Emergency Procedure

1. Hit the Emergency Stop Button

The (red) emergency stop button is located below the laser cutter’s control panel on the bottom right-hand side. Pushing this button will stop the laser from firing. This will not turn the machine off.

2. Ensure the Laser Lid is NOT Opened

Opening the lid of the laser may cause a fire to intensify as it feeds oxygen to fuel the fire.

3. Turn Extraction Off

If you need to turn the extraction OFF during an emergency, you must communicate with others who are laser cutting immediately and inform them that you will be turning the extraction off. Everyone must stop their laser cutting job whilst the extraction is off.

4. Immediately Inform Staff

If you cannot contain a fire or find workshop staff you must either;

Call 99032211 for Monash Security on your personal device or the phone located in the laser area

Call 000

Exit the workshop immediately.