Greetings, my name is Nicolás González and I am a Manufacturing Engineering intern for the Omega Envoy team.  I have been working on the tilt table project since December, primarily on ensuring that the construction and design of the tilt table meets and exceeds the state safety regulations set by Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA, the leading authority in Florida).  It is important to note that whenever starting a project you check with your local governing safety authority.  At the ESI the safety regulating authority is the Environmental Health and Safety Department of University of Central Florida.  Before construction, one should have the design and operational procedures checked by the governing safety authority for approval.  It is better to have a project revised and approved during its design phase than to have to undo and reconstruct your design. Adhering to this tip can save your team money and time in the long run while keeping your team safe and in compliance with local, state and national laws.

- Nicolás González