Safety Inductions

SAFETY INDUCTIONS

All safety inductions can be taken online and some also require a practical in person assesment.

You will be able to login to the portal using the following link Training Portal with your university credentials. (if you cannot login please email matworks@sheffield.ac.uk with your details and we will look into it)

Some are mandatory to access certain areas. EVERYONE will need to do some basic safety training (module 1.General Workshop Induction) if they want to visit the workshop. 

This applies to those who have previously used the George Porter Workshop, you will have to complete the new induction modules below. ALL inductions completed before 18th September 2023 are NOT VALID.

If you wish to access the machine shop, please complete the online training. Once you have completed all parts of the machine training you will need to complete a practical session of around 45 minutes (within 1 week of completing all onling inductions) to demonstrate understanding and competency on each machine. 

We will also answer any questions you may have during this session and clarify anything you don't understand. Once this is completed you will be asked to sign to confirm your training and we will stamp your Ucard, please bring this with you every time you come to the workshop.

Through the portal you will also have access to all area Risk Assessments, Safe operating Procedures and COSHH Risk assessments. Please use these for reference whenever you need to.

Bookable in person inductions can be made using our booking site below or using this SimplyBookMe link, Only book for yourself as you will get a confirmation and the ability to cancel. 

There are 10 spaces available starting at 09:30am (Mon to Thurs), please arrive early for registration. You can only book 4 days in advance.

Please be aware... to use the machine shop you must successfully complete the following online inductions (within 1 week of practical assesment) AND then an in person practical assesment.

1.0 General Workshop Induction                                                         Mandatory to access anywhere in                                                                                                                 the workshop (including laser cutters)

2.1 Basic Machine Shop Induction (Part 1 - Machine Shop Basics)   Mandatory to use machine shop
2.2 Basic Machine Shop Induction (Part 2 - Bandsaws)                     Mandatory to use machine shop
2.3 Basic Machine Shop Induction (Part 3 - Scroll Saw)                     Mandatory to use machine shop
2.4 Basic Machine Shop Induction (Part 4 - Pillar Drills)                     Mandatory to use machine shop
2.5 Basic Machine Shop Induction (Part 5 - Sanding Machines)        Mandatory to use machine shop

Optional (in addition to the above) advanced machines for more experienced users (Y3 and MArch only)

3.1 Advanced Machine Shop Induction (Part 1 Horizontal Sander)     Both parts of module 3 must be completed in addition to completing all parts of modules 1 & 2
3.2 Advanced Machine Shop Induction (Part 2 Mitre Saw)                  Both parts of module 3 must be completed in addition to completing all parts of modules 1 & 2

After completing modules 1.0 to 2.5

Bookable in person inductions can be made using our booking site SimplyBookMe, Only book for yourself using your university email as you will get confirmation and the ability to cancel. Make sure you complete all of modules 1.0 through to 2,5 before you turn up for your in person Machine Shop Induction.