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====== The Standing Rules ====== | ====== The Standing Rules ====== | ||
+ | The Bodgery is a shared workspace and educational environment with many active users. Bodgery members volunteer considerable time for the benefit of all members. Every change to the space has an impact on others. Your behavior has a direct influence on people around you, and an indirect effect on the many other people who use the shop and keep The Bodgery useful, kind, and fun. | ||
- | These are the policies that we operate under. Guests must follow | + | These are the policies that we operate under. Guests must also follow these guidelines, even if they are unknown - they will be made aware of any mistakes, and if they refuse to abide by them they will be asked to leave. Members agree to follow these rules at all times upon signing |
==== 1. General ==== | ==== 1. General ==== | ||
- | It is the responsibility of the members to come to amicable agreements of disputes over tools, space or other shop resources. | ||
- | No sleeping / living in the space. | + | It is the responsibility of the members to come to amicable agreements of disputes over tools, space or other shop resources. |
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+ | Leave things better than when you arrived. If you make dust/ | ||
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+ | This is a shared space, not your personal workshop. When you leave, take anything of yours with you - don’t leave your projects, tools, or materials anywhere outside of your shelf or an official “project parking area” with a permit attached. | ||
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+ | Talk to the Area Captain before using their respective area, even if you aren’t using Bodgery tools. Some areas require an area checkoff. | ||
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+ | No sleeping / living in the space. Naps are okay. | ||
- | Members must be at least 16 years of age. Members | + | Use of aerosols (spray painting or any other spray finish) indoors is NOT permitted |
+ | Members must be at least 16 years of age. Members under 18 years of age must have [[forms|parent/ | ||
==== 2. Code of Conduct ==== | ==== 2. Code of Conduct ==== | ||
- | In order to keep things civil and respectful, the Board of Directors has adopted the following guidelines for discussions on Slack, | + | In order to keep things civil and respectful, the Board of Directors has adopted the following guidelines for any discussions on Slack, email or social media: |
* Treat others as you would like to be treated. | * Treat others as you would like to be treated. | ||
* Keep criticism constructive. | * Keep criticism constructive. | ||
- | * Please refrain | + | * Refrain |
- | * The group has no tolerance for discrimination | + | * Do not discriminate |
- | * Nor do we tolerate behavior considered as harassment: | + | * Do not engage in harassment: |
* Harassment includes offensive verbal comments or actions related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, | * Harassment includes offensive verbal comments or actions related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, | ||
- | * People | + | * If asked to stop harassing behavior, comply immediately. |
- | | + | Any conduct that the Board determines to be offensive will be addressed and acted upon as needed per the [[standing_rules# |
Harassment should be reported to the Board via [[mailto: | Harassment should be reported to the Board via [[mailto: | ||
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Safety is the top responsibility of every member and guest. | Safety is the top responsibility of every member and guest. | ||
* All members and guests are required to use appropriate personal protective equipment. | * All members and guests are required to use appropriate personal protective equipment. | ||
- | * It is the the responsibility of every member and guest to understand the safe use of any tool or equipment before using it. | + | * It is the responsibility of every member and guest to understand the safe use of any tool or equipment before using it. |
- | * However, | + | * [Red-tag] tools are for members (or students supervised by an instructor), and require a class or personal instruction by the Area Captain |
- | * Members or guests in an affected work area should be made aware of safety rules if they are not following them (a request to put on safety equipment or relocate to avoid breathing fumes, | + | * [Yellow-tag] tools require a checkout from an Area Captain |
+ | * Members or guests in an affected work area should be made aware of safety rules if they are not following them (e.g. a request to put on safety equipment or relocate to avoid breathing fumes), and are expected to be complied with immediately. Failure to do so will be brought to the Area Captain(s) and/or board, and disciplinary action is possible. | ||
* Members must not allow unsafe practices by any guest or other member - it is their responsibility to speak up. | * Members must not allow unsafe practices by any guest or other member - it is their responsibility to speak up. | ||
