Printing Lab Safety Policies

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering the key safety rules, policies, and procedures for the printing lab.

Food and Beverages Policy

Consuming food and beverages is unsafe and strictly prohibited EVER in the printing lab.

Screen Printing Preparation

The requirement to remove jewelry and tie back or secure long hair as necessary before beginning screen printing.

Equipment Usage Prerequisites

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

Substitute Teacher Equipment Rule

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

Equipment Operator Limit

The rule allowing exactly $1$ operator to operate a single piece of equipment at one time.

Observer Safe Distance

The mandatory safe distance for observers standing near an equipment operator, which is at least $1\text{ arm's length}$ away.

Ink Cleanup Method

The procedure of cleaning up ink using appropriate chemicals or solvents, rather than water.

Red Can

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

Xacto Knife Cutting Direction

The safety guideline stating that you must always cut away from your body when using an Xacto knife.

Carrying Sharp Tools

The protocol for 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 strict safety rule to NEVER reach into the sharps container.

Eye Chemical First-Aid Protocol

The procedure requiring eye(s) to be washed for $15\text{ minutes}$ in an open flow of water before seeking medical treatment if chemicals enter them.

Injury Reporting Protocol

The policy requiring any injury to be reported to your supervisor or teacher immediately, no matter how minor or insignificant it may seem.

Paper Cutter Primary Safety Rule

The main safety rule when operating paper cutters, which mandates keeping all parts of your body away from the blade.