Mission 06 · Let's keep safe

Project Beacon

Safety, PPE, training and professional engineering standards

Project Beacon keeps ReBourne Robotics safe, visible and ready to operate at professional engineering standards. It funds PPE, first aid, safety signage, tool training systems, battery safety materials, storage and the procedures that allow students to work confidently with real tools and large-scale robots. This mission can be supported as a core launch package or as a fuller safety and training system.

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Mission target PPE, training, first aid, safe storage and risk management
£1k–£3k
06Launch mission
30+PPE sets target
0Shortcuts on safety
Every buildTraining and checks
Mission aim

Set the standard for safe engineering.

For people new to FRC: students work with metal, batteries, tools, mechanisms and robots far larger than normal school robotics kits. Safety has to be built into the team culture from the beginning.

What this mission achieves

Project Beacon gives ReBourne the systems to train students properly, protect students and visitors, manage risk, respond to minor incidents and create a workshop culture where girls can build confidently and safely.

Provides enough PPE for students, mentors and pit visitors.
Creates a clear first aid and emergency response setup for workshop, pit and transport settings.
Funds safety signage, checklists, training records and tool certification systems.
Supports safe storage for batteries, chemicals, lubricants, blades and workshop consumables.
Beacon zones

Six parts of safe team culture.

Project Beacon is about more than buying safety glasses. It creates a visible, repeatable system for safe student engineering.

PPE station

Safety glasses, over-glasses, gloves, hearing protection and clear storage so PPE is easy to find and use.

PPEWorkshop

First aid

Workshop and travel first aid kits, eye wash supplies, burn care and a clear reporting process.

ResponseCare

Training

Tool training records, student sign-off, safe systems of work and role-specific expectations.

SkillsStandards

Signage

Clear visual reminders for safety glasses, battery areas, no food/drink, trip hazards and emergency procedures.

VisibleGuidance

Safe storage

Storage for blades, chemicals, lubricants, batteries and workshop materials so the pit remains organised and safe.

StorageControl

Inspection

Checklists for pit opening, robot work, battery handling, tool use and packing away.

ChecksCulture
What this funds

Safety kit with examples.

These are example or comparable items from reputable UK suppliers. Final purchases should align with BSG’s health and safety processes, risk assessments and any venue/event requirements.

Item / need Why it matters Suggested quantity Estimated cost Donation type Example / comparable link
Safety glasses Eye protection for students, mentors and visitors in the pit or workshop. 30–40 pairs £80–£250 Financial or in-kind Screwfix safety glasses
Over-glasses safety specs Allows students, mentors or visitors with glasses to use eye protection comfortably. 10–15 pairs £40–£120 Financial or in-kind Amazon UK over-glasses examples
Cut-resistant gloves Protects students handling sheet metal, polycarbonate, crates and sharp-edged parts. 15–25 pairs £80–£220 Financial or in-kind Screwfix work gloves
Hearing protection Supports safe workshop practice around cutting, drilling, sanding or noisy equipment. 10–20 sets £80–£220 Financial or in-kind Screwfix ear defenders
Workshop first aid kit Dedicated first aid provision for build sessions and the team pit. 1–2 £40–£120 Financial Screwfix first aid kits
Travel / vehicle first aid kit Provides first aid coverage during transport, loading, unloading and off-site events. 1–2 £30–£90 Financial St John Ambulance vehicle first aid kit
Eye wash station / pods Supports rapid response to dust, debris or minor eye contamination. 1 station + refills £40–£120 Financial Screwfix eye wash search
First aid cabinet / wall storage Keeps medical supplies visible, organised and quickly accessible. 1 £40–£120 Financial or in-kind Screwfix first aid cabinets
Safety signage Clear signs for PPE, batteries, no food/drink, trip hazards and emergency processes. Assorted £100–£300 Financial or print donation Wallace Print health and safety signs
COSHH / hazardous substance cabinet Secure storage for lubricants, chemicals, paints or controlled workshop consumables where required. 1 £200–£500 Financial or in-kind Screwfix hazardous cabinets
Spill tray / drip tray Useful under batteries, lubricants or workshop liquids to keep areas clean and controlled. 2–4 £40–£150 Financial or in-kind Screwfix spill trays
Sharps / blade disposal box Supports safe disposal of blades used for cutting tape, fabric, packaging or materials. 1–2 £20–£60 Financial Amazon UK sharps bins
Training folders and laminated checklists Tool training records, pit opening checks, battery procedures, robot movement checks and incident reporting. 1 system £100–£250 Financial or print donation Amazon UK laminating supplies
High-vis vests Useful for loading, unloading, travel days and busy event spaces. 10–20 £40–£120 Financial or in-kind Screwfix hi-vis vests
Safety storage and PPE station Dedicated labelled storage for PPE, checklists, first aid and safety consumables. 1 setup £150–£400 Financial or in-kind B&Q storage boxes
Mission budget

Mission range: £1k–£3k.

Project Beacon is deliberately practical: visible PPE, clear procedures, safe storage and training systems that make high-quality student engineering possible. The package can scale from a core launch setup to an enhanced safety and training system.

Budget line Estimate Notes
Core Beacon setupfrom £1kProvides the essential PPE, first aid, signage and basic training materials needed to launch safe team operations.
Enhanced Beacon setupup to £3kCreates a fuller safety system with expanded PPE, safer storage, travel/event provision, training records and stronger visual procedures.
PPE station£300–£700Safety glasses, over-glasses, gloves, hearing protection and PPE storage.
First aid and response£200–£500First aid kits, travel kit, eye wash, burn care and first aid cabinet.
Safety signage and visual systems£150–£350PPE signs, battery area signs, workshop reminders and emergency instructions.
Safe storage£300–£800COSHH cabinet, spill trays, sharps storage and secure storage for controlled consumables.
Training and documentation£150–£450Training folders, checklists, laminating, student sign-off records and safety briefing materials.
Contingency£150–£400Allows for replacements, extra PPE, event-specific requirements or additional training materials.
Indicative mission range£1k–£3kA practical sponsorship range for the safety, PPE and training mission.

£150+

Funds safety signs, eye wash supplies, gloves or laminated training materials.

£750+

Funds a substantial PPE station, first aid setup or safe storage package.

£1k–£3k

Funds the full Project Beacon mission as the named lead sponsor.

Student impact

Safety creates confidence.

Project Beacon helps students use real tools and materials with clear expectations, visible systems and responsible independence.

Confidence

Students learn that engineering spaces are manageable, structured and open to them when safety is taught properly.

Responsibility

Students practise the habits used in real technical workplaces: preparation, PPE, checks, reporting and care for others.

Trust

A strong safety culture allows students to take on more meaningful technical work because the systems around them are clear.

Beacon pathway

From rules to team culture.

The goal is a team where students understand safety as part of engineering quality.

Set up

Create PPE stations, first aid storage, signage and safety documentation before build work scales up.

Train

Introduce student tool training, battery handling, robot movement protocols and workshop expectations.

Use

Embed safety checklists into every build session, pit setup, transport day and competition event.

Review

Update the system as the robot, team, tools and competition experience develop.

Safety is the system that lets ambition grow.

Project Beacon gives ReBourne the visible standards, equipment and training culture needed for students to build boldly and responsibly.

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