<div dir="ltr">Here in CO we have the added excitement of marijuana use in the space. ;)<div><br></div><div>Our policy is like most of the "common sense" policies here. You are responsible for your own safety, and not creating a dangerous situation for others. If your use of alcohol or marijuana causes one of those situations, then you may be asked to stop. So far our members have shown good general responsibility, and only once or twice has someone had to suggest "maybe try some nice painting instead of using the chop saw today..."</div><div><br></div><div>-Sam</div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 5:31 PM, Joshua Pritt <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:ramgarden@gmail.com" target="_blank">ramgarden@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">We're still a new space but at Melbourne Makerspace, Florida we've made a rule not to leave beer behind in the fridge after you BYOB. Otherwise someone could get us for "supplying" the alcohol that got them hurt, etc. I agree that as long as people aren't drinking themselves into a big ol' douchecanoe and actin' a fool then it's OK to BYOB. Just remember to take home the leftovers.<div>Having a code of conduct to follow is also very reasonable and should part of the "be excellent to each other" rule.</div><div>Perhaps not drinking until you are as drunk as a bicycle would help you to follow rule #1 as well: "Do not be on fire."</div><div><br></div></div><div class="HOEnZb"><div class="h5"><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 5:22 PM, Rachel Uwa <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:info@schoolofma.org" target="_blank">info@schoolofma.org</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">hi all,<div><br></div><div>i wasn't referring to health and safety but more code of conduct, pretty much a must have for</div><div>any organisation these days imho!</div><div><br></div><div>see ours here from the Berlin community: <a href="https://rubyberlin.github.io/code-of-conduct/" target="_blank">https://rubyberlin.github.io/code-of-conduct/</a></div><div><br></div><div>I signed up my own School of Machines, Making & Make-Believe as soon as I heard about its existence.</div><div>Having all community members on the same page really makes a difference to the quality of our</div><div>close communities here in Berlin. I'd encourage all spaces and groups to consider it:)</div><div><br></div><div>cheers,<br>Rachel</div><div><br></div><div class="gmail_extra"><div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 11:17 PM, Ben Brown <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:ben@generik.ca" target="_blank">ben@generik.ca</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
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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.<br>
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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. <br>
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Additionally, a member can be asked to leave, faces suspension or
even termination for irresponsible and dangerous behavior that goes
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<div dir="ltr">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.
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<div>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.
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<div>I'm wondering if other spaces have considered alcohol
use, and how that's worked out?</div>
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<div>Cheers,</div>
<div>David</div>
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