Reserving the Woodshop for Class Use
At least two weeks notice must be given to reserve the woodshop for class use. This includes demonstrations and student use of the woodshop.
Contact Brad Smith to reserve a day and time. Reservations are made on a first-
In order to ensure that there are sufficient open shop hours for all woodshop users, only one class per day may reserve the woodshop.
Brad Smith or a trained monitor must be present at all times while students are working in the woodshop.
When the woodshop is reserved for a class, it is closed to other students.
In order to maintain a safe work environment, strict user limits will be enforced. Faculty need to be aware of this limit when planning woodshop use and should utilize some type of rotation or other strategy to avoid exceeding the occupancy limit.
The maximum number of individuals allowed to work in the woodshop at any given time is 9.
This occupancy limit was decided upon in consultation with the department of Environmental Health and Safety at WMU. The official report and recommendation can be made available upon request.
Woodshop Access
Currently enrolled art majors, faculty and staff may access the shop during open
shop hours or by appointment to work on art-
Woodshop Orientation and Test Requirements
Woodshop certification consists of: attending a woodshop orientation session, successfully completing the written test and demonstrating safe practices during the skills tests on selected pieces of woodshop equipment.
The open orientation schedule is posted on the woodshop door. Participants must sign up for a day/time.
Art1080 students will complete all woodshop access requirements during class.
Individuals must receive additional training for machines not included in the standard orientation.
Woodshop certification is good for four years from date of signed Safety Agreement Form.
All requirements must be completed within the same semester.
Open Shop Hours
Weekly hours are posted on the woodshop door (K1140) every Monday morning. Open shop hours vary from week to week depending on what activities are taking place in the woodshop.If the woodshop is reserved for a class, there is no open shop during that time.
At the discretion of the woodshop supervisor, the shop may be closed for lack of use.
If the university is closed, so is the woodshop.
Staff illness may cause closure of the woodshop.
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