Shop Safety
General safety, hazards, emergencies and what to do when equipment breaks.
Safety Basics
Rules and habits that apply everywhere in the shop.
General Safety Guidelines
These are the habits that apply everywhere in the shop, no matter which area you are working in. ...
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the shop. Use the PPE that fits the tool and t...
Working Alone
You are allowed to work alone at the makerspace. Many memberships include 24/7 access, so there w...
Minors in the Shop
On 2026-07-21 the Board of Directors adopted the Minor Safety Policy (Minors in Hazardous Work Ar...
Hazards
Fire, chemicals, air quality and electrical hazards.
Fire Safety and Hot Work
A makerspace has plenty of fuel (sawdust, wood, rags, finishes) and plenty of heat (welders, grin...
Chemical Safety and Safety Data Sheets
This page will cover how to handle the finishes, resins, solvents, gases and adhesives used in th...
Air Quality
Fine dust and fumes are the hazards you cannot always see. Several areas of the shop produce them...
Electrical Safety and Lockout/Tagout
Electrical safety The City of Waukesha Fire Department inspects the space every year. These are t...
Emergencies
Emergency information, severe weather and incident reporting.
Emergency Information
In an emergency, call 911 Dial 911 for any fire, serious injury or other emergency. Do not wait t...
Severe Weather and Tornado Shelter
This page will cover what to do when a tornado warning or other severe weather is issued while yo...
Incident and Near-Miss Reporting
Please report every accident, injury and near-miss, however small. Reports are not about blame. T...
Broken Equipment
Tagging a tool out of service and reporting it.