Safety

Team members should follow pre-cautions for the following safety considerations:

  • Non‐shaded safety glasses that meet ANSI Z87 standards are mandatory for all people wishing to enter the pit area
  • Open‐toed shoes are not allowed at events
  • Stored energy hazards
    • electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic: Springs, chains, and gears; batteries; pneumatic cylinders and lines, extended “arms,” bound joints, and lifted weights.
  • Hazards of the autonomous mode
  • Harmful dust/fumes and protective masks or respirators
  • Chemicals and exposure
  • Electrical hazards
  • Welding and brazing ‐ appropriate eye and hand protection
  • Pinching and crushing
  • Slip, trip, and fall prevention
  • Protective equipment
  • Loose clothing, long hair or jewelry vs. moving parts
  • Proper lifting techniques