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We've won the safety award at 3 events, including the FIM states, so I thought that I should add my part.

• The judges always want to know your outreach. This includes talking to younger kids about safety, running blood drives, teaching the community about safety, etc.
• Have SDS forms, NOT MSDS. MSDS is now out-of-date data sheets. SDS is used, because people who speak all languages can understand them.
• Have a list of allergies from team members on your team. In case an accident occurs, the EMTs know not to use latex gloves, not to give penicillin, etc.
• Have a list of your team's certification for Safety procedures, such as CPR and Seizure Prevention, etc, and machine operation, such as drill presses, hand drills, dremels, etc. Make sure that an adult signs it to ensure that it's valid.
• Have a fire extinguisher, and make sure that it is a UL-Certified ABC Fire Extinguisher. This type will cover all fires that occur at robotics competitions and in build spaces.
• Clean and organize your pit not just at the end of the day, but whenever you have the chance. This includes just after your drive team takes the robot to a match. It's pretty easy if you match up entering the pit right after the drive team leaves.
• Above all else, be excited about safety. That was what separated us and our presentation from the other teams at FIM.

Have fun and be safe! If you need anything, feel free to message me!