CNC Router

This activity is listed as:

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Requires submission of safety plan and approval by EHS

The process to receive approval for this tool is:

Check below to see that your use falls within guidelines
Develop with your faculty/staff oversight
Complete, sign, and submit the MIT
Submit your
You will be contacted to discuss the plan, feasibility, modifications, etc.
EHS will approve use of this tool once/if all safety and feasibility requirements are met
As pre-COVID, staff/faculty are responsible for making sure the safety plan is followed

Tool Specific:
- Never put your hands in the field of operation while the router is moving
General:
- Woodworking machines and tools shall not be used without the proper machine-specific training
- Safety glasses must be worn, hearing protection should be worn with most power tool use.
- No loose fitting and untucked clothes. Tassels should be tied or tucked in.
- Hair and beards should be tied back.
- Do not wear gloves if the machine or tool has moving parts.
- Use of powered machines and tools requires a buddy
- Never use tools other than for their stated intention
- Use care when operating machines or tools with high velocity and/or sharp parts
- Never cut towards your own body. Your hand is a part of your body.
- All appropriate guards that allow you to perform the desired action must be in place
- Ensure your setup has adequate dust collection
- Unplug and control all cord powered tools before changing blades, or making adjustments to cutting tooling
- Use water based finishes whenever possible.
- Always dispose of finishing implements properly by laying them flat on non-combustible surfaces to dry before disposal