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General Shop Authorization Information
There are a 3 general shop authorizations that cover common tooling for wood, metal, or plastic fabrication.
Shop authorizations include:
- General Wood
- General Metal
- General Plastic
After successfully completing the shop authorization and signing the safety policy form, students are allowed to use the tools that have been covered during the designated session. Second tear training sessions require a separate training due to the complexity of the process. This needs to be considered when scheduling a training session to prevent over booking and time restraints.
Second tear shop authorizations include:
- Wood Lathe
- Metal Lathe
- Vertical Mill
- Welding (MIG, TIG, Oxy-Fuel)
- Plasma Cutting
- Forge
Graduate Student After Hours Access (Evenings & Weekends)
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- The following tools are prohibited from use after hours
- TIG, Oxy-fuel, Forge, Foundry, Jointer
- [COVID] Users must wash hands upon entering the shop.
- [COVID] Face-masks must be worn when instructed by the University.
- [COVID] Users should attempt to maintain social distancing of at least 6’, whenever possible.
- [COVID] Users should clean all areas accessed including surfaces, tools, touch points, etc. Cleaning supplies will be provided.
- 71% alcohol wipes may be used for technology and metal surfaces. Disinfectant spray bottles and dry wipes are to be used for most everything else.
Graduate After Hours Request Form (ComArt Only)