Changes between Initial Version and Version 1 of Playbook/Events/PitSafetyRequirements

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Dec 28, 2017, 6:24:18 PM (7 years ago)

Author:

Timothy Lin

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information about pit safety during comp

Playbook/Events/PitSafetyRequirements

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+= Pit Safety
+Here's a guide to all things pit safety, though only a supplement to the [https://www.firstinspires.org/resource-library/frc/safety-manual FIRST FRC Safety Manual].
+
+== Required Materials & Knowledge
+This section discusses the following materials:
+* MSDS
+* Fire Extinguisher
+* Battery Spill Kit
+* First Aid Kit
+* Safety Training Documents
+
+=== (Materials) Safety Data Sheets
+An MSDS is a data sheet (usually many sheets) on safe practices with a particular potentially hazardous substance (i.e. batteries, epoxy, duct tape, water).
+
+Here is an example for [http://files.andymark.com/PDFs/SDS+-+for+Non-Spillable+batteries+(SLA)+for+the+Interstate+Batteries+-+O+++.pdf 12V Interstate Batteries]. According to the SDS,
+* if battery acid contacts eyes, flush eyes with cool water for 15 min, then seek medical attention
+* acid is not removable from leather
+* they suggest using sodium carbonate or calcium oxide to neutralize spills
+
+(M)SDS sheets need to be provided in an easily accessible form for safety inspections. You should read over a couple at least, in order to familiarize yourself with the format and important practices.
+
+=== Fire Extinguishers
+There needs to be at least one (preferably ABC) unexpired fire extinguisher on hand.
+
+Sometimes, you will be asked the P.A.S.S. method for using fire extinguishers:[[BR]][[BR]]
+'''P'''ull the pin.[[BR]]
+'''A'''im the hose (important to do ''before'' squeezing).[[BR]]
+'''S'''queeze the handle.[[BR]]
+'''S'''weep or '''S'''trafe the flame at its base.
+
+=== Battery Spill Kit
+A "proper" battery spill kit contains a sealable, spill-proof '''container''' large enough to fit a battery, a box of nitrile '''gloves''', '''dustpan and brush''' OR '''vacuum''', several boxes of '''baking soda''' (sodium bicarbonate), and a means for mixing the baking soda with the acid.
+
+==== Battery Spill Procedures
+1. Put on nitrile gloves.
+2. Pour baking soda onto the spill until the acid is completely neutralized. Mix the baking soda into the acid.
+3. Using either a vacuum or a brush and dustpan, dispose of the neutralized salt. (Caution: vacuuming unneutralized acid can be damaging to the vacuum)
+
+
+=== First Aid Kit
+Extensiveness depends, but everything should be unexpired. If an item's there, you should know how and why it's used.
+
+=== Safety Training Documents
+At a minimum, you need to be able to prove that everyone has passed the safety training by providing a list of everyone who has completed it. ''This should be otherwise kept confidential.''
+
+Depending on how much the team is going for the safety award, more details on the safety curriculum can be given/proven with references, etc.
+
+== During Competition
+
+=== General Safety
+Read the [https://www.firstinspires.org/resource-library/frc/safety-manual FRC Safety Manual].
+
+=== Safety Captain Meeting
+Each day of the competition, there is a safety captain meeting with the Lead Safety Inspectors. Each team is supposed to send one representative to attend (usually about 15 minutes).
+
+=== Safety Inspection
+For district qualifiers and the district championship, safety inspectors will come around to each team for a safety inspection (at the world championship, the safety inspection is optional).
+
+Primarily, the inspection is answering questions and showing where all the required items are and that you know how to use all the items. Questions usually involve:
+* do you have an MSDS for...?
+* if someone nearby suddenly got cut, what items would you use?
+* can you demonstrate how to clean up a battery spill?
+* when does your...expire?
+* have you discussed an emergency action plan with your team for this competition?