Report all Injuries/Incidents
- Immediately report ALL accidents, injuries, or incidents to Security who are located at the front of the ground floor.
- Immediately discontinue use of the tool(s) or equipment if it becomes unsafe, damaged, or is not working properly; notify c.gent@gold.ac.uk or n.mclaren@gold.ac.uk.
Safe Conduct Agreement
- Use the space and equipment safely and leave the space and equipment in clean and working condition.
- Work and behave in a way that protects your own safety and the safety of others.
- Anyone under the age of 18 years must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
- Ask for help when you are uncertain how to use equipment. This can be by asking another person in the Makerspace, checking the instructions on this guide or emailing c.gent@gold.ac.uk or n.mclaren@gold.ac.uk
- Abide by Goldsmiths Health and Safety rules and fire guidelines at all times.
- Please comply with any requests from Library, IT or Security staff.
Prepare
- Safety is your top priority when using the Makerspace. If you are not sure what to do, check the lib Guide or ask.
- Be aware of locations of first aid, fire, and safety equipment.
- Never use a tool unless you know how to use it or havehad an induction, if required.
- Do not work when tired or in a hurry.
- Do not cause a distraction, fool around, or startle anyone while either one of you is using a tool.
- Think through the entire job before starting.
Use Protective Gear & Dress Right
- Do not wear loose-fitting clothing around moving or rotating machinery.
- Remove ties, jewelry, lanyards, etc., especially around moving or rotating machinery.
- Tie back long hair.
- Wear suitable gloves when handling hot objects or sharp-edged items.
Use Tools Correctly
- Use tools how they are designed to be used.
- Never use a broken tool. Report any broken tools or machinery to c.gent@gold.ac.uk or n.mclaren@gold.ac.uk immediately.
- Do not remove any equipment from the Makerspace.
- Never walk away from equipment that is still on.
- Never tamper with a tool’s safety features. Operate equipment according to recommended procedures and with safety guards in place, as applicable.
Food and Drinks
- Covered beverages are allowed in the space. Unattended beverages may be discarded by staff. Clean up any spills immediately.
- Food is NOT permitted but please use spaces on the rest of the ground floor if you need to eat.
Clean Up
- Clean up after yourself; leave the area clean and tidy.
- Clean and return all tools to where you got them.
- Shut off and unplug machines when cleaning.
- Clean up spills immediately and put a chair or cone over them if they are wet enough to cause someone to slip.