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Makerspace Shops Access Training

Guidelines

The Schulich Makerspace is about community -- a place for students, faculty and staff to collaborate and make ideas come to life. As such, there are some general rules that we expect all users to follow. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in disciplinary action.

  1. Be respectful. Respect yourself, others, and the facilities provided.
  2. Clean up after yourself. Leave your workspace at least as tidy as you found it.
  3. Put tools, equipment, and supplies where they belong.
  4. Only use equipment for which you have the appropriate training and can use safely.
  5. Only access spaces for which you have the appropriate training.
  6. These spaces are intended for project work (academic, research, work, personal); they are not for studying.
  7. If you are unsure about anything, ask for help.
  8. No open food or drink allowed in any Schulich Makerspaces during regular Schulich Makerspace activities.
  9. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
  10. Do not make anything (in whole or in part) that can be construed as a weapon or may be considered obscene.
  11. Do not bring in or use personal tools.
  12. Do not bring any hazardous items (e.g., hazardous chemicals, explosives, weapons, etc.).
  13. Do not remove raw materials from any facilities. We supply certain consumables for use within the makerspaces.

NOTE: When using the manufacturing facilities (3D printing, student machine shop, etc.) in the makerspace, you MUST comply with both the student code of conduct for the University of Calgary and the rules listed above. Information on the student code of conduct can be found here (https://www.ucalgary.ca/student-services/student-conduct)

Makerspace Shops Guidelines

In addition to the general guidelines for all of M2Z listed above, the Makerspace Shops have the following guidelines:

  1. Never work alone in the shop.
  2. All injuries must be reported.
  3. Never touch moving parts.
  4. Do not wear gloves when operating machines with moving parts.
  5. Keep long hair tied up.
  6. Only operate machines that you are certified to operate.
  7. Only one person per machine.
  8. Do not touch someone else's setup.
  9. Use the right tool for the job.
  10. No horseplay.
  11. Use wood only in the Wood Shop.
  12. Be aware of flying debris from chips or compressed air.
  13. Do not spray other people with compressed air.
  14. No food or drink in the shop.
  15. When you check in, let the supervisor know what you are working on.