Heat Press:
- Temperature of 180 Degrees - Ensure bare skin is not touching in case of burns. Also to be careful when removing fabric as it will be hot.
- Ensure the fabric isn't exposed to the heat press when closed without being sandwiched between the brown covers.
- Heat press is set to 20 seconds - Make sure fabric is only there for 20 second and then removed to avoid burning it.
- When using the heat press to quickly dry fabric and pigment printed ensure the fabric isn't too wet and make sure it is placed on newsprint to avoid damage to the metal plates. Only leave it under top plate do not close it, as wet fabric causes the heat press to scream.
Hair is to be up:
- Avoids hair being burnt by heat gun.
- Avoids hair being caught in dyes and pigment mixes.
Pressure Washer;
- To be used appropriately - This means its only to be used in wash room where water has a sink to go down.
- Pressure is at appropriate setting, not too powerful as screen can break.
- Any spills form washer outside of wash room are to be cleaned up straight away to avoid slips.
Drying Cabinet:
- Cabinet can sometimes cause the screens to be hot therefore be careful not to burns hands/skin.
- Careful not to drop screens.
- Screens are placed in cabinet flat side upwards.
Sink Area;
- Spills (water, dyes, pigments) to be cleaned up to avoid slipping.
Cleaning Tables:
- Tables are dried to avoid damage to work and spills that can cause slipping.
- Any water/pigments/dyes are removed to avoid damage to tables, clothing and spills that may cause slipping.
Heat Gun:
- Make sure heat gun is only exposed to the fabric with puff binder.
- Do not mess around - Do not point heat gun at fellow peers or to skin/clothing.
- Do not hold gun too close to fabric to avoid burning.
Sewing Machines.
- No phones near machines - Avoid distractions that's could lead to injuries.
- Hair is to be tied back - To avoid it being caught in the machine.
- No messing about - As this can cause injuries.
- Broken needles - Disposed on correctly this can help to avoid injuries.
- Fingers aren't behind or near needle when foot pedal is down unless necessary.
- They are sewn off and checked by tutor.
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