Printing Lab Safety Policies

Vocabulary and key safety rules covering the Printing Lab Safety policies and procedures.

Food and Beverages Policy

The safety rule establishing that consuming food and beverages in the printing lab is unsafe and strictly prohibited EVER.

Screen Printing Preparation

The required safety step of removing jewelry and tying back or securing long hair as necessary before beginning screen printing.

Lab Equipment Prerequisites

The conditions that must be met before using any equipment: you must be trained, have permission, and Mr. Swanson must be present.

Substitute Teacher Policy

The rule stating that students may NOT use lab equipment when a substitute teacher is covering for Mr. Swanson.

Equipment Operator Limit

The maximum number of people permitted to operate a single piece of equipment at one time, which is exactly 1 operator.

Observer Safe Distance

The mandatory distance of at least 1 arm's length away that observers must maintain when standing near an equipment operator.

Ink Cleanup Protocol

The required procedure of cleaning up ink using appropriate chemicals/solvents, not water.

Red Can

A designated container used specifically for rags used to clean with solvent only.

Xacto Knife Cutting Direction

The safe cutting practice of always cutting away from your body when using an Xacto knife.

Sharp Tools Transport Method

The safety practice of carrying sharp tools (such as Xacto knives or weeding tools) by the handle with the sharp point directed toward the floor.

Sharps Container Rule

The absolute safety rule stating to NEVER reach into the sharps container.

Eye Chemical Exposure Protocol

The first-aid procedure requiring eye(s) to be washed for 15 minutes in an open flow of water before seeking medical treatment if chemicals get into someone's eye(s).

Injury Reporting Protocol

The mandate to report any injury to your supervisor/teacher immediately, no matter how minor or insignificant it may seem.

Paper Cutter Safety Rule

The primary safety rule when operating paper cutters, which is to keep all parts of your body away from the blade.