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==== 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 ** | ** 3.1 Firearms Policy ** | ||
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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