Due to the nature of the work at CIA, how students dress each day may vary.

Appropriateness of attire is determined by the type of work and the materials involved.

All Shops and Studios have their own health and safety guidelines. It is expected that students will follow all guidelines provided by CIA staff and faculty. When working with a new material, students should always check with faculty and/or studio operations members and reference the material’s Safety Data Sheet prior to use.

For the purpose of health and safety the guidelines below should be met when working in CIA’s Shops and Studios.

Students are required to wear appropriate attire in order to work in the Shops and Studios. When working in any shop, students must adhere to the below:

• Must wear long pants or shorts below the knee
• No skirts, dresses, kilts, scarves, or loose flowing garments of any kind
• No open-toed shoes, sandals, heels, flip-flops, or slip-ons
• Slip resistant soles required
• No dangling jewelry or similar articles - such as necklaces, earrings, lanyards, etc.
• No hand or wrist jewelry, such as rings, bracelets, or watches
• All long hair must be tied back

Basic Shop Requirements:

• Safety glasses (Minimum z87+ impact rating)
• Hearing protection - Over-ear or in-ear allowed (Minimum NRR 23 dB rating)
• Audio headphones and earbuds are not permitted
• Respiratory protection - Respirator or disposable dust/nuisance mask (Minimum N95/P95 efficiencies)

Different operations and materials require various levels and types of protection.

PPE Requirements vary for the different shops, studios, and rooms across campus. Please note the PPE Requirement signs on the doors to each space and utilize the SDS Binders regarding the specific materials you are working with.

SDS (Safety Data Sheets) can be found in each shop and studio area.

For additional information consult with Studio Operations Staff.