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Machine Workshop Outdoor Area
Overview
The Machine Workshop Outdoor Area is a paved semi-covered area approximately 10m x 7m. This space has workbenches and can be used for larger scale projects.
Access
The space is open from 7am to 11pm, 7 days a week during Semesters 1 and 2. The space in unsupervised outside of normal hours (M-F 10am-12pm and 1pm-5pm).
Tools from within the Machine Workshop are only available for use during normal hours.
Inductions
Level 2 Inductions are required for access.
Completion of appropriate inductions will be monitored by Workshop staff.
PPE
Wear the appropriate PPE worn at all times, as required by the Machine Workshop:
Close-toe shoes
Safety glasses
Ear muffs/ ear plugs
Prohibited Work
No concrete grinding or concrete drilling is allowed in this area.
Working Culture
Be respectful of others in the vicinity - notify anyone nearby if you will be carrying out fabrication processes that might disturb others.
Clean up your materials and store them properly. Work can be stored under benches or on pallets but not on bench tops or in walkways.
Tools and Responsibility
Machine Workshop power tools and hand tools are allowed in this outdoor area ONLY, do not bring them to the Wet Area Outdoor Space.
Tools, workpieces and personal items must not be left unattended - the area is open to the outside so any items left are your responsibility.
Packing-up and Cleaning-up
Work areas, floor and workbenches must be swept and cleaned after each use.
All power tools, hand tools must be packed up as follows:
After use. Do not leave any tools, work and other items unattended.
