The light engineering workshop

Rules for the use of the light engineering workshop

• Only individuals who have completed the safety course delivered by AHO Workshops and have been issued with an access card are permitted to use the machinery.
• There must always be a minimum of two people present when machinery is used.
• Workshop staff carry out daily supervision of the light engineering workshop.

General orderliness

• You are responsible for maintaining orderliness while working and are required to tidy up before leaving the workshop.
• Use the sanding table for all sanding and grinding.
• Plaster and concrete remnants must be disposed of in the plaster skip, not the sink.
• Machinery, tables and equipment must be tidied, swept and wiped down after use.
• The floor must be swept and vacuum cleaned before leaving the workshop.
• Waste must be disposed of in accordance with the waste management rules.
• Any items stored on warehouse shelving must be labelled with name, date and telephone number.
• The workshop must not be used for storage. Any models and materials stored for more than 14 days may be discarded.
• Storage boxes must be emptied before the summer holidays and any items that are not labelled will be discarded.

Waste management

• All waste must be sorted and discarded using the appropriate bins for wood, plastic, cardboard or general waste.
• Paint containers and spray cans must be discarded using the bins in the painting space.
• Flammable waste must be placed in dedicated bins.
• Chemicals must be delivered to staff for safe destruction.
• Plaster, concrete and metal must be discarded using the dedicated skips.

Suction and extraction

• Dust suction is connected to the band saw, circular saw and oscillating sander and will start automatically.
• The sanding table is equipped with an extraction fan that is started by pressing the switch on the long side of the table. Remember to start the fan before you use the sanding table.
• The extraction in the painting space is started by pressing the switch next to the entry door. Press and hold the switch for 3 seconds to start.

Defects, faults and damage

• Any faults in machinery or equipment must be reported to the shop foreman immediately.
• Clearly label any defective machinery with “out of order” until the issue has been resolved.
• Any personal injuries must be reported to the workshop as soon as possible.

Read more about HSE in the workshops here.