Digital Design and Fabrication Studio

The D2FS Policy Guide and Handbook provides an overview and orientation to the D2FS facilities, equipment, policies and safety guidelines. Users are required review the guide before using any D2FS equipment.

College of Human Ecology 
Digital Design and Fabrication Studio 
Safety Agreement

I, _________________, the undersigned, have read and understood each section of the Digital Design and Fabrication Studio Student Handbook and Policy Guide, and by signing this document agree to abide by all included rules and regulations.

General rules of safety:

1. I agree to never work alone or when impaired.
2. I agree to wear safety glasses at all times.
3. I agree to wear closed toed shoes and appropriate attire at all times.
4. I agree to avoid distraction — no ear buds or headphones at any time.
5. I agree to not let unauthorized people into the studio.
6. I agree to report any injuries immediately to the shop supervisor.
7. In case of an accident or emergency, I agree to hit the safety stop and use the emergency call box to call Campus Police.
8. I agree to act as a good citizen — I will demonstrate respect for myself and others, walk at all times (no running), and clean up after myself.

Rules for safe operation of machines and tools:

1. I agree to think through the entire job before I begin.
2. I agree to use the correct tool for the job and to know the limitations of each machine — if I do not, I will ask the shop supervisor.
3. I agree to keep all guards in place.
4. I agree to ensure the work and cutting tools are clamped securely in place.
5. I agree to check the machine for correct set up and free and clear movement.
6. I agree to keep my fingers clear of the point of operation.
7. I agree to concentrate on the work and the machine at all times.
8. I agree not to talk to, bump into, or otherwise distract another person who is in the process of operating a power tool.
9. I agree not to walk away from a tool until I have completed the machine operation, turned off the tool, and allowed the blade, bit or sander to come to a complete stop.
10. I agree to clean up and properly dispose of scrap materials and sawdust generated by the operation of the power tool.
11. I agree to return tools, bits, accessories, clamps, extension cords and other items used during the power tool operation to their proper storage place.

I understand that if I violate said rules and regulations my privileges in the D2FS studio may be suspended or revoked.

Cornell University 
Environmental Health and Safety 
HS12F 004 Voluntary Use Form

Instructions:

1. Please provide this document to all employees who are using respirators voluntarily.
2. All employees using respirators voluntarily must read and then sign this document.
3. Departments/units must send the signed document to EHS.
4. Contact EH&S at 255-8200 with any questions concerning the voluntary use of respirators.

Information for Employees Using Respirators When Not Required OSHA Standard 1910.134 Appendix D

Respirators are an effective method of protection against designated hazards when properly selected and worn. Respirator use is encouraged, even when exposures are below the exposure limit, to provide an additional level of comfort and protection for workers. However, if a respirator is used improperly or not kept clean, the respirator itself can become a hazard to the worker. Sometimes, workers may wear respirators to avoid exposures to hazards, even if the amount of hazardous substance does not exceed the limits set by OSHA standards. If your employer provides respirators for your voluntary use, or if you provide your own respirator, you need to take certain precautions to be sure that the respirator itself does not present a hazard.

You should do the following:

1. Read and heed all instructions provided by the manufacturer on use, maintenance, cleaning and care, and warnings regarding the respirators limitations.
2. Choose respirators certified for use to protect against the contaminant of concern. NIOSH, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, certifies respirators. A label or statement of certification should appear on the respirator or respirator packaging. It will tell you what the respirator is designed for and how much it will protect you.
3. Do not wear your respirator into atmospheres containing contaminants for which your respirator is not designed to protect against. For example, a respirator designed to filter dust particles will not protect you against gases, vapors, or very small solid particles of fumes and smoke.
4. Keep track of your respirator so that you do not mistakenly use someone else's respirator.

Information about the available respirator(s) for Voluntary Use at Cornell: 

• Are disposable/single use respirators
• Are designed to protect against particulates and biological hazards
• N95 is the most common type or class
• Do not typically offer chemical protection
• If the respirator is damaged or breathing becomes difficult, remove the mask immediately

Jobs related to CHE coursework will not incur a charge. Course must be listed with FSAD, DEA, DESIGN, NS, HD or PSYCH course code to qualify. CHE users requesting jobs unrelated to coursework (i.e. for research) will not be charged an hourly rate but will be expected to cover the cost of materials. CHE users are defined as faculty, staff or researchers with a CHE appointment and/or graduate students in the DEA, FSAD, NS D-TECH or PSYHD graduate field.

Services are also available for outside users based on the hourly rates listed below. Charges will be posted through the bursar system (students) or direct-billed to a Cornell account number. Charges for external (non-Cornell) jobs will be invoiced. 

Interested in using D2FS for a non-CHE course? We offer a discounted per student rate for courses. Contact us for details.

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