WARDROBE – General Health and Safety Policies

General

• Do not sew past 10 pm in the wardrobe
• Do not sew continuously all day, take breaks regularly during the day
• Do not work alone in the wardrobe
• Do not go into wardrobe storage alone
• Do not eat around what you are completing
• Sweep and clean floor to avoid tripping/slipping hazards

Ironing

• You must use distilled water in the all irons
• Check irons water level prior to plugging it in for use
• Do not let the industrial iron run dry (run out of distilled water in the tank), the irons can explode if this happens
• Do not leave the irons on when you leave for the night or when no one will be in the wardrobe for long periods of time

Dyeing/Bleaching

• Wear a respirator with an organic vapour cartridge when working to protect against vapours
• Others present in the lab should be wearing a respirator as well whenever dyeing is happening in the lab

BEFORE USING A RESPIRATOR, EACH WORKER MUST BE TRAINED IN THE USE MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION AND STORAGE OF THE RESPIRATOR AND A TEST FIT MUST BE CONDUCTED

• Do not eat in room when others are dyeing fabric

Dryer

• Clean lint trap before and after use to prevent fire hazard

Goggles should be worn when:

• Cutting wire
• Sewing on the machines
• If needle or sharp object get into eye, use a paper cup on eye to limit movement of object, then dial 5040 on room phone to reach TMU Security