[hackerspaces] Alcohol policies?

[Joshua Pritt]

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.
Having a code of conduct to follow is also very reasonable and should part
of the "be excellent to each other" rule.
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."


On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 5:22 PM, Rachel Uwa <info at schoolofma.org> 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> 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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