Rules

Membership Guidelines

• Membership Guidelines

General Space Safety Rules

General

• All accidents are to be reported to any Officer as soon as possible
• Safety violations you witness should be reported to any Officer as soon as possible.
  • Or, if it minor and you are sure of the best practice, show it the member to spread the knowledge.
• Use correct tools for your work.
• When carrying tools, sharp edges should be pointed downwards.
• Be patient and do not rush.
• Avoid distractions.
• Don’t work on anything when you are angry or upset.

Workshop

• Avoid working alone in the workshop.
• Avoid creating a cluttered work area while working, especially if others are working in the workshop at the same time.
• Be aware when working with long items such as 2x4s as to not hit equipment or people
• When multiple tools are in being utilized on a single workbench, only one tool should be in operation at a time.
• Only one splitter or surge protector per outlet. Do not “daisy chain” them.

Equipment

• Perform a visual inspection of the tool before using it looking for things like possible damage, missing or loose parts, or the previous user's materials
• Do not use an equipment if it is marked as damaged or appears to be damaged
• Damaged Equipment is to be reported to the Sergeant at Arms as soon as possible
• Keep flammable and combustible items away from spark producing activities. Before using a grinder, look to see what is stored around that might respond to a spark. The same with welding or cutting.
• Know where the emergency button is on all tools
• Use of Equipment while intoxicated result in immediate expulsion of the member.
• Misuse of any Equipment is to be reported to an Officer as soon as possible

Clothing

• Avoid clothing that is excessively baggy, especially when using saws or drills
• Closed toes shoes are required
• Safety goggles or a face shield must be worn when using any equipment that expels debris (saws, routers, etc...)
• Remove any dangling jewelry such as neck chains or bracelets.
• Roll up sleeves.
• Tie up long hair.