2011:Tips & Reminders

Grades come first!

We know that you may be caught up in building the robot, and we're really happy that you are! But remember that school comes first and you must pass all your classes in order to participate! Remember that you can use homework hours and get help from all the adults around you, they're here to help!

5-2-1-0...be a healthy hero!

No, seriously. We'll twist this a bit and just say that you should be getting a good night's sleep, relax and have some down time to yourself, and remember that we're here to have fun!

It's really important that you take care of yourself, eat your meals, keep a personal hygiene and always, always, always stay hydrated!

We can't have you passing out or feeling sick! If you're feeling sick, don't come!! get well rested~

Comply with the adults.

If an adult asks you to stop a certain behavior, or asks you to do something, please listen to them! Respect that they are volunteering their time to be with us and help us grow to be the leaders of tomorrow!

There are no warnings for disobedience and as such will result in serious consequence.

Absolutely NO horseplay.

There is absolutely NO horseplay whatsoever ANYWHERE, especially the shop. The shop can be a very dangerous place for anyone is is fooling around. We take safety VERY seriously, and so you must understand that one mistake affects us all!

There will be zero tolerance policy for horseplay and so you can expect major consequences without warning.

On that note... Safety Safety Safety!

• Safety glasses are REQUIRED in the shop area, any robot interaction site, any mechanical work area, electrical work area and well.... let's just say it's always good to always have your safety glasses!
• CLOSED-TOE SHOES. We will NOT allow you to enter the shop area, work on the robot or attempt to do any kind of buildseason activity that may harm your feet! You kind of need them, and so we will ask you to change, or work on something safe.
• Long hair past shoulder length should always be pulled back in some way shape or form that will not result in: your hair catching on fire, your hair being caught in machinery, your hair being potentially removed from your head <--Ow.
• LOOSE CLOTHING should not be worn while working near the robot or in the shop near machinery, so we recommend that you roll your sleeves or change your clothing.
• REPORT any dangerous acts or settings you may see before it's too late!
• Exclaim when performing with the robot: "ROBOT ON", "ROBOT OFF", "DISABLING", "ENABLING", "ARM UP", "FIRING", "GET OUT OF THE WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!", "ROBOT!!" (for crowd control)
• Too heavy? Ask someone to help! And of course remember, bend at the knees for ease!
• NEVER. EVER. EVER LIFT THE ROBOT BY IT'S BUMPERS. EVER. <--BAD ROBOT TABOO right there.

Emergency situations

• Should anyone be injured, no matter how minor, you must report the accident to the team SAFETY CAPTAIN and fill out an INCIDENT REPORT.
• Serious injuries (that includes serious cuts!) should be immediately reported to Larry so the correct procedures can be taken!
• Battery leaks & spills: in the case that a battery becomes damaged, one should: get the battery leak box (NON-METALLIC/LEAK PROOF) which contains a set of rubber gloves and baking soda. The baking soda should be sprinkled on the acid and at the safest point in time, the battery should be placed in the box and disposed of properly (see safety manual or Cynette). AVOID ANY SKIN CONTACT WITH THE ACID!!!
• EYE INJURIES (if you didn't have the common sense to wear your safety glasses): eyes should be immediately flushed with water!