[hackerspaces] Alcohol policies?

[Ben Brown]

Sorry, I just saw 'drunks & power tools' in OP's message and relayed how 
we deal with that particular scenario, which for now is rooted in our 
H&S policy.

However, we're actively developing a CoC at the moment (better late than 
never!). The discussion on our own list has been pretty lively.

Ben

On 3/30/2015 5:22 PM, Rachel Uwa wrote:
> hi all,
>
> i wasn't referring to health and safety but more code of conduct, 
> pretty much a must have for
> any organisation these days imho!
>
> see ours here from the Berlin community: 
> https://rubyberlin.github.io/code-of-conduct/
>
> I signed up my own School of Machines, Making & Make-Believe as soon 
> as I heard about its existence.
> Having all community members on the same page really makes a 
> difference to the quality of our
> close communities here in Berlin. I'd encourage all spaces and groups 
> to consider it:)
>
> cheers,
> Rachel
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 11:17 PM, Ben Brown <ben at generik.ca 
> <mailto:ben at generik.ca>> wrote:
>
>     We tend to err on 'don't restrict unless it become a serious
>     problem', in this case we have alcohol at our space, and members
>     BYOB. Sometimes there's leftover booze from parties and other
>     events. It hasn't caused a problem so far.
>
>     Our Health and Safety policy is common-sense and due-diligence
>     based. We provide safety gear, procedures and training for
>     specific tools (like a laser cutter or cnc router), but otherwise
>     you're on your own. If you hurt yourself using power tools after
>     10 beers, it's your own damn fault.
>
>     Additionally, a member can be asked to leave, faces suspension or
>     even termination for irresponsible and dangerous behavior that
>     goes against the H&S policy.
>
>     Ben
>
>
>     On 3/30/2015 5:04 PM, Dave wrote:
>>     We're currently looking at alcohol use in the space.  There are
>>     some members who think it's a really bad idea (drunks and power
>>     tools) while others think it's a matter of personal responsibility.
>>
>>     We also have been hosting occasional "reception" events for
>>     various organizations as a way of increasing visibility and
>>     recruiting members.  Beer and wine are served at those events,
>>     but the breakers to the tools are turned off.
>>
>>     I'm wondering if other spaces have considered alcohol use, and
>>     how that's worked out?
>>
>>     Cheers,
>>     David
>>
>>
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