<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="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 class="h5"><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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