Developing Safe Spaces Strategies that have worked well

Developing Safe Spaces Strategies that have worked well in Cook Engineering Laboratory and the Makerspace in the Watt Family Innovation Center Todd Schweisinger, Ph. D, PE Senior Lecturer & Undergraduate Coordinator Department of Mechanical Engineering Clemson University, 205 Cook Engineering Laboratory Clemson, SC 29634, USA 864. 656. 5542 | todds@clemson. edu | schweisinger todd

Is the university willing to support any activities that have a risk injury? Can you think of anyof University program that has a well known history of risks, with nearly half of the student participants still getting injured, and despite all of this, is still actively supported by the university? Mitigated with Training, Protection, & Response

M. E. Lab Curriculum • 1888 - Thomas Green Clemson leaves estate to form a military, agricultural and mechanical college. • 3

M. E. Labs • 4

Shop Hazards Part Layout, electronics cabinet, and shop office Hand Tools and Benchtop Powertools • 5

Shop Hazards Lathes Milling Machines Welding Station • 6

Makerspace Hazards QTY: 2 Form. Labs 3 D Printers QTY: 6 Type A 3 D Printers 7

Makerspace Hazards Epilog Laser Cutter 8

Hybrid Models Field Site The right balance should be specific to the objective. Lab Space Shop Space Risk Access Expertise Lecture Hall But often is specific to the location or other constraints. Comm. Space

Safety performance can make or break your organization’s brand. Strategies to meet learning objectives safely & effectively • Accept accountability and be proactive. • Involve Research Safety office in all decisions/ actions to create an ally rather than an adversary or compliance officer relationship.

Strategies to meet objectives safely & effectively • Talk about Safety • With Research Safety • With other shops on campus- Network of Shop Supervisors [meet every semester] • At annual conferences with peers- Student Shop Managers Conference <myssmc. org> • Take action towards continuous improvement • Create a culture of safety and communication, by Reporting near misses.

Strategies to meet learning objectives safely & effectively • Match access to risks and allocate resources accordingly. • Increase expertise. • Training! • Invest in equipment with modern safety features.

Conclusion SAFETY is paramount, and there are strategies to Reduce Risks • Partner with Research Safety Office early. • Develop Training. • Document Policies & Procedures. • GO VISIT Makerspace in Watt. We’re open & growing!