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Makerspace Shops Access Training

Safety

The nearest first aid kit is in the CNC Shop (ENC 06). There are multiple fire extinguishers in this room; one is by the entrance to the right, one is by the door to the Manufacturing Lab (ENC 02), and one is by the door to the Teams and Clubs Working Space (ENC 25). 

The nearest fire alarm pull is behind the door to the loading dock.

Space Usage

On Arrival:

Whenever you use the Sheet Metal Room, please:

  1. Wear appropriate PPE; safety glasses and steel toe covers (if you do not have your own safety boots).
  2. Check in using the check-in computer.
  3. Let the supervising staff know what you are working on.

 

Booking:

Book a general spot ("Workspace in the Sheet Metal Room") to get access to any available workstations and equipment (that you have completed training for, if required) on a first-come, first-served basis.

To book, please use the following link:

Sheet Metal Room Floor Plan

Equipment Usage

Special Considerations

If you are working on any blue equipment in the shop, you must let the supervisor know what you are working on.

Equipment access trainings and learning resources are constantly being developed, please check back regularly for the most up-to-date information.

Room Equipment Details

Green equipment

Equipment in this category does not require any additional training prior to use. Once you have access to the room, you may use any equipment labelled with a green equipment sticker.

  • Measurement tools

 

Yellow equipment

Equipment in this category requires completion of additional training prior to use. Once you have completed the training, you may use the equipment without supervision.

  • TGrinders
  • Hacksaws

 

Blue equipment

Equipment in this category requires completion of additional training (see links below) prior to use. Once you have completed the training, you may use the equipment with supervision.

  • Shear
  • Bandsaw
  • Waterjet

 

Red equipment

Equipment in this category is operated by SSE Technical Services staff only. To request the equipment service, you must first complete additional training.

  • There is no red equipment in the Sheet Metal Room.

Equipment Access Trainings

Learn how to use the waterjet.