Introduction to FabLab:)

"How to Make (almost) Anything"
This quote was introduce to me on the first day of class. This course provides a hands-on work to the students.It introduces us to designing and fabrication smart systems.

This would usually include:

  • 3-D Printing
  • Laser Cutting
  • Ebedded Digital Processing

This course also puts emphasis on reducing risk and injuries by learning how to use the tools as well as understand how they work.

Safety in FabLab:)

safety

Safety in the Fabrication Lab is an upmost importance as the machine may get dangerous. There is a safety workshop that me and my classmate took before our class. This is a compulsary program for SP students to be trained and safety certified before allowing to access and work in workshops.

Objective of going through the safety course is

  • Understand rgulations in SP & the safe practices in FabLab
  • Familiarise with the safety infrastructure in FabLab and its machine hazard

Rules And Regulation

Proper Attire in Falab for Ladies are:

  1. Long hair must be tied up
  2. No loose items (jewellery) allowed
  3. No loose attire, No long sleeve
  4. Hands must be free of adornment
  5. Long pant
  6. Cover shoes

Machine Hazard Identification
Always read the information printed on safety placard before operating machines

  • recognise primary areas in machineries or workplace
  • identify the “danger areas” in machines
  • . Area around a machine, where falling objects, flying debris or other hazards can be encountered.
  • The "drive train"
  • Location where a machine's mechanical or electrical energy is used to cut, bend or otherwise process materials.
  • Cover shoes

Non-Mechanical Hazards

  1. Heat-related Hazards
  2. Chemical Hazards
  3. Fatigue
  4. Electrical Hazards
  5. Noise Hazard
  6. Fall from Heights Hazards