Safety is our top priority at the ENV Makerspace. We are committed to providing a safe and productive environment for all users. It is the responsibility of everyone—staff, members, and visitors—to follow all safety protocols and use the facility in a safe and responsible manner. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with our safety guidelines and equipment procedures, and never hesitate to ask if you're unsure about anything. Together, we can maintain a safe space where creativity and innovation can thrive.
To ensure safety in the workshop, please familiarize yourself with the following:
- Basic safety
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training
- LEARN training (COMING SOON)
Basic safety
Personal protective equipment
- Safety glasses, goggles, or a face shield must be worn at all times if students are using machinery and/or hand tools.
- Hearing protection is encouraged but not mandatory.
- Dust masks are encouraged, particularly when you are cutting plywood or medium density fibreboard (MDF).
All personal protective equipment is available in the workshop for students use.
Appropriate workshop attire
- Closed-toe footwear is required (no open-toed shoes, ballet slippers, or sandals are permitted).
- Loose hair should be tied back, and dangling jewellery should be removed. Roll up, tuck in, and/or remove loose clothing.
Safety rules and code of conduct
- Cell phones and MP3's are prohibited. Your full attention is necessary to help ensure your safety and the safety of others around you.
- No painting in the shop.
- All guards must remain in place.
- Used wood or re-purposed wood is not permitted unless it is first inspected by the Makerspace Manager.
- Keep your work area free of debris. Clean up immediately after finishing at a machine before moving on.
- Make sure you are comfortable with the operation of any tool or piece of equipment. If you are unfamiliar with a particular operation, seek assistance from the Makerspace Manager.
- Do not linger in the workshop or distract students working with tools and/or machines.
- Report any damage or strange sounds immediately to the Makerspace Manager.
- If you make any changes to the setup or operation of machinery in the workshop, it is required that you have the Makerspace Manager inspect and approve the changes made before the machine is used.
WHMIS 2015 training
WHMIS 2015 training is mandatory for all users of the workshop. Your completion will be verified before accessing the ENV Makerspace.
LEARN Training (COMING SOON)
Once you have complete WHMIS training you must move onto completing the modular LEARN training course.