[hackerspaces] Alcohol policies?

[Sam Ley]

Here in CO we have the added excitement of marijuana use in the space. ;)

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..."

-Sam

On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 5:31 PM, Joshua Pritt <ramgarden at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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