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--- standing_rules [2023/02/23 19:35] – [1. General] major update mpickhard
+++ standing_rules [2023/02/23 19:56] – [3. Safety] major update mpickhard
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 ==== 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 **