Safety Checklist
Shop Safety Checklist
- Know the Safety Manual.
- Make sure you are wearing the proper PPE (personal protective equipment) for the task being performed in the shop.
- Make sure you are dressed properly for working in shop. NO long sleeves, NO jewelry, closed toed shoes and hair MUST be pulled back.
- Be aware of your surroundings. Know where the fire exits, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, eyewash station, and SDS’s are located.
- Make sure you are in the proper frame of mind to be working in the shop.
- Limit distractions while working in the shop and make sure your cell phone is not on your person while using shop equipment.
- Clean up when you are done working in the shop or if you notice a mess that could potentially be unsafe or hazardous.
Pit Safety Checklist
- Be familiar with FIRST Competition Safety Manual
- Make sure you are wearing the proper PPE for working the Pit
- Make sure you are dressed properly for working in pit. NO long sleeves, NO jewelry, closed toed shoes and hair MUST be pulled back.
- Be aware of your surroundings. Know where the fire exits, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, eyewash station, and SDS’s are located.
- Make sure all tools are put away in an organized and safe manner
- Limit the number of people in the pit to the Pit Team on duty and any needed Coaches