The University has a variety of spaces where equipment and tools are available to design, create, and fabricate. Some of these spaces offer an open and accessible environment for users like Maker Lab Spaces. Generally, Maker Lab Spaces have hand tools and minimally hazardous light duty equipment such as 3D Printers available.
Shops, in addition to hand tools and light duty equipment, include medium to industrial level equipment and power tools. The University has machine shops, production shops and fabrication shops where major fabrication can be done for curriculum, student club activities and personal engagement.
Studios are generally dedicated to the art disciplines such as woodworking, sculpture and printing and have tools and equipment similar to shops for fabrication.
Research laboratories (Labs), can have power tools and equipment for use in support of research activities. Collectively, these spaces will be referred to as just Shops in the Hazard Classification Table.
Operating equipment can result in an injury to the Shop User (User). The hazard level of injury can be minor to catastrophic.
The Hazard Classification Table is structured around the expected level of injury that may result from using equipment. Below summarizes the hierarchy of injuries from minor to catastrophic with examples of such injuries in each category.
Hazard Category Level (HCL) is based on the severity of an injury that may result from operation of a tool or equipment.
Greenlight
1-Minimal Injury
First aid only anticipated.
CAUTION
2-Minor Injury
Minor medical attention may be required beyond first aid.
WARNING
3-Serious Injury
Medical treatment is required (e.g. stitches, burns, chemical in the eye, etc.). Injury is recoverable.
DANGER
4-Catastrophic to life threatening
Injury anticipated to be serious and potentially irrecoverable (e.g. amputation).
Download the comprehensive Hazard Classification Table.
Safety Control Measures are safety management practices that include training and oversight (supervision), to help prevent injuries to Users operating equipment.
The Hazard Classification Table is a matrix of the general types of equipment and tools located in Maker Lab Spaces, Shops and Studios and the expected level of injury that may occur while operating the equipment. The Table includes Injury Prevention Measures, levels of training and oversight (supervision), to prevent potential injuries to the User.
Hazard Category Level (HCL) is based on the severity of an injury that may result from operation of a tool or equipment.
Greenlight
1-Minimal Injury
First aid only anticipated.
CAUTION
2-Minor Injury
Minor medical attention may be required beyond first aid.
WARNING
3-Serious Injury
Medical treatment is required (e.g. stitches, burns, chemical in the eye, etc.). Injury is recoverable.
DANGER
4-Catastrophic to life threatening
Injury anticipated to be serious and potentially irrecoverable (e.g. amputation).
Download the comprehensive Hazard Classification Table.