Electrical: All lab experiments use 120VAC electrical power. If any power cords are damaged or frayed, get help from a technician or instructor immediately. .Cleanup: Before you leave the lab, make sure to turn off power to all equipment and put away wires and other components that are hooked up on the desk. This is to prevent injury to the next persons who enter the lab.

Motomatic

Rotating Parts: Use eye protection when running the Motomatic. Keep long hair and loose clothing away from moving parts.

Loose Parts: Small parts such as shaft couplers can fly away from the Motomatic in operation.

Overspeed: If the motor is run at high speed, failure can occur resulting in equipment damage and flying pieces. If the control system allows the motor to run at uncontrolled speed, turn the Motomatic power off immediately using the power switch on the corner of the control box.

Pneumatic Positioner

Pinch/Crush Hazard: The moving mass is heavy and moves quickly, and the plastic guards cannot provide complete protection from injury. Never turn on the air unless the plastic guards are in place. Always keep your hands (and the rest of you) at least one foot away from the moving parts while in operation. 

Eye Hazard: Pressurized air often leaks and in doing so it can launch small pieces of dirt or metal toward the eyes. Always wear safety glasses when the air supply is turned on at any station near you.

Compressed Air: Compressed air stores a lot of energy. Do not turn the air on until you are ready to run an experiment, and turn it off immediately after the experiment is finished. The air shutoff valves are off when the handle is perpendicular to the pipe.

Hoses: Do not tamper with any of the hoses in the system. Hazardous pressures may remain even when the air is turned off.

Lab Partners: Watch out for your lab partner and make sure that he/she is protected from the hazards listed above. Always communicate with each other about what you are doing.

Electric Power: When the experimental apparatus is not in use, shut off the power to the power strip above the lab bench.

Hydraulic Positioner

Crush Hazard: The lead masses which move in this experiment weigh over 25 pounds and move quickly and suddenly under the control of the computer. They can move without warning with enough force to crush hands or fingers. The plastic guards are helpful but cannot provide complete protection from injury. Never open the hydraulic valves unless the plastic guards are in place. Always keep your hands (and the rest of you) at least one foot away from the moving parts while in operation.

Pressurized Hydraulic Fluid: The pressurized hydraulic fluid can cause sudden movement of the hydraulic cylinders or hoses and lines should they become disconnected, potentially causing bodily injury. Leaks under high pressure can cause serious injury such as cutting through flesh like a knife. If any hydraulic fittings appear loose, immediately close the supply valve and inform your lab instructor.

Lab Partners: Watch out for your lab partner and make sure that he/she is protected from the hazards listed above. Always communicate with each other about what you are doing.

Electric Power: When the experimental apparatus is not in use, shut off the power to the power strip above the lab bench.

Water Tanks

Electricity and Water: If water is spilled on or near electrical components, do not touch anything. Move away from the apparatus and summon an instructor or technician for help.

After reading thoroughly these cautions, please sign the sheet provided by the instructor confirming that you have read and understand these hazards.