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Lecture 3

Printer Safety & Terminology

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Level 1 - 3D Printer Operator Certification Training Manual

PDF Document - FDM Fused Deposition Modelling | Fabrication Lab

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Class Activity: Shop Safety Discussion

Good vs. Bad Shop Safety Practices

Show students these two images side-by-side and ask them to identify the safety issues and best practices demonstrated.

Unsafe shop practices - person with long hair down, no safety glasses, drink on table, cables on floor

Unsafe Practices

Safe shop practices - person with hair tied back, safety glasses, and fitted clothing

Safe Practices

Discussion Questions:

  • • What safety hazards can you identify in the first image?
  • • Why is it important to tie back long hair near machinery?
  • • What are the risks of wearing headphones in the shop?
  • • Why should food and drinks be kept away from 3D printers?
  • • What PPE is being used correctly in the second image?