The document outlines safety rules and guidelines for students working in a robotics lab. It identifies important objectives like following safe lab practices and preventing burns and electrical shocks. Key safety tips include wearing protective equipment, keeping a clean workspace, turning off power before soldering or troubleshooting, using tools properly, and asking the teacher if unsure about any tasks. Safety is a top concern for all students in the lab.

1. 1
SRC General Safety Procedures
Safety rules and guidelines for robot construction activities
Office of Technical and Career Education
Virginia Beach City Public Schools

2. 2
Objectives
• Identify safety rules and precautions for working
in a robotics lab.
• Describe safe and unsafe laboratory practices.
• Identify safe practices to prevent burns and
electrical shock.
• Understand safe operating habits for hand tools
and machines.

3. 3
Discussion
• Safety is everyone’s concern in a lab situation.
• One of the most important factors in safety is
your attitude.
• Be alert to avoid potential accidents to yourself
or others.
• Keep a clean and clutter-free workstation.
• Always notify the teacher immediately if you are
injured.

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Hazards
• Wear safety glasses at all times while working in
the lab with tools, machines and soldering irons.
• Remove jewelry and tie hair back while working
in the lab.
• Turn off circuit power before soldering, testing
or troubleshooting a problem.

5. 5
General Rules
• Never cut toward yourself or your hands.
• Always use the correct tool for the job.
• Sheet metal edges are sharp; use a file to remove
them.
• Concentrate on what you are doing and do not
distract others.
• If you are unsure about a step or how to do a
task, ask your teacher.

6. 5
General Rules
• Never cut toward yourself or your hands.
• Always use the correct tool for the job.
• Sheet metal edges are sharp; use a file to remove
them.
• Concentrate on what you are doing and do not
distract others.
• If you are unsure about a step or how to do a
task, ask your teacher.