SAFETY & MEDICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY
IAI is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all students. Students must report any unsafe conditions, health issues, or injuries to their instructors and the Executive Director immediately.
Throughout the program, students must report any changes in their health that could affect their ability to work safely in the lab. Any medical condition or medication that could compromise safety while working with equipment must be disclosed. To make a report, students should schedule an appointment with the Executive Director.
ACCIDENT AND INJURY REPORTING
All accidents and/or injuries that take place on IAI property must be reported immediately. The circumstances surrounding the event and a description of the injuries will be documented in the appropriate form.
MEDICAL
Students are responsible for their medical care and expenses while attending the training program. It is highly recommended that IAI students obtain health insurance while in training. Local health centers are nearby if a student needs access to medical care.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY POLICY
Every student is expected to take pride in their school. Each student is responsible for maintaining their individual work area and contributing to keeping the general workspace clean & safe. The final 15 minutes of each school day will be reserved for cleaning and organizing tools and work areas, as directed by the instructors.
- Students are prohibited from bringing food or beverages into the welding lab at any time.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be stored in lockers or in duffel bags placed atop the lockers only.
- Students are not allowed to take or borrow equipment from any booth or cart that is not assigned to them, unless instructed to do so by an instructor.
- Theft of equipment or tools from IAI or fellow students will result in suspension and/or expulsion from the program.
- Furthermore, any incidents of theft will be reported to the Presque Isle County Sheriff’s Department.