Team 4674 Safety Seminar 2018

What is Safety? Safety: the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.

Why is Safety Important? To protect ourselves from danger ● To protect others from danger ● To understand the difference between something that is safe and something that is unsafe

What F.I.R.S.T. Requires for Safety Instilling a culture of safety is a value that every individual in the FIRST community must embrace as we pursue the mission and vision of FIRST. FIRST Robotics Competition has adopted safety as a core value and has established the framework for safety leadership in all aspects of the program.

Direct from the FIRST Safety Handbook FIRST, in cooperation with Underwriters Laboratories, updates the safety manual every season. This link takes you to the 2018 manual. Be familiar with this manual, as well as understand and follow established safety requirements applicable to your work area. Be familiar with any site restrictions listed in the “Site Info” listed on event entry on the FIRST Robotics Competition Team and Event Search page regarding competition site location(s). Work in a safe and responsible manner. Always make sure someone else is present with you when operating machines and other equipment. Use personal protective equipment (PPE), safeguards, and other safety equipment as required. Identify and report any unsafe or hazardous conditions to the student Safety Captain, Mentor, and/or Safety Advisor. This includes work practices that may cause an accident. Encourage safe behaviors in everyone around you.

FIRST Safety Recommendations ● Running and horseplay are never allowed ● Follow safe work practices ● Always walk and work in a controlled manner ● Take special care when working above normal height or ground level

Safety in the 4674 Workshop Background screenings required for volunteers, mentors, and chaperones One fire extinguisher (Type ABC) per build station; checked annually A Mentor or Coach must always be present with students in a shop

More workshop safety Safety Closet (Newly Organized!) ○ Leather and Chemical gloves ○ Ear protection(headsets and earplugs) ○ Safety Binder ○ First Aid Kits and hand wipes

Even more workshop safety What else is in the Safety Closet ○ Injury log easily accessible ○ Battery disposal kit ■ Unexpired Baking soda ■ Goggles ■ Scrub and Bubbles (used to find leaks) ■ Rubber Gloves

Remind others of these rules! Robot safety ● Lift robot with legs, not back ● Always lift with a partner ● Watch for sharp edges ● Always wear PPE (safety glasses!) around robot ● Communicate to everyone that the robot is going be enabled ● Never stick your hands in the robot while enabled Remind others of these rules!

Personal protection equipment (PPE) ● Eye Protection Safety glasses, side shields, goggles, face shields Use anywhere there is a powered robot, while in the workshop or the pits ● Tie-back long hair ● Avoid loose fitted clothing ● No dangling drawstrings ● Hearing Protection Earmuffs, earplugs ● Hand protection Wear gloves when handling chemicals ● Foot protection Closed toed and closed back shoes

Hand tools Includes any handheld tool used to complete a task Use if: It is in good condition There is a hard surface You know how to use it correctly “A wrench isn’t a hammer”

Power tools Plan before you use Mentor must be present All parts of the tool are in good working condition Know how to use the tool Stay Focused Don’t get distracted or distract others while the tool is on Don’t leave unattended while it is on Complete task as safely and efficiently as possible Turn off and unplug when finished Store safely

Online safety- social media Team 4674 – The RoboJacks does not publish students’ last names online/in media Practice Gracious Professionalism online even while on your personal accounts. You are a representative of RoboJacks Make sure all emails and profile pictures are appropriate and professional

Outreach safety Name Tags Travel in groups Safety glasses Designated crowd control Know explanation of the robot well Coloring books, Activity Sheets

Mental health safety Dealing with a loss or an emotion event during build season If something is affecting you emotionally during build season, it’s OK to take a day off to be able to address your situation Talk to a Mentor or Team member If you are comfortable talking about your situation, talk to a mentor or another peer/member of the team. We are here to help and will listen to whatever you have to say.

Safety at competition Make sure you have your cellphone on you at all times Bring an external battery charger to events You must have a buddy wherever you go. Never give out personal information to anyone you don’t know, even if they seem nice ● If you see a teammate acting in an unsafe manner, it is okay to tell them to stop as it can put them and you in danger

Pit safety Safety Robot Safety Features Pit Flooring Battery disposal kit Battery box Fire extinguisher Safety glasses First aid Gloves Safety binder

More pit safety At competitions, only 5 people are allowed in a team pit You must wear your PPE in the pits

How to handle batteries Don’t plug batteries into each other Hold batteries with TWO hands If you do drop a battery, notify a mentor right away even if it does not crack open. DO NOT plug a dropped battery back into a charge

Clean up in the shop Each sub-team must leave their areas clean and tidy after each build session. A clean work area is a safe work area. -if areas are left dirty, they will be cleaned before work with commence. All tools will be put away at the end of each build session. This is required by Mr. Conway.

Clean up pit area at competition Pit area will be kept clean and organized throughout the competition Extra care will be given to cleaning and organizing the pit at the end of each day at competition. This is required by FIRST.

Thank you for reviewing this safety presentation, please now click on the link below to take your annual robotics team safety test. CLICK HERE testmoz.com/1527202 Username: type your first and last name in Passcode: robojacks