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Makerspace Safety Badge @ UNSW CBR City

Entry-level safety induction granting card access to the ProtoHUB at UNSW Canberra City Campus and basic equipment use.

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Makerspace Safety Badge @ UNSW CBR City

The Makerspace Safety Badge @ UNSW CBR City is the mandatory entry-level induction required to gain access to the ProtoHUB at UNSW Canberra (City Campus).

This badge introduces students and staff to essential safety, emergency, and respectful usage procedures required to operate within the makerspace environment.

Online Component | Must be Completed Before Badge Training
Makerspace Safety Badge @ UNSW CBR City Terms of Use

This module confirms you have read and understood the ProtoHUB Terms of Use, which governs safe, fair, and respectful use of the ProtoHUB and its equipment.

By marking this module as complete, you acknowledge that you will:

  • Follow all ProtoHUB safety requirements (closed shoes, no loose clothing/jewellery, and safe conduct at all times).

  • Use equipment only if you are authorised and trained for it.

  • Follow all Safe Work Procedures (SWPs) displayed at each machine or station.

  • Maintain a clean and safe workspace (good housekeeping, proper waste disposal, return tools).

  • Respect shared access to equipment and other users.

  • Follow staff directions and safety instructions immediately.

  • Not allow unauthorised persons to enter or use the space under your access.

  • Report hazards, unsafe behaviour, incidents, or near misses to Protolab staff.

Important: Ongoing access to the ProtoHUB depends on complying with these Terms of Use.

If you are unsure about anything, stop work and ask the ProtoHUB management team for assistance.

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Practical Component | Must be Completed to achieve Makerspace Safety Badge @ UNSW CBR City
Makerspace Safety Badge @ UNSW CBR City - Induction

This in-person induction is the practical component of the Makerspace Safety Badge @ UNSW CBR City.

During the session, ProtoHUB staff will cover mandatory safety and etiquette information including:

  • Entry/exit points and access expectations

  • Emergency exits, evacuation procedure, and SafeZone awareness

  • Location of first aid kits and fire extinguishers

  • General workshop safety rules (closed shoes, no loose clothing/jewellery)

  • Respectful behaviour in shared spaces

  • What equipment is permitted under this badge and what requires separate badges

  • Where to find and how to follow Safe Work Procedures (SWPs) at each station

Important:

  • You must attend only the session you are booked into.

  • If you have not booked into a session, you cannot be signed off.

Successful completion of this induction, together with the online Terms of Use and any other requirements, enables ProtoHUB access under the Makerspace Safety Badge @ UNSW CBR City.

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