General Procedures

Students are made aware of the health and safety procedures in the beginning of each semester and can request additional training from the studio manager. Food and drinks are prohibited in all studios and labs. The hallway areas provide adequate seating for breaks from classes. Students may only operate specialized machinery after being trained by the studio manager or their faculty member. Each studio has a specialized set of requirements posted by the door, and all students enrolled in a class within that room receive Lab Specific Training from the studio manager at the start of each semester. Lab Safety Training is required for all Yellow Risk Card Labs, and Silicosis Awareness Training is required for all users of Dugan Hall, Room B1. Report any missing or malfunctioning equipment or supplies immediately. Do not attempt to repair or alter equipment yourself. The general Studio Rules are as such:

  • No food or drinks allowed.
  • Students must wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work clothing. 
  • Students have UCard access from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily to buildings and open studios. Specialized areas have posted schedules of availability. 
  • Use self-healing cutting mats for all razor blade use.
  • All spraying (adhesives, aerosols, etc.) must be done outdoors with a drop cloth. DO NOT allow overspray to get on the building or paved areas. 
  • Clean up after yourself and store work in designated storage areas. 
  • Keep tables clean of clay, plaster, inks, paint, pencil, chemicals, etc. Studios are used for multiple purposes and we want to eliminate cross contamination of materials. 
  • There are plumbing requirements with each sink in the Dugan Hall basement. Some sinks contain chip tanks for acid neutralization; others have compound solidifiers to trap any solids from entering the plumbing system. Please be sure to ask if you are unsure as to what types of materials can be washed in each sink. 
  • Do not place anything in the hallways. Items left outside of designated studio or storage space will be considered trash and will be disposed of. 
  • Advanced Studio Spaces: at the end of each semester, you are expected to pack your studio up and leave it in as good as condition as it was given to you. Please check with the Studio Manager with any questions regarding studio cleanup.
  • Work left in any studio will be disposed of after the posted disposal date.
  • Respect the policies of the UMass Lowell Code of Student Conduct. Violation of the above stated policies can be referred to the Office of Student Conduct for disciplinary action under Conduct Code G, found on page 9 of the Student Conduct Code.