Safety is especially important in Fablab as there are a lot of different tools and machinery that can harm you, So these are the general everyone should abide by when they are in the Fablab.
Rules and Regulations
1. Students are not allowed to enter and work in any laboratory or workshop in the absence of the lecturer-in-charge or Technical Supporting Officer (TSO).
2. Students must be properly attired according to the guidelines below :
a. Collared shirt or T-shirt and full-length trousers.
b. Do not wear loose-sleeved clothing and jewellery.
c. Do not use compressed air to clean your clothing.
d. Covered shoes must be worn at ALL time - NO open tops or open toes.
e. Students with long hair must tie up their hair to avoid entanglement with rotating machinery.
f. Certain laboratories and workshops required the use of additional safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as goggles, safety glasses, masks, gloves, ear plugs/earmuffs as instructed to protect against any workplace and machine hazards.
3. Eating and drinking are strictly prohibited in laboratories and workshops.
4. Students must switch off their mobile phones while working in laboratories and workshops.
5. Be alert. Observe and abide all warning signs and safety notices.
6. Be familiar with the location of the first-aid box, safety eye-wash and /or shower, chemical spill kit within each laboratory and workshop.
7. Know the location of all fire escape exits and assembly area.
8. No mischievous or malicious behaviour is allowed in the laboratory/workshop.
9. Safe operating or work procedures must be referred or adhered to.
10. Do not operate machines or equipment until you have been properly instructed by your lecturerin-charge or TSO.
11. Seek help from your lecturer-in-charge or TSO whenever you are in doubt.
12. Do not tamper with all safety devices and machine guards.
13. Do not take unsafe short cuts or by-pass any safety devices or controls.
14. Keep your work area clean before leaving the laboratory/workshop.
15. Report any UNSAFE conditions or UNSAFE acts to your lecturer-in-charge or TSO.
16. Report at once to your lecturer-in-charge or TSO if you are feeling unwell or injured.