+ | * EJECTION: If necessary, any member, though preferably with the assistance of a board member or area captain, may temporarily eject a member from the space in order to resolve any immediate health, safety, or harassment issues. | ||
+ | ** 3.1 Firearms Policy ** | ||
+ | === Definitions === | ||
+ | * Firearm: Any device designed to expel a projectile by means of an explosion | ||
+ | * Nonfunctioning Firearm: A firearm that is inoperable or unable to discharge a projectile. | ||
+ | * Concealed Firearm: A firearm that is carried on a person in such a manner as to not be discernible by the ordinary observation of others. | ||
+ | === Policy === | ||
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+ | * Only nonfunctioning firearms are allowed at The Bodgery for repair purposes. | ||
+ | * Members and guests are prohibited from bringing live ammunition into The Bodgery. | ||
+ | * Members and guests must abide by all local, state, and federal firearms laws. | ||
+ | * The carrying of concealed firearms by members and guests is prohibited while on the premises of The Bodgery. | ||
+ | * Members and guests must immediately inform the Board of Directors if they believe a firearm is functioning or if any other safety concerns arise. | ||
+ | * Members and guests who violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, including termination of membership. | ||
==== 4. Guests ==== | ==== 4. Guests ==== | ||
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No member is under obligation to host guests. | No member is under obligation to host guests. | ||
Any member may host up to ten guests in the space. | Any member may host up to ten guests in the space. | ||
- | Two or more members may host an unlimited number of guests. | + | Two or more members may host an unlimited number of guests. |
+ | The woodshop area has a limit of one guest per member. | ||
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+ | Children (under 16) are welcome -- see [[faq|Frequently Asked Questions]] for additional information. | ||
In all cases, the member(s) hosting one or more guests are responsible for: | In all cases, the member(s) hosting one or more guests are responsible for: | ||
- | * Verifying that each guest has a signed waiver on file as they enter | ||
* Verifying that each guest has signed in | * Verifying that each guest has signed in | ||
* Making sure guests understand the guidelines under which we operate | * Making sure guests understand the guidelines under which we operate | ||
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**5.1 Bringing Property to The Bodgery ** | **5.1 Bringing Property to The Bodgery ** | ||
- | * Do not leave any property at the Bodgery that does not fit on your member storage plot/shelf. | + | * Do not leave any property at the Bodgery that does not fit on your member storage plot/ |
- | * Unless you fill out a “parking permit”. | + | * Unless you fill out a “parking permit” |
- | * If you want to donate/lend tools to the Bodgery, you must get prior approval from the board (see 5.3 and 5.4). | + | * If you want to donate/lend tools to the Bodgery, you must get prior approval from the relevant Area Captain(s) or board (see 5.3 and 5.4). |
* Any property not meeting the [[standing_rules# | * Any property not meeting the [[standing_rules# | ||
**5.2 Handling Abandoned Property at The Bodgery ** | **5.2 Handling Abandoned Property at The Bodgery ** | ||
- | Because The Bodgery must actively defend itself from clutter and unwanted property, abandoned property is treated as though the owner places no value on it and will not return to claim it. In the interest of the members of The Bodgery and their need for a clean, safe workshop, the Board of Directors will thus use or dispose of the abandoned property however it sees fit. | + | Because The Bodgery must actively defend itself from clutter and unwanted property, abandoned property is treated as though the owner places no value on it and will not return to claim it. In the interest of the members of The Bodgery and their need for a clean, safe workshop, the Board of Directors will thus use or dispose of the abandoned property however it sees fit. Property is considered abandoned if it meets at least one of the following criteria: |
- | Property is considered abandoned if it meets at least one of the following criteria: | + | * The property is neither shared nor donated, violates the safe storage rules, |
- | * The property is neither shared nor donated, violates the safe storage rules, has no attached | + | |
* The property is in member storage and is either stored unsafely or exceeds the owning member’s plot | * The property is in member storage and is either stored unsafely or exceeds the owning member’s plot | ||
- | * The property is owned by a former member and has not been collected within thirty days of that person’s departure from The Bodgery | + | * The property is owned by a former member and has not been collected within thirty days of that person’s departure from The Bodgery |
* Any other criteria defined in section 6 ([[standing_rules# | * Any other criteria defined in section 6 ([[standing_rules# | ||
