Cornerstone Design Workshop Safety & Policies

STOP & THINK

STOP:   Before you undertake your next task
THINK: About the risks you may encounter
OBSERVE: The hazards all around you
PROCEED: With care and attention

Workshop Policies

  1. Nobody in the space without Cornerstone supervision.
  2. No locked door access except by Cornerstone or LIH people.
  3. All tools, equipment, and furniture contained within the Cornerstone Design Workshop must never leave the room, NO EXCEPTIONS.
  4. DO NOT perform a task you are uncomfortable with.  Ask a Mentor for help with unfamiliar tools, testing equipment, or tasks. 
  5. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required while using cutting implements.
  6. Power tools and other dust producing activities require safety glasses. If one person needs them, so does the whole room.
  7. Dust masks and earplugs are available at your discretion.
  8. Work gloves and cut gloves are available for avoiding burns, blisters, and cuts.
  9. Secure all loose clothing and long hair.  Loose hair must be tied back or covered to keep away from moving machinery.
  10. No hazardous materials (spray paint, epoxy, chemicals, etc.) – use Composites space
  11. Clean up your whole work space.  
  12. No food / drink except water bottles.
  13. Cornerstone Design Workshop Address: Labriola Innovation Hub, 1318 Maple St. Building #1, Room 117, Golden, CO 80401

Workshop Rules

  1. Ensure shop is clean before beginning work.
  2. Clean up after yourselves.  
    1. Place tools back in proper location before leaving shop.
    2. Promptly clean up liquid spills.
    3. Dispose of scraps and sawdust.  Brooms and shop-vac are provided.
    4. Do not remove any tools or equipment from the shop.  There are supplies you may check out from the check-out cabinet at the EPICS front desk.
    5. Close the door and ensure it’s locked.
  3. Refer to Shop Safety Rules to avoid injuries. But, in case of injuries:
    1. First aid kit is available over the sink.
    2. If debris gets in eyes, wash thoroughly in eye wash station for at least 15 minutes.  If problem persists get professional help.
    3. Call 911 in the case of a serious injury.
  4. Keep walkways and workspaces stable and clear.  No extension cords across walkways, or tools balanced precariously on the edge of tables or shelves
  5. Read the product safety data sheet / instructions before using potentially toxic materials such as chemicals, carbon fiber, fiberglass, or insulation.
  6. Place any broken tool, blade, drill bit, etc. in the broken tools bin.
  7. Use tools and machines only for their intended purpose.  If unsure, ask.  
  8. Storage of projects is limited to those that are labeled with the owner’s name, email, and the date.  Please remove your project when the class is complete.  Abandoned items will be recycled.
  9. Mines Undergraduate students must use the shop under trained supervision.  Mines Graduate students may make arrangements with the shop supervisor to work outside open hours, but may not work alone.