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--- standing_rules [2022/01/08 15:33] – [4. Guests] Woodshop guest limit is one, linked to FAQ on children mpickhard
+++ standing_rules [2023/02/23 20:24] – [5. Property] major update mpickhard
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 ====== 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 by 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 the Membership Form.  These policies may be modified by the Board at any point through due process.
+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 up for membership.  These policies may be modified by the Bodgery Board at any point through due process.
 ==== 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. (Naps are okay.)
+It is the responsibility of the members to come to amicable agreements of disputes over tools, space or other shop resources.
+Leave things better than when you arrived. If you make dust/chips/liquid/etc messes, it’s your responsibility to clean them up. If you change the settings on a tool/machine, return them to the original settings. If you pulled out hand tools to use, return them. If you break or damage something, let the Area Captain know.
+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.
+Talk to the Area Captain before using their respective area, even if you aren’t using Bodgery tools. Some areas require an area checkoff.
+No sleeping / living in the space. Naps are okay.
-Members must be at least 16 years of age. Members under 18 years of age must have parent/guardian consent.
+Use of aerosols (spray painting or any other spray finish) indoors is NOT permitted under any circumstances. Spray painting may be done outdoors (away from exits, vents and exhausts) with appropriate precautions to cover the ground with paper or tarp. Any over spray is expected to be cleaned by the member and is subject to disciplinary action if left uncleaned.
+Members must be at least 16 years of age. Members under 18 years of age must have [[forms|parent/guardian consent]].
 ==== 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, the email lists, and social media:
+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.
   * Keep criticism constructive.
-  * Please refrain from name-calling or derogatory statements.
+  * Refrain from name-calling or derogatory statements.
-  * The group has no tolerance for discrimination based on gender, race, sexual orientation or religion.
+  * Do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, sexual orientation or religion.
-  * 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, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, unwanted photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
-  * People asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
+  * 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#discipline_policy|Discipline Policy]] below.
+Any conduct that the Board determines to be offensive will be addressed and acted upon as needed per the [[standing_rules#discipline_policy|Discipline Policy]] below.
 Harassment should be reported to the Board via [[mailto:board@thebodgery.org|board@thebodgery.org]]. People wishing to report anonymously are encouraged to use an anonymous remailer like [[http://sendanonymousemail.net/]] or [[https://anonymousemail.me/]]
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 Safety is the top responsibility of every member and guest.
   * 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 member-use only, and require a class or personal instruction by the Area Captain before use. [Yellow-tag] tools require a checkout from Area Captain before use.
+  * [Red-tag] tools are for members (or students supervised by an instructor), and require a class or personal instruction by the Area Captain or their approved designee before use.
-  * 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, etc).
+  * [Yellow-tag] tools require a checkout from an Area Captain or Area Captain approved designee before use, or use during a class while supervised by an instructor.
+  * 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.
+  * 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 ===
+  * 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 ====
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 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
   * Making sure guests understand the guidelines under which we operate
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 **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/shelf (See section 6).
-    * Unless you fill out a “parking permit”.  (See 6.3)
+    * Unless you fill out a “parking permit” and place it in the designated Project Parking area. (See 6.3)
-  * 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#storage|Storage]] requirements below will be considered abandoned. The Board of Directors reserves the right to dispense with said property in whatever manner they see fit (see 5.2).
 **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, or has no valid Parking Permit attached
-  * The property is neither shared nor donated, violates the safe storage rules, has no attached Parking Permit or has been stored more than 30 days
   * 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
   * Any other criteria defined in section 6 ([[standing_rules#storage|Storage]]).
 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 with a name and/or phone number)
   * 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.
-//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, in a way that will not easily wear off or fall off.//
+//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, in a way that will not easily wear off or fall off. Items with labels that have fallen or worn off may be disposed of as abandoned 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 (PRIOR to bringing it).
+  * Process: Contact an Area Captain or the Board and receive approval PRIOR to bringing it.
 **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 property.
-Process: Contact the Board and receive approval  (PRIOR to bringing it).
+  * Process: Contact the Board or Area Captain and receive approval PRIOR to bringing it. Members removing their personally-owned shared property from The Bodgery are highly encouraged to notify the Area Captain(s) or Board that the property is being removed. This is both a courtesy to others and a safeguard against apparent theft.
-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 ====