The following may or may not occur, at the discretion of the board and if volunteer time and Bodgery space is available: | The following may or may not occur, at the discretion of the board and if volunteer time and Bodgery space is available: | ||
- | * The member may be contacted about the abandoned property (but only if labeled) | + | * The member may be contacted about the abandoned property (but only if labeled |
* The abandoned property may be relocated to a designated area for a limited amount of time | * The abandoned property may be relocated to a designated area for a limited amount of time | ||
Abandoned property will first be offered to area captains and then either donated, recycled or thrown in the trash. | Abandoned property will first be offered to area captains and then either donated, recycled or thrown in the trash. | ||
- | //Note: It is wise to label with your name anything personal you bring to and use in the space. Accidents happen and everyone forgets things occasionally. To maintain ownership of your property, please label appropriately, | + | //Note: It is wise to label with your name anything personal you bring to and use in the space. Accidents happen and everyone forgets things occasionally. To maintain ownership of your property, please label appropriately, |
**5.3 Donated property ** | **5.3 Donated property ** | ||
- | Definition: The property is brought to The Bodgery by a member or guest who wants The Bodgery to become the new owner of the property. | + | * Definition: The property is brought to The Bodgery by a member or guest who wants The Bodgery to become the new owner of the property. |
- | Process: Contact the Board and receive approval | + | |
**5.4 Shared property** | **5.4 Shared property** | ||
- | Definition: The property is brought to The Bodgery by a member (not a guest) who wants to share its usage, but not ownership of the property. The member retains ownership of the property. | + | * Definition: The property is brought to The Bodgery by a member (not a guest) who wants to share its usage, but not ownership of the property. The member retains ownership of the property. Bodgery ownership by donation or purchase is preferred over shared |
- | Process: Contact the Board and receive approval | + | |
- | Ensure item has been documented on the Lender Log. | + | |
- | Members removing their personally-owned shared property from The Bodgery are highly encouraged to notify the member mailing list that the property is being removed. This is both a courtesy to others and a safeguard against apparent theft. | + | |
==== 6. Storage ==== | ==== 6. Storage ==== | ||
- | **6.1 Safe Storage ** | + | **6.1 Safe Respectful |
- | All property at The Bodgery must be stored in a way that is safe and shows respect for members and guests in the space. Property that meets any of the following criteria will not be considered | + | All property at The Bodgery must be stored in a way that is safe and shows respect for members and guests in the space. Property that meets any of the following criteria will NOT be considered |
- | * Property left on a work surface after the member or guest using it cannot be found and is presumed to have left | + | * Property left on a work surface after the member or guest using it cannot be found and is presumed to have left, except as allowed using Assembly Permits in the extended woodshop area |
* Property left on the floor, especially when it creates a trip hazard and/or obstructs a door or walkway | * Property left on the floor, especially when it creates a trip hazard and/or obstructs a door or walkway | ||
- | * Property on a member storage shelf that protrudes more than 4” | + | * Property on a shelf, including |
- | * Property | + | * Property |
- | * Property left leaning against a wall, beam, or storage area | + | * Property left leaning against a wall, beam, member shelves, etc. |
- | * Property | + | * Property |
+ | * Property containing fuel. Engines are OK but must have the fuel tank drained, the engine run dry, then the fuel tank vented (open) outdoors for at least fifteen minutes. | ||
* For property in the outside back parking area... | * For property in the outside back parking area... | ||
* You must request and receive Board approval prior to leaving any items/ | * You must request and receive Board approval prior to leaving any items/ | ||
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**6.2 Member Storage** | **6.2 Member Storage** | ||
- | Each member | + | Each member |
- | + | * One shelf spot approximately two-feet wide, OR | |
- | Each member must keep their private property in only one plot and not exceed | + | * One locker |
+ | Additional shelf spots or lockers, as well as other storage options, may be rented using the Bodgery membership website. | ||
- | Member property that is not stored safely, not properly labeled or not in an appropriate area is both dangerous and disrespectful | + | Each member must label their shelf/ |
- | A properly | + | Properly |
**6.3 Parking Permits** | **6.3 Parking Permits** |
standing_rules.txt · Last modified: 2024/03/04 18:59 by mpickhard