The purpose of this guideline is to protect employees, students, and visitors from the potential hazards of equipment, which are as follows:
• Respiratory hazards including respiratory irritation or occupational diseases caused by breathing air contaminated with harmful dusts, fumes, sprays, mists, fogs, smokes, vapors, or gasses.
• Eye damage/injury is possible with laser cutting or etching equipment if the equipment laser interlocks are tampered with, bypassed or if optic maintenance is not conducted in conjunction with the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Fire hazard if not properly operated/maintained, if the wrong material is used or if used within close proximity to flammable or combustible materials.
Faculty, staff and students using the Olin Shop equipment should comply with the requirements contained in the documents below and complete all required training:
Please feel free to reach out with any questions and concerns,