +You **must** wear goggles (and electric gloves if handling high +voltage). This includes, but is not limited to: mechanical maintenance, +using hand/power tools, cutting/stripping wire, soldering, etc... + +*When jacking a car:* + +- Wait until clear before jacking or releasing jack +- Announce "ALL CLEAR, JACKING (FRONT OR BACK)" +- Announce "ALL CLEAR, LOWERING" when releasing the jack +- NO ONE allowed under car when it is on jacks (no exceptions) + +*When going under a car:* + +- Put up caution tape or assign someone else to watch the car so people + coming nearby know to stay clear of the car +- Do not go under the car until you are sure it is safe to do so +- Announce "GOING UNDER CAR" to make sure everyone near the car knows + not to sit inside or move the car + +*When operating experimental components:* + +- Confirm the component works on a lab bench before testing on a project +- Ensure there is a safe way to disengage the component + +### When car is in 701: + +- Ensure car will not drive into wall (put car on dollies or use chock + blocks at all times) +- Have the car face at the wall where it won’t hit the hallway or anyone + else in case it drives forward by itself +- Avoid keeping the car on it’s wheels unless needed for testing (Use + jack stands as needed) + +*When operating power tools:* + +- Make sure all is clear before using the tool +- Announce "ALL CLEAR, OPERATING (TOOL)" so that all know to be clear +- Ensure items are properly clamped before drilling so they don't go + flying or break +- Use step bits when possible for drilling into plastic + +*When wiring a battery:* + +- Make sure all is clear before removing insulation to prevent shorts +- For anything loose use electric tape to prevent any accidental shorts +- Use battery boots (where possible) +- If a battery shorts, **stop** what you're doing, turn off all systems + to prevent further damage, and identify the cause for the short + +*When soldering:* + +- Ensure you have appropriate ventilation +- Ensure soldering iron is not left on when finished + +*When using a heat gun:* + +- Only point at items you want to heat +- Keep clear of people and other objects when the heat gun is on +- Ensure the heat gun is turned off when finished + +## Test Day Procedures + +*In general:* + +- If not directly testing, **stay clear** +- Do not distract people testing as it may cause a lapse in judgement +- Save non-urgent questions for when people are not actively testing + +*Test day safety officer:* + +- One person is assigned to be safety officer for the day +- Ensures people follow safety protocols +- Designated as person to call 911 and use the fire extinguisher +- Responsible for asking people not following safety protocol to leave + the test environment + +*When a car is armed:* + +- A car is considered armed if the key is in the ignition or + microcontrollers are powered +- Nobody is to be in front of an armed car, **no exceptions** +- A fire extinguisher must be inside the car at all times +- Avoid using tools +- Take extreme care not to short anything +- If anything shorts, smokes, or explores, **stop** immediately, turn + off **all** systems, and call for help before identifying the problem + +*When outside of 41CS:* + +- Secure the test area with caution tape and orange cones +- Have a megaphone in case an announcement needs to be made + +*Before a test day, confirm the following:* + +- Is there a designated safety officer? +- Are E-STOPs functional? +- Is weather suitable? +- Is there a lab technician or someone certified who agreed they'd be + with you during the duration of the test? +- Is the school grounds team aware of what section of the sidewalk will + be blocked off for testing? +- Ensure everyone participating is informed of the tests and the risks + associated with them