Safety - Hair Length

[dj92wa]

Are there any safety rules pertaining to hair length? (ex. needs to be tied back)

[Katie Reynolds]

The manual says ...

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3.3.6 NEW: Other Safety Recommendations
At events, the pure anticipation and excitement of being at the competition sometimes overshadows common sense and safety fundamentals. One safety area that teams sometimes overlook is the particular need to wear appropriate and proper clothing when working or just hanging around the robots. In addition to the ANSI-approved safety glasses required for eye protection, FIRST also highly recommends that team members and mentors:
• Don’t wear loose or baggy clothing near the robots
• Wear proper shoes to protect feet and toes
• Wear gloves to protect hands and fingers when carrying the robot or handling the robot crate.
• Tie back long hair so that it will not get caught in the robot or machinery
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If your hair is long enough to be tied back, tie it back.

[Richard Wallace]

Originally Posted by Katie Reynolds

If your hair is long enough to be tied back, tie it back.

Make a fashion statement by using a zip-tie.

[Zero-Bee]

Originally Posted by Richard

Make a fashion statement by using a zip-tie.

You sir, win an internet.

[MercBenzAMG]

too many people claim i look like a chick when i tie my hair back....
look for me at the granite state regional, and nationals (and mark is still single but lookin.....)

[MissInformation]

Originally Posted by Katie Reynolds

If your hair is long enough to be tied back, tie it back.

And if your hair is really long, a simple tie back won't do, you may have to pin it up, bun it, do something to keep it from falling forward into machines.

Heidi

[JackN]

Looks like I'm getting a haircut

[Koko Ed]

Well. I certainly have nothing to worry about...

[Éowyn]

Originally Posted by MissInformation

And if your hair is really long, a simple tie back won't do, you may have to pin it up, bun it, do something to keep it from falling forward into machines.

Heidi

You're absolutely right! My hair is about two feet long, so I tie it back (with three scrunchis!) and stuff it down my shirt. Although maybe I should consider using zip ties. . .

[StephLee]

Originally Posted by 1derboy

Looks like I'm getting a haircut

I got my head stuck in our robot twice last year; my hair kept getting tangled in the extruded aluminum. This led me to conclude it was time for a haircut...a foot and a few inches...

You know you're addicted to robotics when it leads you to cut your lovely, long hair short for convienience.

[rocknthehawk]

Mine's over two feet long also....but i don't worry about it getting caught in the bot....although last year, when stationed in the middle, it was sometimes touching the bottom of the scoring thing....

that was a year and a half ago.

[wendymom]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

Well. I certainly have nothing to worry about...

IF Exploding Bacon has anything to say about it......Barry Bonzack wont have to either....tee hee

[dtengineering]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

Well. I certainly have nothing to worry about...

Watch out for the suction cups... they leave a nasty little bruise.

Don't ask how I know....

Jason

[dlavery]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

Well. I certainly have nothing to worry about...

Sorry Ed, but I just can't read this line from you without thinking of your MySpace "younger you" picture ...

This young man better watch out to be sure that his head doesnt get caught up in the drill press!

-dave

[dj92wa]

Is there an actual length though that is "safe"? I am a guy, and my hair is about...mmm....I'd say it's about 6 inches long (average length) all the way around (no, it's not a bowl-cut)

Is it safe enough just to wear a hat, such as a brimmed-beanie?